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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    As I explained above I have asked so many people to review my apps. I have applied every single piece of advice. As for the vac scheme, my father passed away during the scheme, and I was unable to attend two days of it and was in no way mentally prepared to give it my best during the TC...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    The problem is that I have literally done that. I have gotten my apps reviewed by so many people - as I said - who themselves have secured these roles. And I have applied every single piece of advice and corrected every single mistake found.I know the power of introspection and I really do have...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Another cycle, another streak of rejections. People are getting ACs at HSF, HL, Links, S&M and I applied ages ago, which most likely means a bunch of PFOs for me. Have also already been rejected from 9 other firms. I have a CV with a vac at an MC, two insight schemes, citizens legal advice...

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