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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Lamosophia4

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Nov 10, 2025
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I got 20 too which I’m sad about!

Good news is they do watch every VI. Some firms don’t watch the VI if your score is too low.

Bad news is I’ve not seen someone with a score like this get an AC. But it might be possible. 🤷‍♂️
I have made it to ACs before with a score of 20 and its actually frustrating because I have improved my scores massively now and getting PFOs so dont stress too much about it
 

TS.Law

Star Member
Gold Member
Premium Member
Sep 6, 2022
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Yeah but I have not seen Weil recruiters. The timing of my query then rejections impeccable
I am sorry to hear that! Don't burn your energy on these kinds of thoughts. We will get there.
Slam Dunk GIF by NBA
 

floral.tcla

Legendary Member
Premium Member
Aug 15, 2024
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DLA Leeds AC!🧿 Any advice would be super appreciated!!! (And a serious post from me for once 😲)

For @Afraz Akhtar + others, it consists of a group exercise (3 others), strengths and motivation based interview, and an individual presentation (10 mins presenting and then seeing questions from the other person, ‘no preparation is required in advance, all information required to complete the presentation will be provided on the day’)
I have final year courseowkr and essays due soon helpp, and I will…. somehow manage hopefully🍀🤞🗿
 

BobThebIlly

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Dec 6, 2024
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Can’t believe I made this mistake again but I somehow thought my Reed smith vi was due today but it was due the 14th. Gen hate myself this is the second time this has happened (can u tell a lot is going for me rn)

Also has anyone heard back from Gowling Birmingham post their vi?
 

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