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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi there, I passed the first-stage interview. I completed the assessment centre, but failed to get a vacation scheme offer.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi there, I applied to BCLP last year. I did 500 words for each question, and progressed to the first-stage interview. However, writing 400-450 words per question should be sufficient.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @mfuturetrainee Thank you for the suggestion!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, I am a penultimate-year law student. I have applied to 10 vacation schemes, but I was rejected from all of them. Despite these setbacks, I still want to develop transferable skills over the summer. What opportunities/work experience should I look for?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, sorry for the late reply. It took them two weeks to get back to me.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The case study was particularly hard. I had 90 minutes to read 8 pages of information, and prepare a presentation based on what I had read. It was very time-pressured: I barely had time to read through everything. The rejection email didn't contain any feedback, but I have emailed them to ask...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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