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📅 Vacation Scheme & Open Day Applications 2025–26
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
It’s when you do the weak smile at the end for 10 seconds in an attempt to seem like a “normal” person who behaves “normally”- thirdtimelucky
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I emailed them and they said they are still reviewing applications so I guess it’s a matter of waiting :(- thirdtimelucky
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That’s very clever! I’m working full-time so I just feel that TC might be easier than getting 2 weeks off! Also I have some “legal” work experience as I’m a court clerk and I just get to sit in court hearings all day so I’m hoping some of the legal stuff is rubbing off!- thirdtimelucky
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Anyone thinking of applying to direct TCs after VS outcomes? I’m a bit worried with how competitive VSs have been but it still seems like it’s worth a shot!- thirdtimelucky
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This cycle has been BRUTAL! Three rejections in a week is a lot. Definitely feeling a bit demoralised but it’s nothing a bit of Stardew Valley and embroidery can’t fix!- thirdtimelucky
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This is exactly my thought process, hoping it’s personal but totally fine if they’ve sent it to everyone else with l 3 rejections this week I need a boost!- thirdtimelucky
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I got the same!- thirdtimelucky
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It’s so hard to be patient I just wanna email everywhere for a response!- thirdtimelucky
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London :(- thirdtimelucky
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Hi Jessica, I was thinking of applying to do the GDL for the September start if i don’t secure a TC this cycle. With the SQE coming in and my reluctance to immediately do the LPC after the GDL, will doing the GDL be pointless given the transition?- thirdtimelucky
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Omg CONGRATS!!- thirdtimelucky
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Can I be hopeful about Mishcon not getting back to me post-VI because they are giving specific time allocations for case study? (Still holding onto a small crumb of hope)- thirdtimelucky
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Has anyone heard from Travers Smith for VS?- thirdtimelucky
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Mayer Brown and Sidley PFO. Today’s been good!! 🥲- thirdtimelucky
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Haha yeah last year I did my VI in March waited 4 months for the case study and partner interview in July 🥲 so I’m sadly very used to sitting tight just hoped this year would be a bit speedier! Thank you for your message though!!- thirdtimelucky
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I’m tempted to email but also don’t want to be that person lol it’s been a month since I did mine :/- thirdtimelucky
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You know the feeling when you did a VI 1 month ago and it’s been radio silence since!- thirdtimelucky
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Definitely true! I’m working full-time and a key worker so it’s definitely a struggle to get apps and tests done or even just making time to go to events!! Amazing to hear you did and I’m sorry that they cancelled their TC/VS got cancelled but again it just highlights your resilience! Yes I...- thirdtimelucky
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Omg I applaud your resilience to write 13 apps!! I only managed 10 and felt *exhausted*- thirdtimelucky
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Right, still waiting for 6 post app and one post VI! Fingers crossed next week is the week of outcomes!!- thirdtimelucky
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