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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is it still worth applying to Simmons since ACs are starting to go out?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I usually keep it just under a page- around 500 words. I tend to use times new roman and font size 12
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think the final element after the main chat based interview is a video recording- 1 question, 1 min to prep and 1 min to answer. I watched the video sent in the link to see what to expect and because it said you’ll have 1 min to record your answer and one take, I’m assuming this bit is VI
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I was just going to ask this 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Willkie PFO post VI. I’m actually quite gutted?! I thought I prepped and performed very well :( 😔 One more VI to hear back from at this time- Bird & Bird 🤞🏽
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard back from CMS post WG?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard back from CMS post WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I see that I’m eligible to reapply within this cycle, so assuming I don’t have to do the arctic shores again? Hello summer app 💀
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Weird! Oct OD deadline has passed, but deadline for Nov OD is 2 Nov
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I just checked my apps and last cycle I also applied for 2 schemes- spring and summer together and got an SJT invite
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have no idea but it allowed me to select multiple VS. Maybe I’ve lost the ability to read so won’t get considered 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nope. Hoping I’ll be considered for the spring scheme as I applied for both winter and spring 🤞🏽
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    NRF PFO post VI. Expected but sucks :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Mic drop!! Congratulations ✨✨✨
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did HG first assessment on 18 Sept and haven’t heard anything back. Should I assume PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Well they definitely messed up as I was destined to be one of your teammates but guess what?! No AC invite 😭😭😂
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, It’s absolutely worth applying. I applied for the TC last November and I made it to the AC. If you submit an application soon then it will probably be in the “early bunch of apps”, so it will definitely be considered. Just make sure your app isn’t identical to your last app and it shows...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This would be good to know as 4 weeks later I’ve still heard nothing after the first test!

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