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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

anonymous.15

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Numbers game for sure but definitely take your time you can apply to 20 firms and progress with 7 rather than for example 75 and progress with 1😭 75 is diabolical pls don’t aim for that 😂
I think it's very subjective and different from anyone I have had conversations with trainees working at Latham and securing a tc at Latham after 3 app cycles so it's different for everyone. It is so much about luck and strategy and also the timing like I know last year I applied way too late with firms with super tiny intake. I am not focused on US firms because I know for myself at least that I don't have a real chance there.
 

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