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📅 Vacation Scheme & Open Day Applications 2025–26
Planning to apply for vacation schemes, open days or insight schemes? Join our dedicated threads for support, deadlines, and discussion:
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
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2025–26 Open Day & Insight Scheme Deadlines
Comprehensive list of open day and insight scheme application deadlines across top law firms. -
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @whywhy88! No, you generally do not need to have attended an Open Day at a firm you are applying to in order to be successful. Open Days are very useful for candidates to get to know both the unique selling points of the firm they are attending an Open Day at, and gain an insight into life...- LadyGagaWithATC
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @Linus! Firstly, congratulations on obtaining a 2:1 degree! According to A&O Shearman's website, the following is their academic benchmark: "Our academic requirements are AAB (136 UCAS points) or equivalent at A-Level and on track for/achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree. We also require 7...- LadyGagaWithATC
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @a1024 ! This is a very interesting question, and I believe that it is one of the most difficult questions that I have seen! I believe it is very difficult to tie questions like this to the firm's practice area or work, so I would not worry about this. Firms often ask questions like this...- LadyGagaWithATC
- Post #500
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @Bhavana! It is often difficult to navigate the work experience section in law firm applications, and there is no single way to do it. For the types of experiences you have mentioned, and similar experiences, I would suggest the following approach: Especially for Open Days, check if the...- LadyGagaWithATC
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Seeking Advice on Next Steps After Graduation
Hi, and welcome to the forum! I firstly wanted to say that I completely understand how you feel. I did not receive a vacation scheme offer from a firm until after graduating. The Vacation Scheme/Training Contract application process can be daunting. However, please know that the majority of...- LadyGagaWithATC
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi Will! Welcome to the forum! That is an excellent question, and I know many career changers have similar worries about whether their background will prejudice the firms they are applying to, as they may not align with what is considered “standard” for a trainee solicitor. Firstly, I would...- LadyGagaWithATC
- Post #497
- Forum: Applications Discussion