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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Z48

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the NRF website. i've copied and pasted it: "The Early Careers team will arrange a feedback call with every candidate who attends an assessment day. The aim of the call is to provide you with the feedback on your assessments to support any future applications."
They email for rejections, then you’re given the option to schedule a feedback call
 
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Ancika

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They email for rejections, then you’re given the option to schedule a feedback call
I went through the NRF WVS AC in October and when they rejected me I wasn’t sent an email of rejection but an email to schedule a call for an ‘application update’ a week after they gave out offers and then they rejected me via the teams call. I was kind of annoyed as I would have preferred a rejection email and then be able to schedule a feedback call. Instead they left the email super vague but because of this forum I knew I was rejected so I was prepared but thought it was unnecessary.
 

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Z48

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Feb 1, 2022
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I went through the NRF WVS AC in October and when they rejected me I wasn’t sent an email of rejection but an email to schedule a call for an ‘application update’ a week after they gave out offers and then they rejected me via the teams call. I was kind of annoyed as I would have preferred a rejection email and then be able to schedule a feedback call. Instead they left the email super vague but because of this forum I knew I was rejected so I was prepared but thought it was unnecessary.
Oh wow 😲 they must’ve changed their process, I had an actual rejection email for summer last year. I don’t think the vagueness is very fair
 

Lawyergyal123!

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Was wondering if anyone has any advice for converting a VS to a TC, in a setting where you are assessed throughout.

I know the general speak to loads of people and be keen, but idek what im supposed to be asking when i speak to people LOL. Ive done a vac scheme before and did speak to loads of people about the practice area, so i will do that again but i think that isjust to show look i actually interacted with people. wondering if anyone has any advice beyond this on how to increase the chances of converting.
 

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