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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can’t be because there were people getting ACs way before the deadline
  2. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    same situation think bc it’s rolling we’re fucked
  3. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When did you do the OA if you don’t mind me asking
  4. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone else have that same sinking feeling when you read back an old app that you haven’t heard back from yet and notice a typo………ffs
  5. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sorry to hear that, when did you receive the test?
  6. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Might be a silly question but you reckon it’s worth giving them a quick call or email, I don’t think it’s unreasonable given the lack of clarity surrounding the process hahah
  7. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How did you do in the test? I’m not too sure on my VI either but who ever is haha
  8. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No sadly not, haven’t really heard anything regarding ACs. Not even sure they have them for the AI one lmao
  9. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, anyone that applied to addleshaw goddard, I might just be stupid but at no point do they ask for our uni grades? Just the overall final/predicted grade?? Seems so odd
  10. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Having applied at pretty much identical times (including for the tests) I’m assuming pfo then haha
  11. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How long did people receive the Vi after doing the Clyde and co test?
  12. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard back for sidley spring/summer?
  13. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So auto rejection with no transcript? Seems a bit harsh considering I don’t have one since I haven’t graduated yet haha. Would it be worth emailing them again with like a screenshot of my mark breakdown from the uni portal?
  14. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How soon after applying to the summer wex at slaughters did everyone hear back?
  15. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same question re Slaughter and May
  16. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Would you say a similar thing for slaughters? Their deadline is 05/12 and I’m almost ready but I feel I’m cutting it a bit fine…

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