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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Hi
just something that might be obvious but be nice to other people on your group and make sure you communicate clearly.
On my group exercise a guy was rude after 5 minutes. Three of us got the VS and he did not and while that might not have been the only reason I am sure it was part of it.
Good Luck !!!!
@summersun provided great tips! Oh I agree, I remember a trainee telling me that there was a rude person with good points at her ac, everyone got the tc in that group except him.
I would just say - be proactive make sure everyone is participating, if someone is a bit quieter ask them for their view or how they feel about the ideas presented.
Ask to timekeep if you can or atleast present the idea to timekeep to the group, keep an eye at the watch to cover most points of the topic. Take small Initiatives like this and it goes a long way.
I had spoken to grad rec and some trainees and got these tips
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I emailed them about it and they said theres delays because of the amount of applications they received but they will get back to everyone so deffo dont lose hope!
Thank you for letting me know as I almost lost hope😭😭
Did they say they’d send more vis or something?
“so many applications”😱😱😱 - I’m scared now🥲
No they didn't mentions VI's but I followed up asking about that but they havent got back to me ..
I think it’s crazy that placement year students still have to undergo an AC at the end! A year of working for the firm is a far better indicator of your ability than an arbitrary group exercise or case study.
i thought they havent got back to anyone? what did they say? when did u apply and what for
This firm was strict with acs. They don’t even hire paralegals working at the firm for 3+ years until they pass the ac regardless of their work to make it fair for external candidates. I have seen this happen to very competent paralegals there..
I agree with you it’s very stupid.
Bruh if an internal paralegal of 2-3 years can’t pass the AC what hope is there for us regulars if we make it to their AC. This lowkey sounds like it’s Macfarlanes but I’m probs wrong. Imagine all the paralegals grafting their AC prep and after 3 long years of hard work the partner says:
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Hey everyone! I was just wondering if anyone had any tips for the Amberjack SJT assessments? + Also, how to score highly on creative force specifically & any tips for the Mishcon de Reya one specifically would be great too! Thank you!!
Don’t do the VSHi all! Looking for some advice
For background, I've been slightly stalking this forum without an account for a few months now!
I am incredibly grateful to have secured a TC and VS at two different firms over the past few weeks (unfortunately under confidentiality agreement with both atm!). I am absolutely going to accept the TC offer, since it is probably my 1st choice firm. However, the VS offer is at my 2nd choice firm, and in a completely different area of law to the 1st choice! Therefore, I would love to gain the experience offered at the VS firm for my future career.
I have received my VS firm contract which does not say anything about having a TC at another firm, but I am yet to receive my TC contract whilst they check references. I need to sign my VS offer by Wednesday. I am also unsure what to do when it comes to the AC at the end of the VS.
I would love your advice about what to do in this position!
P.S. I truly hope this doesn't come across as showing off or tone deaf; I have really enjoyed the insights on this forum so far so would love your POV. Thank you!! <3
Not worth it especially if you’re gonna accept the TC anyway.
First where I’ve actually applied to multiple firms - last year I applied to one open day, got it, and applied to one VS and got the final interview (did not get it lol), but I wasn’t too fussed last year as I knew I was doing a year in industry and the TCs on offer last year wouldn’t work with my grad year.
I’m not under toooo much pressure this year as I could probably stay at my current firm as a paralegal after uni, and I also wouldn’t be opposed to a year off (this is all wishful thinking that it doesn’t take me multiple cycles to get a TC though lol).
I think they are semi rolling for their vac scheme. This is what I’ve found from their website -
“We’ve made our application process fair but rigorous - we want to see you at your best! Applications are reviewed as they come in, so you might hear back before the deadline. We may also close applications early, so don’t leave it too late.
Take your time to put together a strong application, but if you’re keen, get ahead of the game and beat the rush!”
PS: I finally understood how people reply to several posts all at once
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I’m sure it said non-rolling before and they’ve changed it. I have a screenshot in my gallery but lazy to find it🤣🤣
Edit - sorry just read vac scheme, I was talking about dtc
second?
I had no strategy whatsoever in my first cycle. I started applying in feb or so, made it to an AC for DTC but obvio didn’t get it.
Hopefully, this is the cycle I get my offer. Also, an international student so my clock is ticking
Second! But my first cycle taking it semi seriously. Last year I had zero clue what I was doing and didn't put too much effort into my applications. Seriously hoping for the TC this cycle, but also recognising I haven't taken it as seriously as I should because final year is kicking my arse. If a third cycle is the way it goes I will be shooting off applications like no tomorrow.
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