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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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i haven’t heard anything since appgonna hope MoFo is rolling because...
Why is no one responding to me!!!!
I did the wg last year and it took them ages to get back to me with a rejection (3 months). Progression - I’m not too sure but search on the forum.
??Any tips for converting a vac scheme to a TC offer in a US firm? their convertion rates are low, which terrifies me hahah
Thanks!
@Abbie Whitlock @Jaysen @everyone
the scheme is in april this year so im guessing it should be faster.
AC tips - hope this is useful:
As someone who is going through their first cycles and just did their first ACs, my advice is to know the firm and know yourself.
Find insight into the firm's AC process as every firm is different but some things are consistent. One is that this is not a combative process. Technically you are competing with each other to get a place BUT the firm wants to know if you would be a good person to work with.
Also know what kind of firm you are going to. Is it a collegiate firm, if so don't be afraid to be more personable and make appropriate jokes. Is it more straight-laced, if so practise your responses so they flow naturally but you cover everything you want to.
Know all the commercial issues going on but ensure you know anything that you could mention in an interview back to front and inside out. Go on the firm's websites - what are their recent news, awards and deals. How does the firm describe themselves and what are they looking for.
Look through your application and research to make sure you are not caught off guard if they ask you about something.
Be normal and polite, professional yet not uptight. Align yourself with how the interviewers are (if you have an interview). If you have a presentation or group work, listen to other people and build on what they say. Don't try to catch them out but if you disagree, validate their response but provide an alternate perspective.
Don't talk just to talk. Only say something if it is relevant and useful.
Also if you have an interview, grab some water so you can take a sip if you need a moment to think.
Keep smiling and breathe.
As someone who is going through their first cycles and just did their first ACs, my advice is to know the firm and know yourself.
Find insight into the firm's AC process as every firm is different but some things are consistent. One is that this is not a combative process. Technically you are competing with each other to get a place BUT the firm wants to know if you would be a good person to work with.
Also know what kind of firm you are going to. Is it a collegiate firm, if so don't be afraid to be more personable and make appropriate jokes. Is it more straight-laced, if so practise your responses so they flow naturally but you cover everything you want to.
Know all the commercial issues going on but ensure you know anything that you could mention in an interview back to front and inside out. Go on the firm's websites - what are their recent news, awards and deals. How does the firm describe themselves and what are they looking for.
Look through your application and research to make sure you are not caught off guard if they ask you about something.
Be normal and polite, professional yet not uptight. Align yourself with how the interviewers are (if you have an interview). If you have a presentation or group work, listen to other people and build on what they say. Don't try to catch them out but if you disagree, validate their response but provide an alternate perspective.
Don't talk just to talk. Only say something if it is relevant and useful.
Also if you have an interview, grab some water so you can take a sip if you need a moment to think.
Keep smiling and breathe.
Applied in December. Heard back today!
Irwin Mitchell AC! London office for individual stream. If anyone has any advice as it is specifically service for individuals that would be great as I’ve only ever done ACs catered towards the business route
Yeah MoFo is going to send out 50~ invites I think they’ll do them all this week though.
If they’re following the same schedule as last year then yeah I think so, cos all WGs were sent on 10 Feb, with ACs sent around 28 Feb last year. This year so far they’re following the same pattern.
Damn, really thought getting someone internally to recommend me would move the needle. Guess my grades really are too shit for TCs
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