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  1. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeahhh last year my rejection said 'please know your application was strong'... This year it was a complete big fat no with generic advice on what to improve on that everyone gets.
  2. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Shoosmiths PFO for both placement and TC. I thought this was my best application because I did three days in their London office in December. :(
  3. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Completely agree. It felt like a waste of time if the SJT is just a filtering system AFTER you go through all that.
  4. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Mishcon PFO for Spring, finally. 24/36 amberjack. The chat based interview honestly did not provide that much opportunity to showcase firm research. Just my two-cents. Also being lied to about the SJT being selective has really put me off.
  5. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For reference I did my SJT and VI by 2 December! So not sure what their process is when sending PFOs hah
  6. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah I spotted that too and their correction below. The change in wording was kind of weird?
  7. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    London! Got two emails within seconds with very different wording on the rejection. Tempted to email back lol
  8. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Simmons PFO after waiting 2.5months post SJT+VI 🥲😅
  9. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I mentioned birds and powell gilbert which is an offshoot of bristows. I guess they didn't like that.
  10. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Ooooh, love their attention to detail
  11. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Bristows PFO post VI lmao. Honestly I'll just get in the bin atp.
  12. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just submitted what I *think* is my last application of the cycle and I feel a wave of relief coming over me. This cycle has been so exhausting with little to no success. It feels like such a test on my resilience. Good luck everyone still applying for things going forward!
  13. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I fully get why they include this in but I just don't think there is a need unless they are going to delve into specifics. I had a similar case last cycle for a DTC claiming my application was placed in the top 3rd... okay? That means nothing to me unless I am progressing. 😅 It doesn't help me...
  14. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The PFO fatigue is real. What stings the most in the rejections is when they decide to specify how high quality the applications have been this year.... I don't need to know that unless you are progressing me? Such a slap in the face, honestly. 😅😅😅
  15. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did you hear back today? Why do they keep doing these things on a Friday? 😅🫠
  16. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Honestly? Maybe a 2-3 if 1 is CHILL AF. Just brush up on your application and the firm's USPs, what they look for in their lawyers/trainees. Best of luck! It's a short burst. Basically done in 3 minutes total.
  17. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    My god that Bristows VI was so quick I got whiplash 😅🫠 *** please don't ask me to give insights.
  18. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Your vac scheme application is also your DTC application. If you don't get the placement you are still being considered for a TC. It's all one application.
  19. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    That's your prerogative to disagree. I don't see how the process is fair, any other test you take you get the result. Something as simple as an SJT and a WG test, you should be privy to your score.
  20. BealMcAlly

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When they're automating a lot of internal processes already, they can automate generating feedback per applicant. Unless they just tick reject, I can't imagine they make 0 notes on rejected candidates. They are not being transparent because rejections are completely arbitrary lot of the time...

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