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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I did it last year, didn’t pass it so idk how helpful I’d be but if you dm me I can tell you what it was like for me.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Ahh honestly wanted to write the same thing. For me I feel like I’ve done better my first cycle last year than now, which is really frustrating me, especially as I’m writing about my new experiences and trying to better my answers but it feels like it’s not enough. It’s especially exhausting...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Same :( Figured it would be a PFO since I didn’t get a response on that day everyone was updating their LinkedIn. I‘ve replied and asked if it’s possible to get my WG score but no response yet.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey! Congrats on your AC 😄 Though if I could ask, I thought Freshfields TC was non-rolling, or are they doing ACs already?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I was wondering if it is needed to list my third year modules in the undergraduate education page on the application, even though I am currently in my third year and have not gotten a grade for those modules.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey guys, was just wondering. If I was rejected for a firm’s open day, would that affect how they view my VS app/would it be an indicator they would likely reject me if I applied for their VS as well?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, last year I applied to a few firms and got through the application stage but failed at interview. I want to reapply for those firms again, do my answers to their questions in the application have to be very different from last year? Like will grad rec check my previous app? Because for...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys! I am currently planning my application strategy. Which firms place a lot of emphasis on good grades? My grade profile is generally good except for my recent one, 2nd year (low 2:1 avg) and I was wondering what law firms to avoid until I can get the grades up. For example I know...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi! I was just wondering what law firms think of a low 2:1 (with one module 2:2). This will be my second cycle applying and I am scared because my second year grades were much lower than I expected and lower than my first year grades and I feel like I ruined my chances this year. I don’t...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I just did something really stupid. I overslept the post-AC-rejection feedback call for a law firm I really like. Owned up to it and apologised, but I’m just scared they will make a note of this now. But overall mainly disappointed in myself and embarrassed I wasted their time :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Emailed and finally heard back, unfortunately was a PFO and that’s all the rejections for my first cycle! Didn’t go as planned but everyone’s support and advice on this forum really helped me. Will try again next cycle for sure 😄
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey guys, about how long post AC should one wait for before contacting grad rec? Had an AC more than a month ago and still silence. Also, are PFOs post-ACs usually emailed or called?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Me! It’s been a month now :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I know there’s nothing I can do right now but wait for the law firms to respond (whether it is a rejection or acceptance), but I still can’t help but constantly think about applications and just anxiously awaiting every email/call. How do I take my mind off it? It’s my first cycle and it’s been...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard from Dentons post-TI or Bakers post-VI? Saw someone on my LinkedIn get a Dentons summer vac scheme offer already and it’s been 13 days/15 days respectively for me so 😐
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, was just wondering, does having an AC at a later date matter? I just rescheduled my AC from the 8th to the 18th bc of COVID symptoms. Or do firms only start giving out offers after all the ACs are done?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, thank you! That was rly helpful. Will definitely try to do those things asap
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Freshfields AC! My first ever so I’m rly anxious. I feel like I have insufficient commercial knowledge and that it would be an issue esp in the analytical interview 😓 Any advice/resources on how I can brush up on everything, including the basics (bc what are counted as the commercial basics that...
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