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📅 Vacation Scheme Applications 2025–26
Planning to apply for winter, spring or summer vacation schemes? Join our dedicated threads for support, deadlines, and discussion:
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread
Ask questions, share tips, and support each other through the application cycle.
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I am in a similar boat but my initial reaction is the opposite. I was wondering if admitting that I am working on qualifying as a solicitor in another country harms my chances when it comes to a UK training contract? As it shows I am not committed? As an international student on the graduate...- LLM2022
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
Thank you both so much!- LLM2022
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hi @Jessica Booker or anyone able to answer my question. I graduated in July 2022 from my postgraduate course and pursued a gap-year. During my gap-year, I worked in retail for a few months and did some international travel with friends. I was quite burned-out from my postgraduate course and...- LLM2022
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
As a graduate, is it better to apply to finalists & graduates only vacation schemes if those are available, or does it not matter? Anything to take into account? Thanks.- LLM2022
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LLM Grades Question
Hi Jessica, Sorry for jumping in but I am in a similar position. I have recently completed the BCL and was only able to obtain a Merit classification with a 67-68% average. I know it is not a horrendous grade but I do feel somewhat disappointed and was wondering how I should proceed with my TC...- LLM2022
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LLM Personal Statement
I am happy to send you my cantab LLM one, but please note that it's not actually a 'personal statement'. Instead, they ask for a 'reason for applying', which is akin to a PS but has elements missing that ought to be included in an actual PS (e.g: career/professional goals, which were asked as a...- LLM2022
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Oxford BCL or Cambridge LLM for firm applications
Hi all. I am currently trying to decide between the Oxford BCL and Cambridge LLM. Does it matter which one I pick when it comes to applications? I understand the BCL is more well-regarded for the Bar, but I don't believe postgraduate matter very much for commercial law firms (please correct me...- LLM2022
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