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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

summersun

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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 !!
 

BobThebIlly

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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
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 :)
Huge congratulations! This is giving me hope bc I’m almost coming to the end of my second cycle but with no ACs 😔
 
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BeanaGoalGetter

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    Does anyone have any tips to calm interview / pre-AC nerves and just get over really bad imposter syndrome?
    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!!!
     

    CD20

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    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 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.
     
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    I’ve been finding the Legal Cheek profiles on firms interesting. It gives some insight (loosely) on what the general working hours looks like but I’ve also had a realisation that I was unintentionally putting too much weight on this one website’s indication of hours.
     
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    Jheeze collecting Magic Circle vac scheme offers like infinity stones! Smashing it. :)

    Share Discover GIF
     
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    Mikeross750

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    @Abbie Whitlock I hope you are well! I would really value your insight on the following situation.

    During a firm’s AC I really enjoyed being interviewed by one Senior Associate and her “off the record” explanation of her team’s practice (which is a sub-team of dispute resolution) at the firm at the end of the interview. I ended up getting the vac scheme offer.

    I was wondering if I could ask HR if it would be possible to be placed within her team, giving the associate’s insight into her practice as a reason? DR is certainly a seat option for the scheme, but not sure if the associate’s specific Commercial Crime sub-team is.

    Trying to avoid being looked at in a negative light in any way as I am eager to convert into a TC.

    Thank you in advance!
     
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