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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
i think they send out AC invites in the new year, im basing this off of last year but some invites got sent out as late as feb, not sure tho- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
anyone heard from Katten, Forsters, or Withers post app?- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
seeing HSF PFOs go out is terrifying, opening my email feels like an explosion waiting to engulf me... "Unfortunately..."- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
i think you should be excited! its nice hearing good things about yourself. pay attention to the things they said you could work on of course, but in my experience they are nothing to worry about and its definitely not an assessed call haha, youve already left a good impression by now !!- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
whats ashurst first stage like anyone please, normal SJT?- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
they look for both really. try to be flexible and willing to change your mind when you are objectively wrong, but also dont be too intimidated to hold firm on ideas which you know are right. in terms of commercial awareness, be aware of how businesses operate and what clients want out of...- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
mid september- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
best tip would be to calm nerves down as much as possible. talk to people as you normally would, it helped me relax and I found i was able to connect with everyone at the firm a lot better this way. your assessors are just people, dont be afraid to ask them questions to show curiosity and get to...- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
are you a third year student if you dont mind me asking?- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
i did it in november. they are holding another round of ACs in jan so dont lose hope- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
yeah theres a whole variety. i think the reasons trainees seem so unaware of what it is firms want is because they were literally just themselves. ofc they are intelligent, dedicated and show a lot of interest in commercial matters and are able to apply that knowledge but apart from that, they...- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
this person does have about a million connections tbf- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
contrary to what i literally just posted, i do sort of believe there isnt a mold sometimes tho. they hire from all diff backgrounds and i think authenticity is really valued. ive been to lots of events and i cant remember one where they havent said "just be yourself." theres defo some truth to...- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
finance into law is a pretty good transition tbh. especially for big banking and finance firms. its when you get to know of the people from chemical engineering etc who get TCs that you start to wonder if there is a "mold."- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
yeah true. not a competition either way, just gotta be our best versions of ourselves and im sure we will be fine :)- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
lets just hope our firms arent her first choice ! :)- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
macfarlanes.. wbu?- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
thats crazy, im here over the moon with one, just so happens she has also got the firm which i have- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
small world- SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)
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