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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Amgrad

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did my sidley interview yesterday, if anyone needs advice pls reach out :)
Definitely! I applied yesterday for their spring vacation scheme, I'd let you know if I progressed to interview with them.

Do Sidley always send confirmation twice after we we hit the submit button?
I saw manual reply with a CC to the email of the career team, an hour after the automatic message/auto reply email.
 

Abbie Whitlock

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when filling in the work experience section, do people add their uni stuff like treasurer for tennis club etc?
Hello!

It's up to you, but I always used to include my committee positions in university societies in my work experience section! As long as you can discuss your role, main responsibilities, and the transferable skills that it taught, I'd say its a great addition to the section! :)
 
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