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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

InterestInPublicLaw

Legendary Member
  • Feb 7, 2024
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    They said in their email they didn’t. :(

    We can now confirm that Phase One is complete. However, due to the exceptionally high volume of strong applications, this now means that all of our Training Contract and Summer Scheme places have now been filled.

    I mean if they filled all places I’m sure they didn’t look because it won’t make sense :/
    Do you mind pasting the whole email? This is interesting
     

    nalinp

    New Member
    Dec 3, 2024
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    I applied on the deadline and given the super low character limit I spent so much time cutting words if they didn’t even read my application id be so pissed
    yep!

    I remember that week being so stressful/busy at work but I still made myself submit a decent app in the spare time I got... for it to not be even be read haha

    anyway - on to the next!
     

    Novaa

    Legendary Member
    Dec 2, 2022
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    I need these firms to find shame in the 2026/2027 cycle because this cycle might take 1st place for the most shameless cycle I’ve ever seen!

    1. Saying your non-rolling then trying to delete all evidence??

    2. That firm that forgot to properly code their PFO emails, and people received “Dear %Candidate First Name% %Candidate Last Name%” emails??

    3. People being given 7.5 minutes rather than 37.5 in reasonable adjustments.

    Web Series What GIF by TNC Africa
     

    Maria56

    Star Member
    Dec 21, 2025
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    I need these firms to find shame in the 2026/2027 cycle because this cycle might take 1st place for the most shameless cycle I’ve ever seen!

    1. Saying your non-rolling then trying to delete all evidence??

    2. That firm that forgot to properly code their PFO emails, and people received “Dear %Candidate First Name% %Candidate Last Name%” emails??

    3. People being given 7.5 minutes rather than 37.5 in reasonable adjustments.

    Web Series What GIF by TNC Africa
    No and Clyde and Co changing their test deadlines for both the WG and VI cause they wanted to be done earlier. Hence, some people couldn’t do their tests…
     

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