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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

summersun

Legendary Member
Nov 8, 2024
132
159
Hi,
I am looking at Farrer & Co and this is the last question I have to draft. However, I am not sure how to interpret it. I would really appreciate if anyone gave me some guidance. I did not know if I should address position of responsibilities/hobbies and the skills or if this was more aimed towards discussing open days, law fairs or other non work experience events related to law.
"Outside of formal education and work experience, what steps have you taken to prepare for a career in law and why have these experiences been useful?"
 

EfficientBag123

Active Member
Aug 23, 2024
11
5
They don't have an AC for AI one. I confirmed it when I visited them.

They said they'll confirm towards the end of the deadline. But idk when, as the deadline is almost here.
Do we know when Bristol ACs are coming out if not already? I did my test ages ago and did very well I feel based on the feedback report but this wait is killing me. Even a rejection email at this point would calm my nerves XD.
 

Lawlawland

Legendary Member
Premium Member
Oct 4, 2025
192
252
How did you do in the test? I’m not too sure on my VI either but who ever is haha
Full verbal, full numeric, and success areas - 655.
The video interview wasn't exceptionally good but I think I did a decent job (as I had met the AI team, grad team, Partners and have relevant academic background in AI)

I'm kinda anxious as IDK if the results were enough.
 

Lawlawland

Legendary Member
Premium Member
Oct 4, 2025
192
252
I’m on about the Bristol summer vac scheme. I’m literally bugging about it it was my best ever online test and VI.
However, I really hope you get the AI internship
Wait, you applied for Bristol Vac Scheme?
I'm glad such a high scorer is not in my competition pool😌

Regarding that, I attended the Bristol Open Evening... I believe they're trying to prioritise finalising the AI internship candidates first, as that's in April, and since they're doing it for the first time, they wanna get it right and prepare the training schedule well.

So I anticipate the Vac scheme AC to follow after that!
 

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