Honestly, %vacancy title% was very competitive this year. Don't let this get you down!
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Yea but tbf I expected it I was honestly expecting a rejection as I got rejected post TI last year and thought they’d like to interview new people and my legal experience hasn’t increased significantly from last year. So it’s nice to not be outright rejected😭
Has anyone received a PFO though? I haven't seen anything for DTC for sure. I hope it's not a tacit rejection
That would make me so mad, like don’t give me hopes just reject me. They did say they have gotten a “record number of applications and acs are on a rolling basis” I am assuming it is a tactic rejection but I also feel some people will be very lucky to get an invite even after being waitlisted.
Agree, it's likely if they sent a dedicated email that's indicated a negative in my view, rather than silent and randomly PFO candidate like Weil or Mac which might be a slightly positive outcome. Glad I didn't fill out my module breakdown lol, or I'd waste my time
I agree.
"We are thrilled by the level of interest in our opportunities this year and have received a record number of applications."
Guys, the record number of applications is not thrilling for anyone receiving this email 😂 😂
Shouldn’t call GR lazy they a probably just busy as Someone said to me a few weeks ago haha
bruh it is lazy if they cant even get that right LMAO
That makes me think if I should have applied for a vac scheme as they would like to hire from there but usually they are hiring equally from both. My friend who also applied closer to the deadline had the same email so I also think it’s due to that coz they filled ac slots on a “rolling basis” already ://
Their grad rec page says they are non rolling tho and would get back to everyone in dec 🤡
This is another level of laziness, if you ever operated a CRM it's a very basic task and easy to do, not like reading your application form which is time consuming and need one by one, you can just adjust one template and insert xls file to get a personalised email for each candidate which take just fewer than 5 mins.
Genuinely wondering what I could be doing wrong at this point. For reference re written applications, I have been told by University careers advisers that I have very strong answers, so this doesn't appear to be the problem.
At undergrad I had one of the top-3 degree scores in one of the top business schools in the country. Now at PGDL, I was similarly top of the class in almost all mock examinations (haven't got any real grades from it yet). I was a national level sportsperson, President of a university sports team, took part in loads of Forage programmes, open days, career dinners, and feel confident with VIs as have done loads of prep and done lots of public speaking in the past. I also have work experience at law firms, as well as across varying fields which should show being well-rounded.
I just can't understand how the rejections can be piling up as much as they are - is luck really as much of a factor as it seems to be?
At undergrad I had one of the top-3 degree scores in one of the top business schools in the country. Now at PGDL, I was similarly top of the class in almost all mock examinations (haven't got any real grades from it yet). I was a national level sportsperson, President of a university sports team, took part in loads of Forage programmes, open days, career dinners, and feel confident with VIs as have done loads of prep and done lots of public speaking in the past. I also have work experience at law firms, as well as across varying fields which should show being well-rounded.
I just can't understand how the rejections can be piling up as much as they are - is luck really as much of a factor as it seems to be?
My friend got CC AC!!!! So so happy for them (tho I wish I could join them 💔)
hehe we met at our CC AC last year so this is extra special
hehe we met at our CC AC last year so this is extra special
Aha I know I’m just joking as I got called out for calling GR lazy last week.
I think it’s lazy to not do the job you have and to do it properly. I guess ppl make mistakes but in a profession where attention to detail is crucial I’d expect those assessing me have that quality themselves 🫣 I said what I said. I’m ready to be attacked for voicing my opinion once again 🤺
Honestly it really does seem to be a numbers game - you are clearly very qualified and a desirable candidate, but unfortunately, there will always be someone who went to one more event than you did, or got one mark higher in a module than you, or someone mentioned something in an interview that happened to really pique recruitment's interest. It really does not reflect on yourself or your ability, but more so how competitive it is. Just keep applying to as many as you can. You can do this! You've got a lot under your belt and any firm would be lucky to have you.
Luck is a factor but also take your time. Don’t write applications fast and back to back. It’s important to take your time when writing them I don’t mean 2 weeks but a few days and one application at a time get to know the firm and your motivations.
Use those experiences you have and really let them shine. How do they relate to the firm at hand? You need to sell yourself in the best way possible.
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