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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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I got pfo'ed right off the bat because im not a uk law graduate
Yes!! Do you guys know what the online assessment will be like, I’ve never come across this test provider
I am not sure tbh, I am trying to figure out whether all applicants have to do the online tests as a part of the initial stage or whether the online test is the next stage of the application process.
Great to see some of these VS/WE offers come through today - best of luck to all who are waiting!
I've had a fairly quiet week. One rejection (from a top 3 firm on my list, which was a shame) and a number of applications still pending.
But I did visit the Paul Hastings London office for a competitive open day (pictured). It was the only open day I've seen which required a VI, so that is something!
I've had a fairly quiet week. One rejection (from a top 3 firm on my list, which was a shame) and a number of applications still pending.
But I did visit the Paul Hastings London office for a competitive open day (pictured). It was the only open day I've seen which required a VI, so that is something!
That is a very beautiful and classy looking office
Congratulations on attending the open day and I hope you really enjoyed it!
Sorry about the rejection, hoping you get an offer from your other top 2!
That’s a banging office ngl. I’m gna apply for the direct tc now just so I can possibly have a chance at seeing this in person cos wow. 
*starts panic researching Paul Hastings and their work in London in preparation for the dtc app*
*starts panic researching Paul Hastings and their work in London in preparation for the dtc app*
Yeah the emails are quite confusing, they did refer to it as 'the next stage' but why no congrats etc. if it's truly selective? Idk my guess is that they send it to everyone who meets the basic minimum criteria. Also the assessment seems a bit weird, only 9mins for the verbal reasoning test? it must be super short otherwise wth lol
Hi everyone,
I have a vacation scheme with a US firm and am eager to convert it to a training contract—I don't want to go through another application cycle, as I'm sure you can all understand!
I was wondering if anyone has tips for dealing with imposter syndrome? I'm not from a Russell Group or Oxbridge university and will likely be the only one there without that background. How can I stay confident, let myself shine, and not feel intimidated by the other vacation schemers?
Thanks!
I have a vacation scheme with a US firm and am eager to convert it to a training contract—I don't want to go through another application cycle, as I'm sure you can all understand!
I was wondering if anyone has tips for dealing with imposter syndrome? I'm not from a Russell Group or Oxbridge university and will likely be the only one there without that background. How can I stay confident, let myself shine, and not feel intimidated by the other vacation schemers?
Thanks!
Trowers PFO post AC - this one really hurt as I genuinely thought I had it in the bag 
Remember you’re in the same room as them and at the end of the day… you’re all capable of getting that TC! If they try to make you feel weird about your academic background, that’s a them issue!
Because despite the Russell Group/Oxbridge names they throw out… YOU are in that room with them!
And the people in that room were selected out of 1000+ people, meaning YOU were selected out of all of those people. Including Oxbridge/Russell Group people!
You’ve done great making it to the VS stage, and it’s clear that the firm likes you and your background.
So go and smash it, show them they made the right choice!! MAKE THE REST OF US NON RUSSELL GROUPS PROUD
Why am I literally tearing upRemember you’re in the same room as them and at the end of the day… you’re all capable of getting that TC! If they try to make you feel weird about your academic background, that’s a them issue!
Because despite the Russell Group/Oxbridge names they throw out… YOU are in that room with them!
And the people in that room were selected out of 1000+ people, meaning YOU were selected out of all of those people. Including Oxbridge/Russell Group people!
You’ve done great making it to the VS stage, and it’s clear that the firm likes you and your background.
So go and smash it, show them they made the right choice!! MAKE THE REST OF US NON RUSSELL GROUPS PROUD
That just gave me so much motivation!! Thank you so so much!!!Me too. It was my dream firm!!! Firms love sending out emails on FridayTrowers PFO post AC - this one really hurt as I genuinely thought I had it in the bag
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