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Recent content by umkcl
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I completely understand that feeling, but try not to let it get to you. It’s worth remembering that a large number of applications come from people who are still figuring things out. Many applicants have little or no legal experience, don’t fully understand what a VS or TC involves, or don’t yet...- umkcl
- Post #10,120
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi, I'm not sure what you mean by "at this stage", but if you fear that you're getting close to the deadlines, do not let that be a factor. When choosing between a VS and a DTC, it really depends on your situation: are you a 1st/2nd/3rd year uni student or a post-graduate? Do you need a visa...- umkcl
- Post #10,116
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
In my experience, for a direct TC, I did not have to do a VI. However, I've heard from VS applicants that a VI is part of the second stage.- umkcl
- Post #10,113
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
In my experience with HL, the email subject line does make it clear when you’ve progressed to the next stage. For the final stage, they typically contact you by phone rather than email.- umkcl
- Post #10,110
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
If I can chime in, I just want to broaden the perspective a little, because what you’re describing is honestly very common. It’s completely normal not to have anything secured before graduating, even though it can feel like you're falling behind when you see people around you succeeding...- umkcl
- Post #10,106
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I completely understand this feeling as I went through the same concerns, but it ended up not being an obstacle. I had experience in big tech companies and smaller law firms outside the UK, and ended up getting a direct training contract with a City law firm without even doing a vacation scheme...- umkcl
- Post #10,099
- Forum: Applications Discussion