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📅 Vacation Scheme & Open Day Applications 2025–26
Planning to apply for vacation schemes, open days or insight schemes? Join our dedicated threads for support, deadlines, and discussion:
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Did the Mayer Brown tests yesterday, got the rejection today. Truly admire their efficiency this year lol!- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Has anyone heard back from Stephenson Harwood or NRF spring vac schemes?- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
A few weeks ago, I was put on the reserve list for AS’s commercial awareness competition semi final. There were some spaces available and I competed to now be told that I have been put on the reserve list for the grand final! It seems like reserve lists and I are inseparable lol. Given what I...- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
So I’ve done 8 applications so far and had 5 rejections. I feel a bit demoralised/dejected and lacking motivation. Does anyone have any good advice to get past these feelings and keep going? I want to take a small break but December is approaching and I want to get more apps in but don’t want to...- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I agree to some degree but according to their Instagram video they did read everyone’s applications regardless of when you applied. Moreover, giving us the chance to reflect on our applications and having more time to perfect it/add to it is actually quite a nice thing to do as many firms don’t...- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
They just posted on their Instagram that we can apply for the summer vacation scheme!- thirdtimelucky
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AS Commercial Awareness Competition 21/22
Anyone else get put on the reserve list?- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thanks for this Jessica! Would I include this in a CV/additional information section?- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Would you advise include being a quarter finalist in the commercial awareness comp on a CV/application?- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I know, the wait is so so frustrating! I'm hoping they tell me if I've been rejected by the end of the week!- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I asked for my WG score and received an email saying they’d get back to me “very soon” so take from that what you will!- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thank you! Very helpful!- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Does anyone know of any UK/US law firms with strong ties to Latin America?- thirdtimelucky
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AS Commercial Awareness Competition 21/22
Literally 10 minutes ago!- thirdtimelucky
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AS Commercial Awareness Competition 21/22
Just got through to the quarter finals :) could I also join the group?!- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
In my experience it’s always an excruciating wait for rejections 🙃- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Has anyone heard back from S&Ms Winter Workshop?- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
They’re a great way of showing that you have an interest in commercial law/the firm your applying to. But they also help you understand if this is the career for you, and talking to trainees/associates/partners at the events or doing workshops really improves your practical skills if you get to...- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
What is the consensus about including an address to a cover letter? This firm is quite specific about the CL being 1 page long so if I add an address, my CL will be longer than the recommended 1 page :(- thirdtimelucky
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I met an associate and a trainee from a firm im applying to at a work lunch. We spoke about the firm and they knew I had applied to law firms previously. Of course this interaction gave me an interesting insight into the firm and has led me to apply but I’m wary of naming them in the cover...- thirdtimelucky
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