TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

legalskills44

Standard Member
Jan 20, 2025
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The GDL is highly unlikely to run out of places. They typically only fill around 50-70% of their places each year and are likely to still be selling the courses in the weeks leading up to the programme starting.

I would speak to the firm you are doing a vacation scheme with to see what their process is for GDL courses. Some firms no longer put trainees through the GDL. Others do, and may have a preferred supplier, but may just reimburse you what they would have paid their supplier if you are committed to a course. Worthwhile speaking to them to get advice on how they would navigate the situation.

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Thank you very much, this is so helpful! I’ll have a chat to the firm to see what they suggest.
 

abbiewhitlock03

Distinguished Member
Dec 13, 2022
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Stephenson harwood spring VS offer!! So surprised considering my SJT score but so excited!

I believe I can also share that I received an offer from Farrer & Co for their summer VS! My summer will therefore be super hectic as I am also completing a VS at Travers Smith the two weeks after as well 😭

Can’t quite believe I am in this position as a non-Russell group student who got rejected from CC’s SPARK scheme post-AC in my second year of uni due to my lack of commercial awareness. Perseverance is so key!
 

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