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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

sooae

Distinguished Member
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Nov 23, 2023
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Averaged 62 and 61 in my first two years, including 2x 2:2s, but applied to Cleary last year after graduation and passed the initial screening. Did have a really strong final year though where I topped a module.
That’s so good to hear! I was holding off on applying because I got a 2:2 in one of my modules 😭

Also, can anyone confirm if Cleary’s deadline is tomorrow??
 

SamiyaJ

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Apr 16, 2024
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Thanks for replying! I suppose I'm still within the 'acceptable' timeframe, I applied 9 days ago and still nothing. How was the SJT and have you heard back since?
I thought it was ok! I think lol. Standard scenario based questions, the slider thing to rank options, a section on numerical questions and then their own version of WG. I haven’t heard back- completed it last Sunday
 

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