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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The thing is, I don't have any mitigating circumstances for my A levels. I was just burnt out and didn't perform well because of it. It's just that when I started the application it said that I had to have AAB at a level, but I am projected to get a 2:1. Also, am I still cooked for Freshfields?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I just sent off an application to Freshfields' SVC but I searched through the forum and found that people have already been invited to the 2nd assessment. Be completely honest with me here, am I cooked? I also was about to start an application for Hogan Lovells but I noticed they said they...

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