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📅 Vacation Scheme, Open Day & Training Contract Applications 2025–26
Planning to apply for vacation schemes, open days or training contracts? Join our dedicated threads for support, deadlines, and discussion:
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Vacation Schemes
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread
Ask questions, share tips, and support each other through the application cycle.
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
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Open Days & Insight Schemes
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2025–26 Open Day & Insight Scheme Deadlines
Comprehensive list of application deadlines across top law firms.
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2025–26 Open Day & Insight Scheme Deadlines
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Training Contracts
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2025–26 Training Contract Deadlines
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TCLA Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread
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2025–26 Training Contract Deadlines
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Vacation Schemes
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Does TCLA have resources/guides for current trainees, where to qualify and how to find NQ positions? This is long-term thinking as I start the TC in September but I have a couple of lever arch files where I collate all my careers-related work 😅- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Yup! Almost identical wording used for their Open Day rejection- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Choo choo choons! SMKC are working on a 4th album and I'm not missing my chance seeing them live next time!- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
It's gotta be done sometimes! Just need a good tune to kick up the energy and motivation. I'm wired a bit weirdly that sometimes I need something energetic to shift my productivity into overdrive (very grateful for wfh in that regard)!- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Ah as soon as people like those bands (unfortunately I can't get into SOAD), I'm happy to take them down the rabbit hole. Code Orange has been the soundtrack to drafting numerous terms and conditions- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Oh for sure, these are the tunes for casual listening, gym, or drafting something LONG! For classics/alternative/things I like - I go for Alice in Chains, Deftones, Incubus, Tool, Mad Season, Nine Inch Nails, Mark Lanegan, Zero 7, UNKLE, Creed (if you want something a bit cheesy)- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
How big of a fan of rock/metal are you into? 👀- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Okay this is a fantastic insight, really interesting to hear. Out of curiosity, of the people raising complaints that are disgruntled candidates, do many of them raise legitimate concerns about the process? And do these comments get taken on board frequently?- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
It's the combination of things like this, infinite application stages, making it a full-time job in itself, brutalising candidate's mental health and confidence, especially if stages or deadlines are objectively ridiculous. Think the whole process has been this way for so long that it's not...- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Yeah I've met some decent people through LinkedIn! Always helpful when you ask clear questions you want to know an answer to!- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Good discussion! I think I'm gonna see what networking I can manage during my corporate seat/any transactional work I'm involved with. May need some mentorship guidance on how to do that or contacts at other firms who can introduce me to firms that I may find a good fit with- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Didn't hear that, but I'm aware of people in top 200 law firms securing TCs where parents are the Partners. I don't want to blackball that ever happening, as you would hope that family doesn't play a part in the decision making process and the candidate gets the job based on merit and performance!- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
It's more on the private client side of things, but involves tax, HNW clients and some contentious trust/probate elements. In all fairness, I don't particularly mind trainees networking during their TC and making options for themselves; but I am intrigued to see how my journey to finding an...- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/features/candidates-for-change/5108146.article Voila! Quite interesting insights from firms and recruiters alike from City and regional offices- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
I'll have a check to see if I can find it online! I was browsing the paper magazines that came into my office when I had a read of it. It was reviewing legal recruiting as a whole- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Completely agree with both of these, especially the staying in your lane, keeping to your own fee-earning work and avoiding nepotism issues. I guess I've just seen and experienced so many disgraceful recruiting practices that I want to help and mentor others when I start my TC in a few...- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Do Partners, Directors, senior management ever intervene if the HR/recruitment process is not up to standard or generally provides a very inadequate experience for candidates? Just thought this could be an interesting question for the general thread. Especially as there was an article...- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
He says at the very top of this new thread- FM302989
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Hahaha yeah open that thread back up! Somebody's gotta leave a ridiculous final comment- FM302989
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