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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Agreed, the process itself is really tough and draining...
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    A career changer's journey

    Today's update! 🌟 Today I made a spreadsheet of all my work experiences so far, and against them put competencies I've developed and examples of them e.g. competency - teamwork, demonstrated via doing XYZ in experience x I submitted an example for "why commercial law" to a careers advisor from...
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    A career changer's journey

    Thank you hopefully!! The firms I'm applying to: 1. Bevan Brittan 2. Charles Russell Speechlys 3. DAC Beachcroft 4. Farrer & Co 5. Lewis Silkin 6. Mishcon De Reya 7. Taylor Wessing 8. VWV 9. Withers 10. CMS The applications are really spread out throughout the year so I might apply for...
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    A career changer's journey

    Note for maintaining mental health and wellness: When I attended a firm's virtual talks, a senior solicitor advised having a resilient mindset, and especially early on, avoiding people who 1) don't have a driven mindset, 2) are negative, 3) try to put your dreams and aspirations down 4) have...
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    A career changer's journey

    Here's my journey so far: A levels AABB (sciences) RG uni - 1st class STEM degree 6 years in the finance industry (in corporate/investment roles) Starting my PGDL in September!! Age - late 20s Aim: Vacation scheme --> TC/ a few direct TCs applications! I'm trying to be very intentional...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I empathise it did sting, but my perspective is maybe its a learning opportunity given it was before the other applications even opened!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    London office - good luck with your app!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    1st rejection of the pre-application cycle. Applied to Dac Beachcroft September Vacation Scheme and got my rejection this AM! Time to reflect and then on to the next bulk of apps!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I keep checking this forum and the reddit to see if anyone has heard anything haha. But alas nothing!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    London office yes, did you? And I guess we will find out in a few days! Really interesting that there was no interview for this scheme
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    In terms of application strategy is the advice less and better quality apps vs more. I've condensed an initial list of 30 to 9 firms I want to apply to, of which there is 1 star firm that I want, but they offer no vacation scheme! I feel like it's risky applying to only 9 (VS/TCs) but I've never...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard back from DAC Beachcrofts summer scheme (sept) yet?

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