Hoping that not having heard from bates wells last week doesn’t mean it’s a rejection - my visa runs out in October so this cycle is my last shot! Fingers crossed for this week.
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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I sometimes feel like the process to get a TC is just one gigantic humiliation exercise. I bet GR/the training principles are like this when designing the process:
Best of luck!
I’m on a visa too ( tho it expires in Jan 2028) so I understand the stress that comes with it. I hope you make it
If it helps I haven't heard either and also was worrying about it. Finger crossed here too!
I am deceased, did Bates Wells Watson Glaser, then W&C app, SJT and WG this weekend and I work full time #rip me. Sending strength to everyone, January is giving death so far. Make sure you're all looking after yourselves xxxxxx
I have a friend who applied and also hasn’t heard so maybe they just haven’t gotten around to us!
It’s not ideal is it! I’m grateful I at least snagged a law job I love even if it can’t sponsor.Best of luck!
I’m on a visa too ( tho it expires in Jan 2028) so I understand the stress that comes with it. I hope you make it
Oh I’ve decided to put myself first and I will be calling in sick tomorrow. My chest hurts too much, and I worked too hard this weekend and still have tests to do!!I am deceased, did Bates Wells Watson Glaser, then W&C app, SJT and WG this weekend and I work full time #rip me. Sending strength to everyone, January is giving death so far. Make sure you're all looking after yourselves xxxxxx
Side note: Does anyone know any good home-remedies? LOL
Anyone else suffering from major application fatigue rn. Trying to start this Lewis Silkin application but I am deaddddd and my brain is not working
A really dumb question, I would like to know if people have progressed to next stages when they did video interview at night (with lights on). For some reasons I always think that it's unprofessional to do video interviews without natural day light, but I don't have any time when the natural day light is there
Same, now that I've started hearing back, progress has slowed on my Covington and other Jan 31st deadline applications
Me working full time from 9 to 7 with several deadlines for 4 tests, 2 VI and 3 applications to submit before 16th. And getting ready for the graduation next week. I feel ya😭.I am deceased, did Bates Wells Watson Glaser, then W&C app, SJT and WG this weekend and I work full time #rip me. Sending strength to everyone, January is giving death so far. Make sure you're all looking after yourselves xxxxxx
A really dumb question, I would like to know if people have progressed to next stages when they did video interview at night (with lights on). For some reasons I always think that it's unprofessional to do video interviews without natural day light, but I don't have any time when the natural day light is there
My uni accom room gets 0 sunlight whether it's day or night. I did all my VIs in here and it was fine. Granted I had my desk light on as well, so maybe give that a go if you're worried about it being a bit too dark!
Oh Donna this is very relatable. 💔
I’ve been brushing up on my firm research today and I’ve hit a wall… I honestly think if I hear back from anyone this week with good news. I may put the gloves down for everyone else, and just focus on them.
If I never have to tell anyone why I want to work for them again, that will be fine by me. "We don't want you to just tell us what we want to hear" - but you do though, you really do, you thirsty, thirsty firm.
Apologies, I've gone mad.
Apologies, I've gone mad.
That’s where I’m at too. I figured that if I only get rejections next week then I’ll write more applications but if I get progressions then I’ll focus on them and maybe do DTC apps when I have more energy.Oh Donna this is very relatable. 💔
I’ve been brushing up on my firm research today and I’ve hit a wall… I honestly think if I hear back from anyone this week with good news. I may put the gloves down for everyone else, and just focus on them.
However, I do still want to apply to Lewis Silkin, OC and possibly Covington and Travers. God help me 😭
Honestly same here I feel like I’m hitting a wall rn esp cos I’ve heard back from most firms.
Like rn I’m trying to do my Travers app alongside prepping for Akin TI and Gibson Dunn VI.
My brain is refusing to cooperate and I’m lowkey losing motivation to carry on with apps ngl.
I have Covington, Ropes, Orrick and Winston left to do but I’m in two minds so we’ll see haha.
Hopefully we can all get through this experience together and make it to the other end (TC offers)!
Like rn I’m trying to do my Travers app alongside prepping for Akin TI and Gibson Dunn VI.
My brain is refusing to cooperate and I’m lowkey losing motivation to carry on with apps ngl.
I have Covington, Ropes, Orrick and Winston left to do but I’m in two minds so we’ll see haha.
Hopefully we can all get through this experience together and make it to the other end (TC offers)!
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