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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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Hey everyone! Does anyone have a list of Direct TCs that are still open? Feel like I haven't applied to that many direct TCs this cycle 😂
TCLA have a DTC deadlines thread (see below) and Legal Cheek have a deadlines calendar as well (see below):

 

trainee4u

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Hey everyone! Does anyone have a list of Direct TCs that are still open? Feel like I haven't applied to that many direct TCs this cycle 😂
is the biggest list I think?
 

jacksollaf

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TCLA have a DTC deadlines thread (see below) and Legal Cheek have a deadlines calendar as well (see below):

Thank you!!!!
 

Kk288

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Nov 26, 2022
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Hi,
I am currently in the process of picking the practice area I would like to sit in during my vacation scheme. I understand that this is a personal choice but I’m honestly not sure how to approach this. I have a few considerations such as which practice areas I’m most interested in and which I’ve done modules in, but not sure if it is better to do one I have knowledge in or one I’m interested in and would like to develop more knowledge.
Sorry for the ramble and I understand that there is probably not a right way to go about it but would love any input!
Thanks so much
 

rapunzel

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Hi,
I am currently in the process of picking the practice area I would like to sit in during my vacation scheme. I understand that this is a personal choice but I’m honestly not sure how to approach this. I have a few considerations such as which practice areas I’m most interested in and which I’ve done modules in, but not sure if it is better to do one I have knowledge in or one I’m interested in and would like to develop more knowledge.
Sorry for the ramble and I understand that there is probably not a right way to go about it but would love any input!
Thanks so much
I would say it's great to do a seat in one you don't know much about as it's an amazing opportunity for you to learn and showcase that you are willing to go beyond your comfort zone. That being said when I previously selected an area I had knowledge in I didn't get to sit there because it was so busy and a very active practice group of the firm. I was put into a group I had no idea about but still enjoyed it regardless. It's really important to have an open mind because changes can happen to the seats you have selected for the vacation scheme!

Hope this helps! :)
 

Kk288

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Nov 26, 2022
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I would say it's great to do a seat in one you don't know much about as it's an amazing opportunity for you to learn and showcase that you are willing to go beyond your comfort zone. That being said when I previously selected an area I had knowledge in I didn't get to sit there because it was so busy and a very active practice group of the firm. I was put into a group I had no idea about but still enjoyed it regardless. It's really important to have an open mind because changes can happen to the seats you have selected for the vacation scheme!

Hope this helps! :)
Thanks so much this is really helpful!
 
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