TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Abbie Whitlock]

Just received my FF stage 1 report.
Strengths are:
Thriving under pressure
Delivering extraordinary outcomes
Embracing transformation

Weakness:
Challenging ourselves
Campaigning our clients and giving them edge

Am I cooked? And, is this also reflective of the WGT equivalent? If not, how can I get to know about ny performance in that?

Hey!

Whilst I'm not too sure on the WGT element, I wouldn't assume that a rejection is imminent based on your weaknesses. It's important to remember that just because those traits have been rated as your 'weaknesses', this doesn't necessarily mean you scored badly in them - it just means it was your lowest scoring trait overall. Every candidate will be given a weakness, so everyone will have an area they can improve in. You could have still scored highly across all of them

 

[Lawlawland]

Hey!

Whilst I'm not too sure on the WGT element, I wouldn't assume that a rejection is imminent based on your weaknesses. It's important to remember that just because those traits have been rated as your 'weaknesses', this doesn't necessarily mean you scored badly in them - it just means it was your lowest scoring trait overall. Every candidate will be given a weakness, so everyone will have an area they can improve in. You could have still scored highly across all of them

Thank you Abbie!
Hope you're having a great weekend ✨

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Q. Do you require permission to work in the UK?
I'm unsure of how to answer this question. I do have permission to work during the VS but I will need it for the training contract. And the only options are yes/no - with no space for clarification.
@Abbie Whitlock

Hey!

Whilst I'm not 100% sure, I would tick select the 'Yes' option. Even though you already have the right to work for the vacation scheme, you did require permission for this and will also need it for the training contract - so the most complete answer is that you do require permission for the long-term role.

If you wanted to be sure, you could email the graduate recruitment team after submitting your application and explain the context of your situation. Most firms are used to this situation, so I think communication is just the most important thing!

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Thank you Abbie!
Hope you're having a great weekend ✨

No problem!

I am, thank you - I hope you are too!!

 

[pfoapplicant]

No, not at all!

Thank you so much - you've been tremendously helpful!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Hey!

Whilst I'm not 100% sure, I would tick select the 'Yes' option. Even though you already have the right to work for the vacation scheme, you did require permission for this and will also need it for the training contract - so the most complete answer is that you do require permission for the long-term role.

If you wanted to be sure, you could email the graduate recruitment team after submitting your application and explain the context of your situation. Most firms are used to this situation, so I think communication is just the most important thing!

Thank you!