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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, I know this question can feel a bit tricky, but it’s really a brilliant opportunity to show that you’ve done thoughtful research and can link what you admire about the firm to the kind of solicitor you hope to become. For example, as a non-law student, my limited exposure to law initially...
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    Vac Scheme App submitted at 00:00 on deadline night

    Hey, I can’t imagine how stressful that must feel. That said, if the system allowed you to submit, I’d take that as a good sign that your application went through on time and that the timestamp is likely just an automated quirk. In any event, I don’t think it would do any harm to contact the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! First of all, I just want to say that you really shouldn’t be disheartened by the rejections. I know it’s hard, and I don’t want to sound cliché by saying the LinkedIn favourite, “rejection is redirection,” but honestly, sometimes a rejection simply means going back to your application and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi Madison, The Watson Glaser is an important part of the application process, so it’s definitely worth setting aside some focused time for it. I completely understand the pressure of balancing everything else. There really never feels like enough time when you’re juggling application and...

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