TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[radssss]

am I the only one who deletes rejection emails like they never existed..?

like yes you rejected me but no I won't be internalising that today sorry

No me too, omg I’m so glad I’m not the only one - I don’t even look at them for long enough to delete them - I just swipe right and archive them on my outlook🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[Donna Paulsen]

So relatable 😖💔

Went on a date with my ex (open day), they sent me really long texts (SJT), confusing texts… (feedback report), sweet texts (passed the benchmark) then ghosted me on a random Friday when I thought we were becoming something 😭😭

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

So relatable 😖💔

Went on a date with my ex (open day), they sent me really long texts (SJT), confusing texts… (feedback report), sweet texts (passed the benchmark) then ghosted me on a random Friday when I thought we were becoming something 😭😭

Not me reading this like - damn they went on a date with their ex after an open day?

 

[llblawstudent]

guys, do we reckon picking later AC/interview dates (assuming we get have a choice) might negatively impact you? (Especially if the firm is rolling)

 

[hanz123]

Anyone heard from AG Leeds office post critical thinking?

 

[JasmineM9]

Doesn’t this process feel like you are on the bachelor or something 🤣🤣🤣
Waiting around to be picked ( Offer) or sent home (pfo) 😵‍💫😵‍💫

 

[TCtoothfairy]

CLyde VI for spring VS this afternoon! I did the WG test 2 days ago!!!

 

[ellamai0]

guys, do we reckon picking later AC/interview dates (assuming we get have a choice) might negatively impact you? (Especially if the firm is rolling)

It really depends on the firm, some firms don’t make decisions or review candidates until all ACs have been completed. If they fill the spaces as the ACs go on, then yes because naturally it becomes more competitive as there’s less spaces available

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

It really depends on the firm, some firms don’t make decisions or review candidates until all ACs have been completed. If they fill the spaces as the ACs go on, then yes because naturally it becomes more competitive as there’s less spaces available

@llblawstudent I agree with the above, it’s hard to say if there’s a disadvantage as if really depends on their approach to shortlisting. To be safe, I’d always aim for somewhere in the middle if I was given the choice.

 

[boots pharmacy]

guys, do we reckon picking later AC/interview dates (assuming we get have a choice) might negatively impact you? (Especially if the firm is rolling)

I would email grad rec. Varies firm by firm. Can confirm no advantage for earlier dates with Macfarlanes.

 

[Donuttime]

Not me reading this like - damn they went on a date with their ex after an open day?

i read it as they went to an open day with their ex as a date!!

 

[llblawstudent]

I would email grad rec. Varies firm by firm. Can confirm no advantage for earlier dates with Macfarlanes.

Thanks for the responses, I was specifically tjinking of re Jones Day, if you happened to know?

 

[boots pharmacy]

Thanks for the responses, I was specifically tjinking of re Jones Day, if you happened to know?

No. No worries, happy to help.

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

im really confused as to how links would make their final ac decisions. its just based on work experience, 3 random traits you get in the cappfinity, marks, and your WG score??? feels like very little to go off of, let alone show motivation, dedication and ability

Hey @Dannie given the amount of applications they receive, it’s probably what they’ve found is most efficient for their hiring process and may explain why they have a good amount of AC’s available in comparison to other firms. Rest assured, these capabilities/motivations will still be assessed, just as a later stage than it would for others.

 

[BealMcAlly]

Hey @Dannie given the amount of applications they receive, it’s probably what they’ve found is most efficient for their hiring process and may explain why they have a good amount of AC’s available in comparison to other firms. Rest assured, these capabilities/motivations will still be assessed, just as a later stage than it would for others.

Do you know if they vehemently reject people who may have the odd 2:2 module?

 

[studysquirrel]

I received my first AC invite today!! CMS If anyone would be willing to share insights on their assessment centre and helpful tips to prepare, I would really appreciate it! Have a great day everyone!

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

Do you know if they vehemently reject people who may have the odd 2:2 module?

Hey @BealMcAlly I would assume not, if you’ve managed to meet their entry requirements overall. Firms with a much smaller intake may have to be super intricate with selecting their candidates, so they may start focusing on this, but I wouldn’t imagine firms with larger intakes are.

For reference, I got a 2:2 or maybe even a 3rd in my contract law module and I didn’t feel like anyone paid it much attention because I managed to get a good grade overall.

 

[hanz123]

Doesn’t this process feel like you are on the bachelor or something 🤣🤣🤣
Waiting around to be picked ( Offer) or sent home (pfo) 😵‍💫😵‍💫

me to all of the firm's I've applied to

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

me to all of the firm's I've applied to

@meredithgrey you hath been summoned

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Do you know if they vehemently reject people who may have the odd 2:2 module?

I got a 2:2 in a Jurisprudence module and one thing that made me feel better was talking to a Slaughters partner who said he got the same! Obviously that was years ago for him, but I’m sure there’s plenty of high-achieving people in law that have the odd 2:2 module and it never hindered them. I highly doubt that a firm would automatically reject someone for having the odd 2:2 if the rest of their grades are good. Some firms do have a requirement of having a 2:1+ in every module though.