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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think we can still apply if we submit in the few next days - last year, I didn't hear back until 30 October even though I submitted 16 August (deadline was mid September like this year).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think one mark won’t hinder you since you’re very close to the A levels minimum + very strong undergrad performance Do we know if they wanna see a high 2.1 or a lower 2.1 might suffice?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did they mention that they’re looking for 2.1 in every module?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For Sidley, Chambers Student mentions that successful candidates need a high 2.1 degree with consistently good grades - does anyone know if they're strict about the high 2.1? or an overall good, tailored application can offset a mid/lower 2.1? I know that it's always worth trying but I'm aiming...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The second
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi! yes of course dm me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Happy Friday everyone! @Jaysen and others, if a firm asks for PGDL completion on a separate page of their application form, should I still list it as a postgraduate entry under academics? or the latter is more like actual Master's degrees not just the conversion
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do you mean you think got rejected because you applied 7 days after the application window opened? I doubt they’re THAT rolling, I applied last year a week before the deadline and got rejected only 4 weeks later. Could be different this year though.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    As a fellow international candidate, my best advice is to connect yourself to London commercial law as much as you can. Attend insight events, open days, law fairs, mentoring schemes etc. because you’ll need to answer the “why commercial solicitor” question on almost every application and that...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Oh excuse me, which uni did YOU go to then? Cause most Oxbridge grads I know wouldn’t spend their time insulting strangers online..
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can someone remove this person from the thread? Was painful to see this message on a Friday night
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone can appy to Sidley according to their website. Most firms that only hire or hire most of their trainees from vac schemes allow graduates to apply.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Pretty sure it was the application, more than a week passed since I took the WG + I felt like I definitely passed
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    29th June
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    HL PFO
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Noo I’m asking if anyone heard - no AC email yet, and they don’t send emails about the WG pass/fail btw
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone got HL AC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    they closed a couple of days ago only so I think they’re just getting back to people. No ACs sent out yet as far as I know
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any idea how strict they are on the 2:1?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I did the WG five days before the deadline and haven’t heard back yet. Also they don’t let you know why you failed if you get a PFO, you’ll just know that you passed the WG if you get an overall pass - but no specific info on your WG score unfortunately. So there might be a scenario where your...

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