TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[yueyueer]

Hey guys can I just check if Linklaters has changed their application form for the vac scheme as I don’t remember them asking for your work experience and hobbies/extracurriculars last year? I just want to make sure that I’m not hallucinating haha.

 

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Hi - I'm applying for an open day at a firm that I also attended last year (but then did not go on to secure a training contract with). Is it okay to refer back to last year's open day when answering 'why would you like to attend the open day' eg. explaining what I found interesting at the open day and things the firm has done since then that I'm interested in learning more about, or would it be better not to reference it at all? I'm not sure if it would affect my chances by making it obvious that I attended an open day last year and didn't go on to get a TC!

I honestly don't see the point of reapplying to the open day if you've already attended, it's not like the firm will have changed much since last year, meaning that you will draw minimum benefit from attending. However if you do want to reapply, I would definitely avoid mentioning that you already attended one last year, because if I were recruitment I'd want to give someone who has not been the chance to attend and obtain the insights that you already have.