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    Building confidence for vacation scheme applications

    Hello :) As someone who just graduated from a non-Russell Group university, I really related to your post and absolutely understand how you feel. I often let self-doubt get in the way when making applications, especially when I knew that I was competing against Oxbridge and top RG, but I tried...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! I applied to Stephenson Harwood last year for their spring VS, and the SJT did have a VI attached to it to be completed alongside it! I'm not sure if they would have changed it this year, but that was the situation last cycle :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi Maddy! Wishing you the best of luck this cycle!! :) I did three vacation schemes last cycle and got my TC through a DTC application at another firm, so I'd be happy to have a look at some of your answers. I'm by no means an expert, but I know it can be useful to have another set of eyes...
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    worth applying to lower tier firms this summer?

    Hi! That's a really great question! Your academic background is really strong, and it's great that you are looking to get some work experience this summer. I wouldn't worry too much about whether it is a less competitive firm, as all experience is good experience. For example, working at a free...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi! On their FAQs page on their website, it states that it is non-rolling. Do you review applications on a rolling basis? We do not recruit on a rolling basis, all applications are reviewed once the deadline for the position has passed.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Reiterating what others have said above, but I think it's perfectly fine to wait until after the virtual taster weeks and open days to then apply. I submitted an application for a VS on the deadline day (and it was a rolling deadline), and I still received an offer (and I hadn't actually...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! If I remember correctly, you are able to decide whether your participation and work is shared with the firm (I believe there is an 'opt-out' option). You will also get a certificate of completion once you complete them, which you can always add to your Linkedin etc to show that you have...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! I don't think it is necessary to attend an open day, so I'd absolutely still apply! For context, I applied for the Paul, Weiss vac scheme last cycle, and I got invited to the final stage interview without attending an open day at the firm. I also completed 3 vacation schemes and got a TC...
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    Hello everybody

    Hey Linus - welcome to the forum! Your degree and other experiences sound so varied and interesting (particularly the Army Reserves!), so it seems you're all set for the dreaded 'Tell us a fun fact about yourself' icebreaker haha! 😅 Seems like you have a good mix of firms that you want to...
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    What to do in first year of law university?

    Hey! Just thought I'd jump in here and offer my thoughts! I know that a lot of universities have different assessments, and for reference, mine was a mix of coursework and MCQ exams (so I'm not very knowledgeable on things such as 24-hour exams, etc.), so it'll depend on how exactly you are...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I wouldn’t worry too much about not having a lot of experience - firms won’t expect you to necessarily have legal work experience or extensive experience elsewhere! You mentioned that you are working full time, which is more experience than some people will have, and you can always include...
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    Begin Again <3 (My TC Journey)

    Wishing you all the best!! I really related to your post as I'm also someone who suffers from social anxiety (+ neurodivergency), and have had my own doubts about whether law would be suitable for me. As long as you're passionate about it, the role is right for you! Hope all goes well for you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! Speaking from personal experience, I worked in my university's legal clinic during my final year, and I found it really useful for vac schemes! For example, I was practising interview questions with my supervisor during one of my vac schemes, and I said that one of the reasons I was...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I got 3/9 for creative force in their sjt for their spring vs and still got an offer, so I wouldn't worry too much!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I thought that was the case! Best of luck with your application :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I did their vac scheme in spring and didn’t get an offer post-VS, but they said I’d be welcome to apply for their direct TC next year so I don’t think that’s the case.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Joining the abundance of good news on the forum recently, I'm pleased to share that I have been offered a TC!! After completing three vacation schemes this year and not converting any of them for a variety of reasons, I was successful in my only direct TC application!! As a non-Russell group...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, I made a typo and a couple other silly mistakes on one of my vac scheme tasks last month and they still invited me back to the final tc interview. I think it'll be dependent on the individual supervisor, but there is definitely still a chance - they won't expect you to be perfect! Hope it...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    reed smith ac invite!! actually cannot believe it i thought my sjt and vi wasn’t great but i guess u can never tell!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thanks!! I haven’t completed the test yet as I’m on a scheme this week, but I’ll DM you! Yes, I believe it is an SJT :)

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