TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TC seeker]

Hi @TC seeker,

That's a great question.

Generally, you are not allowed to work full-time during term time at your university. Based on what you have described, it appears to me that the time when you are writing your dissertation in Term 3 will still fall under term time under your visa restrictions.

Therefore, if possible, I would try and obtain a vacation/ work permission from your university for the vacation scheme dates. When I was completing my first Master's and applying to vacation schemes/ TCs at the same time, I had the option of requesting a 'vacation leave' in order to complete a work placement, such as a vacation scheme.

I hope this helps!

Will universities give a work permission for students?

 

[summersun]

Just received the second test for Macfarlanes so would love any advice (just received a rejection this morning as well, so glad I got this positive news)

 

[lawyersum]

Has anyone who applied for Jones Day (Winter) this week received a positive or negative response?