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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

nbjani

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hey it incldues a mini sjt, verbal reasoning (you have to read a passage and select the right answer), and two short written exercises (around 200 words each). Good luck!
Super helpful! I’ve never done a written exercise before :/ so is there no motivational section? Seems so odd because there’s no app questions either.
 

Trophy

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Oct 29, 2025
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Got rejected for lev finance today, never got stage 2
Wait really🥲 I’m soo sorry to hear that.

I thought most get the stage 2. Unless lev fin is more strict🤔 maybe you have to write about lev fin in the questions.

May I ask when you applied > did tests and was it for spring or summer?
etc sorry just gauging my fate although never saw myself progressing super far with the firm!

Lucky you have BCLP in interview in Jan
 

pfoapplicant

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Dec 7, 2020
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Hi guys! Would it be fair to assume that law-related work experience (for the purposes of the DWF application form) doesn't include things like mentoring students who are going through the Oxbridge law admissions process?

If anyone has any tips, I'd be super grateful! :)
 
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zonnonomo

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Jan 16, 2025
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DLA AC! Finally

DLA AC!!!! This is my first ever AC invite ever, I’m equally excited and terrified! Thanks to everyone on here for the helpful tips and general good vibes.
Question - what’s the likelihood of them letting me do another AC date? This one is the day before my FLK1 🫠😂
good j*b guys!!!!! when did you do your TI

also im basically certain that DLA would be able to accommodate your request to change your AC date, seeing how theyre a mammoth who host several ACs each year
 

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