• 📅 Vacation Scheme Applications 2025–26

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi there! I don't think it's strictly necessary. I've never completed a VAC scheme before and have only attended one open day, and accepted a TC offer earlier this year. There are so many other ways to demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to a career in law! :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Usually within 10 days/a fortnight :)
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    Need help in choosing GDL/PGDL Providers

    I really wouldn't recommend BPP. I'm studying the PGDL/LLM there at the moment. The organisation is appalling, as is the communication with students. It really feels as though they want your money more than anything else, certainly not to make great future lawyers. Considering their links with...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi there, I wondered whether any ex-graduate recruiters, perhaps @Jessica Booker, could help me with an odd question!? If you are a future trainee, and your firm is supporting you through the PGDL, SQE etc, do you know whether the firm gets to know your exams results before you do? I know that...
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    PGDL/MA Law (Conversion) Providers

    Hi there! I am currently studying BPP's PGDL LLM online. The organisation at BPP is pretty poor, but the teaching has been good overall. Something that attracted me to the LLM option at BPP rather than ULaw is that you do the Masters portion (dissertation-like project) after all your other...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Wow! I can't even believe I'm writing this but just received a TC offer from my dream firm! I really thought this day would never come. After 2-3 years of rejections, and not a single VAC scheme/day of legal experience, I can't believe this has happened. Thank you to everyone on the forums for...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you! I am trying to contact them, they just aren't responding at the moment (eek)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi folks, I was wondering whether anyone could help me with a pretty stressful situation. I recently interviewed with a firm who have said they will get back to me with the outcome this week. However, they contacted me yesterday to say that they have had trouble contacting my academic referee...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you for your kind words, I will try my best to keep all this in mind!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi folks, I wonder if anyone could help reassure me. I have my first ever in-person interview for a TC tomorrow. Whilst I feel the most prepared I've ever been for an interview, I still feel like there is so much I just don't know! I keep panicking that I need to read up on this and that but...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    My apologies. At the time I wrote and submitted my application, that was the deadline they specified on their website for non-law applications, not trying to panic anyone.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi there, I applied on the day of the deadline (Friday 29th October) and received a response on Thursday 4th November :)
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    Slaughter and May TC interviews

    Thank you for your advice and kind words, I will try my best @George Maxwell ! :)
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    Slaughter and May TC interviews

    Hi folks, Just received an invite to interview from Slaughter and May. This is my first in-person interview. Does anyone have any advice? Many thanks.
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    BPP or ULaw for GDL/Masters funding/remote study

    Thanks for your reply - it has given me a lot to think about!
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    BPP or ULaw for GDL/Masters funding/remote study

    Hi there folks – I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice on the following. I have just graduated with a 1st (in a non-law subject) from a great uni. I have been interested in law for a couple of years but only started making serious applications in September 2020. However, I failed to...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I see your point. 'Signing up' for either course won't make my application stronger. However, I think that once I have actually started studying law rather than an unrelated humanities subject then my application will be stronger. At present, I have a solid idea about the 'type' of career I want...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    What would I do in the meantime? I feel like it would be a waste of time to wait and see if a firm will accept me for a TC, and that I should start the next stage of my education/training right away. I also feel that my applications will be much stronger once I have started the GDL. It can be...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I understand your response and that advice on this must be difficult, but I can't really afford to 'wait'. I will apply to as many firms as I can next application cycle in the hopes of securing a TC, as I haven't had much success so far while at uni.

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