Is it worth applying for a TC if most vacancies are filled by applicants from their vacation scheme?

[Garak]

"We fill most of our training contract spaces directly through our vacation scheme, so we recommend all candidates apply via this route."

If a firm says what I've quoated above is it even worth applying for a TC directly? EDIT: especially if there's only 14 vacancies.

 

[yasmars]

I honestly would apply for the vac. Sometimes firms fill all places from the vac and don’t bother to open their direct TC apps anymore