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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They don't tend to view them!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    JobTestPrep is also quite useful! I wouldn't underestimate how valuable AI tools, like GPT can be to practice. Provide it an example question and prompt it to generate some further practice questions and give them a go!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! Don't let being non-law deter you, it's absolutely not a disadvantage! Law firms value non-legal experience quite highly, perhaps more than other industries do. I would suggest going to open days/insight evenings/law fairs and completing Forages to showcase that initial 'legal interest'...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, this is a great question! I would usually have open days/insight evenings as one experience and list them out in the description. As for first year schemes, if you've had an amazing cycle and completed loads then feel free to bunch them together, if you have a lot of other experiences you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Sorry I can't speak for Skadden or Linklaters, but with HSF Kramer, they are quite strict on it. However, if it is just a couple marks off, it's definitely possible! If you have a strong application and good experiences you'll still be in a great position. I had a module where I scored 58% but...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Generally with work experience sections, I tend to keep it quite short (perhaps 40-70 words per experience max). I focused on the practice area I sat in on my vacation scheme, types of tasks I had worked on (e.g. drafting a research note on x), and any other tasks part of your vacation scheme...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, this is a great question! It can be very difficult to try connect yourself to firms, especially when legal experience is so difficult to come by. Often it is the case that your answers might be missing just one extra point or sentence. You can make a good point e.g. "I am interested in x...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Forages are definitely useful! If you complete any, make sure to put them on your applications (under the experiences sections works fine). I recall speaking to a recruiter from HSF Kramer who mentioned how they spend a decent amount in creating the programmes and completing them demonstrates...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I can't speak for Jones Day, but Hogan Lovells definitely focus on the overall degree classification - I got a 2.2 in a module yet progressed through the application with an overall 2.1!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Unfortunately, you can only apply for one per cycle, not both simultaneously.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! I had this question on an Orrick application last year which got through to the next stage - I would play on the idea that firms want to say tailored and personalised applications, and using AI removes that aspect and instead makes applications more generic. Hope that helps!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I wouldn't worry about that, from recruiters I've spoken to, they don't check your submissions. But, Forages do look great on your applications so definitely put them down! Hope that helps!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi! Don't stress about your A Levels too much, and it sounds like you've been doing amazing at uni which is ultimately what recruiters will care more about. I'd suggest first having a look at Legal Cheek and finding the firms that don't have A Level requirements/requirements that match your...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nope! The FAQs on the website say you do not need to include your address or the firm's address on the cover letter.

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