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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Novaa

Legendary Member
Dec 2, 2022
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Omg our usernames… and I also got a pfo from Latham after attending their open day! #twins #besties
Sorry this interaction 😭😭

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trainee4u

Legendary Member
Sep 7, 2023
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PFO from Latham after doing well on their dreadful online assessment, attending their Open Day, networking with them ... what else did they want from me literally?
I was seeing you guys had got yours and I was like "WHAAAT? they've not sent me mine?! Did I make it through!?"

But then it arrived
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Most helpful advice ever, thanks guys:


• Take the time to review your application thoroughly before submitting it. This includes checking for any grammatical, spelling, or formatting errors.
• Utilise tools such as spell checkers, grammar checkers, and style guides to help ensure your application is free from errors.
• Start your application early and set aside time for a final review before submitting.
 

legallybrunnette

Star Member
Premium Member
Aug 8, 2025
37
31
Same! I did the open day, 5 of their Forage Programs (lol) and attended like 4 different in-person events with them over the course of 2 years. My application was super tailored too idk😭
I did those Forage programs too. I feel like it was one of my best apps as well. After having invested so much time in them, it sucks .
 

elle woods

Legendary Member
  • Dec 4, 2025
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    Place your bets below by reacting with 👍 or 👎 if you think at least one more firm will reply to us before EOD.


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    guys does this mean technically we did hear back from at least one more firm???
    NRF...Latham...etc

    man guys, see how pessimistic we are 😂 TCLA LLP we might need some positive reinforcement training
     

    TCLA0322

    Valued Member
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    legallybrunnette

    Star Member
    Premium Member
    Aug 8, 2025
    37
    31
    I was seeing you guys had got yours and I was like "WHAAAT? they've not sent me mine?! Did I make it through!?"

    But then it arrived
    View attachment 7650

    Most helpful advice ever, thanks guys:


    • Take the time to review your application thoroughly before submitting it. This includes checking for any grammatical, spelling, or formatting errors.
    • Utilise tools such as spell checkers, grammar checkers, and style guides to help ensure your application is free from errors.
    • Start your application early and set aside time for a final review before submitting.
    I love how in their email they said "we recommend doing our Forage programs". Like keep your marketing for another time, rn I'm going through it 😂
     
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    Novaa

    Legendary Member
    Dec 2, 2022
    139
    550
    Might just not do the MDR chatbot interview... deadline today at midnight and I know I'm going to be rejected regardless. its stupid competitive nowadays :D:D:D
    WOAAAAAH IF IM DOING IT YOU’RE DOING IT!!

    @elle woods and @JasmineM9 can testify I was considering withdrawing, but no more!!

    Let’s go ace that test Legal18

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