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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Maybe they forgot, they rejected me 3 days post APP in dec hahahaha
Is this a thing?
Maybe a follow up email would be wise given it has been 162 days since i sent the application…
I have an upcoming spring vacation scheme in London and as part of the onboarding the firm has said they don't want finances to be a barrier to attending. So one of the questions asks us if we need additional financial support beyond the £500 per week, and to provide details on this.
I will be coming from Scotland. I have only had a quick look but accommodation for two weeks too will be well over £1000 it seems, and trains for me will probably be a few hundred. Then of course living costs too and it all adds up to quite a sum. I am also from a working class background with no family support, and will be going unpaid at my job for these two weeks.
Does anybody have any advice on basically asking for as much money as possible but in a professional and polite way haha? I don't wanna seem like a beg
p.s: anybody know of cheap accommodation in London in April?
I will be coming from Scotland. I have only had a quick look but accommodation for two weeks too will be well over £1000 it seems, and trains for me will probably be a few hundred. Then of course living costs too and it all adds up to quite a sum. I am also from a working class background with no family support, and will be going unpaid at my job for these two weeks.
Does anybody have any advice on basically asking for as much money as possible but in a professional and polite way haha? I don't wanna seem like a beg
p.s: anybody know of cheap accommodation in London in April?
They were added yesterday on a probational basis, but I fear their position has now been sealed into the 2025/2026 logbook of shame!
The people have spoken!
It depends where you stay tbh and how elite the firm is, but e.g., Glasgow - London off-peak return (flexible ticket) is £125 with a rail card.I have an upcoming spring vacation scheme in London and as part of the onboarding the firm has said they don't want finances to be a barrier to attending. So one of the questions asks us if we need additional financial support beyond the £500 per week, and to provide details on this.
I will be coming from Scotland. I have only had a quick look but accommodation for two weeks too will be well over £1000 it seems, and trains for me will probably be a few hundred. Then of course living costs too and it all adds up to quite a sum. I am also from a working class background with no family support, and will be going unpaid at my job for these two weeks.
Does anybody have any advice on basically asking for as much money as possible but in a professional and polite way haha? I don't wanna seem like a beg
p.s: anybody know of cheap accommodation in London in April?
Accommodation you can easily find £50/night in somewhere like Barking or Romford in a Travelodge (or Premier Inn but probably more expensive)
hey. usually they can cover accommodation and travel costs - actual living costs, you would be expected to use the salary to cover. I would 100% mention the cost of your transport and also would be good for the firm to recommend any accommodation for you and if they could cover it (my previous vac scheme sent me a list of accom options and paid for it all!)I have an upcoming spring vacation scheme in London and as part of the onboarding the firm has said they don't want finances to be a barrier to attending. So one of the questions asks us if we need additional financial support beyond the £500 per week, and to provide details on this.
I will be coming from Scotland. I have only had a quick look but accommodation for two weeks too will be well over £1000 it seems, and trains for me will probably be a few hundred. Then of course living costs too and it all adds up to quite a sum. I am also from a working class background with no family support, and will be going unpaid at my job for these two weeks.
Does anybody have any advice on basically asking for as much money as possible but in a professional and polite way haha? I don't wanna seem like a beg
p.s: anybody know of cheap accommodation in London in April?
Irwin Mitchell AC but its the same day as another! 
bird & bird vac scheme!!!! i’m so happy
Simmons Bristol 111 days and counting. I got into and out of a relationship all during this period.
ahh thank you sm!!
Winston & Strawn summer WG invite! Yeay first one this year to progress in a white shoe US firm.
Edit: Just realised it's rescheduled for spring. It's ok as Sidley ain't get back to me post app yet, so I can consider the Summer 2 VS for them.
Edit: Just realised it's rescheduled for spring. It's ok as Sidley ain't get back to me post app yet, so I can consider the Summer 2 VS for them.
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I do love the TCLA, because this is how it feels watching notifications from the Commercial Awareness Group come through without adding my two cents 
Anyone heard from Vinson & Elkins post-app for their Summer vac scheme?
Seeing many posts re Winston & Strawn makes me think what if any candidate receives an offer from both Taylor Wessing and Winston & Strawn
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