TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[shadowboxer909]

Bringing it back on topic, I guess this is why nobody should be relying on AI to complete their applications. Haha!

 

[Lawlawland]

Bringing it back on topic, I guess this is why nobody should be relying on AI to complete their applications. Haha!

Generative AI, Yes! I agree!

I used Comet Browser once and automated the process of manually entering the module grades and work experiences in allhires. That did save me a huge chunk of time! And it was accurate (with all the entries!)

Task automation by augmenting the AI seems to be efficient, especially for such repetitive tasks.

 

[DavidJC]

Bringing it back on topic, I guess this is why nobody should be relying on AI to complete their applications. Haha!

<---- certainly my face when I saw Simmons' app form ask how I've used AI and stating that it's encouraged!

 

[LegalLigase]

Hi everyone, I'd appreciate advice on allocating vacation scheme applications between Spring and Summer.

My Situation:

• 3 firms offer both Spring & Summer: Firm A (Top Choice), Firm B (Strong Alternative), Firm C (Good, but lower tier).
• 7 other firms are Summer-only, some of which I prefer over Firms B and C.

The Dilemma:

• Strategy 1 (Focused): Apply only to Firm A for Spring. Apply to B, C, and others for Summer.
• Pro: Maximises chance with my top choice.
• Con: If I fail with A, I've "wasted" the Spring period.
• Strategy 2 (Maximised): Apply to A, B, and C for Spring. Apply to the 7 others for Summer.
• Pro: Maximises my chance of getting any Spring scheme and an early TC.
• Con: Risks a "Forced Early Decision":
  • Best Case: Get Firm B's offer. I'd be happy to accept, even if it means withdrawing from A's process.
  • Worst Case: Get a TC from Firm C in May. I'm then forced to either accept a TC from a less-preferred firm or gamble it by declining to pursue my preferred Summer firms.

My Question:
Is the security of Strategy 2 worth the "Worst Case" risk of being locked into Firm C? Or is the focused approach of Strategy 1 ultimately safer for aiming higher?

(This is a theoretical scenario, not assuming I'll get these offers! Just planning strategically.)

Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[awatling1]

could anyone give me some advice on how to approach this question? i'm being asked 'focus on a situation where you had to think critically to solve a problem or make a decision. in your response, please cover
-how you identified the key issues
-what information you sought to complete your research
-how you involved others
-the outcome of your actions or decision
-how the experienced influenced the way you have approached similar situations since'

the word limit is quite long (500 words). feeling a bit intimidated because i'm only a recent graduate with limited work experience haha