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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

M123

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Feb 26, 2023
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Don't give up! Your application passed the original sift which is no easy feat. Remember, all it takes is one yes.
Thank you darling but this is my third cycle and I always get rejected at VI stage for some reason. It feels like my 4 years of undergrad and work experience mean nothing in the legal world :( But you’re right, all it takes is one yes, so I’ll find it in me to do one more application ❤️
 
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lelezb1

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Jan 6, 2025
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I know this is weird but are you really expected to look into the camera when completing a VI? Most times I’m looking at myself and the timer. Is not looking directly at the camera enough of a reason to not progress?
so from my experience, looking at the camera is important. The only thing i did differently in my willkie vi (the only VI i progressed till date) is to look at the camera the entire time. Along with giggling/smiling in between cause i was crying internally.
 

Novaa

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Dec 2, 2022
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Might have started the morning with a PFO, but what I do know is good news is coming through!

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