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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
It really depends on the firm but to the best of my knowledge, most firms will require you to move to London even if you are an international student. The reasoning is often because you will be studying with members of your cohort so there is an element of being integrated and knowing each...- ojharrison
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
In many cases, the breakdown of financial assistance would look as follows: 1. Full PGDL/SQE costs. 2. Grant (lump sum or in instalments, paid to you to be used as you wish during your studies). 3. Loan (depending on the firm, a repayable loan which is often interest-free and deducted from your...- ojharrison
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello! Future trainee at Ashurst here. I totally get your frustration, and you’re definitely not alone in this experience. I’ve been through something similar myself with Shearman & Sterling (back when it was S&S!) but I've also had the opposite with Ashurst! I would say a lot of it comes down...- ojharrison
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Not a daft question at all - it’s something a lot of people worry about quietly, so I'm sure there will be many people glad that you’ve raised it here. The honest answer is that most people don’t make it work through a single source of funding. It’s usually a combination of things. The bursary...- ojharrison
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello - future trainee here! I have not done the telephone interview myself, but I would imagine it will be quite competency- and motivation-focused, and a bit more conversational than a VI, but they’ll still be assessing structure and clarity in your answers. From my experience, it’s worth...- ojharrison
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi - non-law grad/future trainee here! What you’re describing is far more common than it might feel right now, especially among non-law finalists, and it makes complete sense that you’re feeling overwhelmed by the number of decisions landing all at once. I just wanted to share some perspective...- ojharrison
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi - no need to apologise for asking! It’s always better to double-check deadlines than to miss them. From what I can see on Mishcon’s website, their vacation scheme application deadline is indeed tomorrow, and firms typically mean 11:59pm (23:59) on that date unless they’ve specified a...- ojharrison
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi everyone - I’m Olivia, and I wanted to introduce myself. I’ve been through the law firm application process myself (including vacation schemes and interviews), and I know how intense and isolating it can feel at times. I have completed the PGDL, SQE1, SQE2 and SQE+ and have a training...- ojharrison
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- Forum: Applications Discussion