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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Sr. Maybe

Active Member
Premium Member
Oct 21, 2024
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susie897

Standard Member
Feb 9, 2026
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Hello!

Congratulations on the AC invite, that is fantastic news!! 🥳

I would try not to worry - this is a relatively common issue, and firms are generally very understanding as long as you let them know promptly (which you have done!). I had a similar issue when I was invited to the Reed Smith AC last cycle as I couldn't attend any of the original dates, and was able to move to a later one with no issue - as long as you are polite and flexible, it shouldn't count against you at all.

Hopefully they should come back to you with a new date soon - you have done everything right here, so try not to panic :)

Best of luck with the AC!
Hi Abbie, sorry to bother you but I wondered if you might know how best to handle this situation. IM came back to me and said they are only running one AC date for the stream I applied to. I have a situation with work that unfortunately cannot be missed. Feeling gutted that I might have to withdraw from the process. Do you know whether they might hold this against me if I decide to reapply next year?
 

jojo23

Legendary Member
Sep 15, 2024
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Dear all,

Im AbSoLuTeLy DeLiGhTeD to announce that Simmons & Simmons have officially been ghosting me for 100 days.

I am thrilled and motivated by their incredible work ethic, and CoLlAbOrAtIvE culture of treating applicants as a joke.. it is a level of commitment one can only aspire to achieve.

More likely to get married before they respond🤣
 
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an03

Star Member
Oct 20, 2023
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Dear all,

Im AbSoLuTeLy DeLiGhTeD to announce that Simmons & Simmons have officially been ghosting me for 100 days.

I am thrilled and motivated by their incredible work ethic, commitment and CoLlAbOrAtIvE culture of treating applicants as a joke.. it is a level of commitment one can only aspire to achieve.

More likely to get married before they respond🤣
Same wth
 

gmmd1012

Star Member
Oct 4, 2024
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Written exercise - read the question think about your structure and make sure to hit all points. They want to see how you think and display key skills.

Group exercise - Be confident but respectful, think out loud.

Partner interview - Very conversational, be prepared for difficult follow ups though.

Hope this helps! :)
Hi! Sorry to bother you but I was wondering... would you say that the interview was more competency based or commercial? Or a mix of both?
 

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