i wouldn’t say so. i progressed last year to AC, i applied in January.
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Thank you! I’d been worrying Skadden was very focused on Oxbridge/1st from RG or nothing but it seems they reviewed apps holistically. Maybe they liked my neurosurgery career choice lmao.
I’m always reluctant to input the rare information cos I worry it’ll impact my app negatively but maybe some firms are open to it more, as you’ve said it shows our resilience and stuff.
For context I went to a very low performing comp state school, grew up on a council estate, eligible for free school meals, first gen to go uni in my family, low income household, etc.
I’m always reluctant to input the rare information cos I worry it’ll impact my app negatively but maybe some firms are open to it more, as you’ve said it shows our resilience and stuff.
For context I went to a very low performing comp state school, grew up on a council estate, eligible for free school meals, first gen to go uni in my family, low income household, etc.
I feel really silly because I'd been sitting on my application for ages while practising for VIs and the Amberjack so I could be ready this year. I mostly focused my energy on going to as many events as possible before submitting VS apps, but now worried it will bite me in the tush.
It's never too late 👌. Last year I applied on the deadline day and still progressed to the blended assessment so you'll be fine.
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PUT THAT STUFF IN!!! I tick a LOT of the boxes you just said (essentially all but I went to a private secondary thanks to a scholarship/bursary), RARE doesn't go through selling a sob story, it places you in a category where it will say you far exceeded expectations given your background. This is impressive!! Be proud!!
I think it should be fine - I applied to W&C last year on the deadline day and was progressed to both VI & AC. Bakers sends out their tests in batches so I presume it should be fine too, GD is super rolling from my experience but I don't see why you wouldn't progress if you put in a super tailored app.
Fingers crossed. I applied two days before the deadline for the DTC last year and made it to the blended assessment and was traumatised as my scores were *abysmal*
hoping my improvement in the Amberjack makes a difference this year.
it will be from 'Candid' and the subject line will be quite clear.
Hey!
Yes, they review any applications sent in before the deadline! There is still plenty of chance to be progressed to the next stages of the process
I agree. Rare is the best thing to fill out.
I did a bit of work with them and was able to find out what my score was according to my school and postcode etc. my Index of Multiple Deprivation was score 1. This is a 1-10 scoring system based on where you live and the deprivation rate. It’s an indication of the schools and the environment. For example someone who lives in an affluent area like Richmond in London is 9. You can also just search this online if you’re interested in knowing.
This along with your academics is fed back to the firm and they’ll be able to see if you performed beyond peers in your situation as well as those across the country. I always fill out a rare form but I do not fill out firm specific ones (just my preference).
Happy Birthday to you!🎉
I feel that you should just switch off and enjoy your day. It's one day in the year
Thank you!! Sent you a messageHey!
When I did the Kirkland VI last year, it was 3 questions. I'm pretty sure it was more than 15 seconds to prepare (30 if memory serves me correctly!). If you have any other questions about the VI, just reply to this
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