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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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I'm looking at the application form for lee bolton and it asks for a cv, cover letter, and application form. thing is, the application form asks for all kinds of details that would appear in a cv + cover letter, such as grades, work experience, and motivation for the firm. does anyone have any insight into this?
Has anyone received a PFO from Bristows post partner review? Haven't received WE yet but also haven't been PFOed
The SQE would be done in Sept 27 and would last a year before commencing the TC in 2028. I think the timeline would look like this:
July 2026: graduate from university
Sept 2027: start the SQE
Aug 2028: finish the SQE
September 2028: start the TC
September 2030: qualification
Some larger firms tend to have spaces for earlier intakes so you could start the SQE in Sept 2026 and the TC in Sept 2027, but it’s not guaranteed.
But if you’re a non-law student, you’d be doing the GDL from Sept 2026 to July 2027, before the SQE in Sept 2027 to Aug 2028. Then TC Sept 2028.
July 2026: graduate from university
Sept 2027: start the SQE
Aug 2028: finish the SQE
September 2028: start the TC
September 2030: qualification
Some larger firms tend to have spaces for earlier intakes so you could start the SQE in Sept 2026 and the TC in Sept 2027, but it’s not guaranteed.
But if you’re a non-law student, you’d be doing the GDL from Sept 2026 to July 2027, before the SQE in Sept 2027 to Aug 2028. Then TC Sept 2028.
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3rd cycle stats (had 1 fluke AC last year but never got further than a WG apart from that):
- 5 ACs
- 3 Rejections
- 2 offers
- 1 TC accepted
They are interviewing rest of Feb so potentially only get news end of the month
Does anyone have any tips to calm interview / pre-AC nerves and just get over really bad imposter syndrome?
Hi if you are not in a public place listen to a music you love and dance ! I feel it helps.
Otherwise just remember everyone is probably feeling the same as you and interviewers have been in your place before so there is no reason you are not good enough. You got there, you can make it !!
Huge congratulations! This is giving me hope bc I’m almost coming to the end of my second cycle but with no ACs 😔3rd cycle stats (had 1 fluke AC last year but never got further than a WG apart from that):
Farewell TCLA, what a ride! Keep going guys, all you need is 1 yes and it is closer than you think! Best of luck everyone
- 5 ACs
- 3 Rejections
- 2 offers
- 1 TC accepted
Has anyone heard back from Addleshaw after the critical thinking test they sent. I have not heard anything since Jan. Is it worth following up with them by this point ?
I struggle with this - I find that what helps me is to stay off social media (including TCLA!) before any sort of interview. The more I take in the input of others, stalk LinkedIn profiles, and absorbe other peoples insecurities and successes, the more nervous I feel and the more imposter syndrome I feel.
Focus on yourself and the firm, thats it. You got this!!!
I haven't heard of any non law offers yet.
I basically applied on the deadline date I believe and completed the critical thinking test. I was then sent an invitation for voice interview about a week later.
Thank you!!I wouldn't stress I think it's about 50/50 usually but a partner told me that they essentially fill from the VS for anybody they want and fill in the rest so if you do well enough the place is yours
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