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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

yasmars

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Jan 1, 2021
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Putting this out here because this ill mannered person needs to be called out. I feel sorry for you and how rude you are.
Best of luck getting a tc and working in a firm and talking to clients this way.
I understand your frustration, but Jaysen said not to do this exact thing. Just report the post then the admins with deal with it accordingly.
 

shadowboxer909

Esteemed Member
Oct 20, 2025
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Bakers PFO post VI. That’s 10/10 apps rejected now, I honestly give up 🫩
Stupid suggestion incoming but have you tried applying to regional offices/regional law firms?

They're a lot easier to get to AC stage from personal experience - I've been rejected from the larger firms but the regional ones come through.

Everyone applies to the high-paying Magic Circle/US firms but there are a lot of regional offices out there.
 
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Stupid suggestion incoming but have you tried applying to regional offices/regional law firms?

They're a lot easier to get to AC stage from personal experience - I've been rejected from the larger firms but the regional ones come through.

Everyone applies to the high-paying Magic Circle/US firms but there are a lot of regional offices out there.
Tbh no as I really want to work in competition and hopefully be seconded to Brussels. So regional firms have not been on my mind.
 
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Alfredo1234

Active Member
Dec 23, 2025
10
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Chill. I got 12 PFOs and 5 Holding emails so far, will be applied to 38 firms by end of this month if there is no AC yet.
38!!! My opinion may be of little value to you but honestly I would try spend far more time on each individual application. I have applied to 10 so far. Currently at 1SVS and 1 PFO, waiting on 8. I know everyone works differently but I’ve found spending longer on each application and prioritising quality over quantity is best way forward.
 
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