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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey, Biggest and best advice I could give you is to enjoy the time off. Give your inbox a rest from the constant refreshing! Enjoy the holiday period :)- Cookiemonster
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hiya, Thank you for explaining this, and I really do understand where you’re coming from. Just to clarify one thing, because I think there’s been a slight assumption made. My first cycle was also as a graduate. I didn’t apply to law firms at all during university. When I first applied, the...- Cookiemonster
- Post #10,176
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey Elle, Completely normal to feel this nervous, especially when it’s a firm you really want. A few practical things that really helped me, especially with written tasks: Written work / tasks One big thing: set your own timers. Don’t rely on just the final deadline. For example: 10–15 mins...- Cookiemonster
- Post #10,170
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi Trophy! Honestly, I won’t sugarcoat this. Being rejected after a vacation scheme really hurt. My first non-conversion hit me hard. I struggled with imposter syndrome throughout the scheme and put an enormous amount of pressure on myself to convert. When I got feedback, it was clear that...- Cookiemonster
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi, I’m a bit late to this message but hopefully I can shed some light 💡 I was in a similar position. I completed two vacation schemes in my first cycle and didn’t convert either, and I was definitely apprehensive about including them in my next round of applications. What helped was keeping...- Cookiemonster
- Post #10,154
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Helloo Honestly, I think this feeling is incredibly common as a graduate, especially if you’re comparing yourself to people who seem to have everything lined up already. For what it’s worth, I didn’t get a TC until two years after I graduated, and I applied consistently during that time. I...- Cookiemonster
- Post #10,151
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi Olivia, Last year I applied to bakers and If I remember correctly they were sent in batches. The process could’ve changed this year but no response doesn’t = a bad outcome!- Cookiemonster
- Post #10,149
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey, Just to add another perspective here, because I recognise this mindset and I fell into it myself. I also had part-time retail experience and for a long time I avoided using it in competency answers. Whenever I was asked about challenges, initiative, or teamwork, I’d default to my legal...- Cookiemonster
- Post #10,144
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi, sorry this has happened, that’s understandably stressful. This does sound like it’s likely been triggered by an automatic eligibility screen, rather than someone actually reviewing your circumstances properly. That said, “withdrawn” on the portal usually does mean the application has been...- Cookiemonster
- Post #10,134
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi everyone! I’m a graduate and I currently hold a TC at a UK firm. I’ve done a mix of vacation schemes across UK, US and boutique firms, so I’ve seen a few different processes and cultures.😄 I’m a non-RG graduate and definitely dealt with imposter syndrome, especially when going into US firms...- Cookiemonster
- Post #10,127
- Forum: Applications Discussion