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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Hey…

Sorry just to confirm is Ashurst’s deadline 12:00pm / 00:00am?

All their Vacation Scheme marketing specifies “From [DATE] to [DATE] At 12pm”, but the DTC marketing just says “From [DATE] to [DATE]”.

Interested Whats Going On GIF
 
just told i failed my Sidley HR call. i'm lowkey convinced im just unlikable because i've failed 2 ACs and couldn't pass this call. i did so much research so idk where im going wrong atp.

also they don't even give feedback? :(
Hi remember that sometimes it's a question of fit. I very much doubt that you are unlikeable.
Also people can fail ACs and TIs simply due to the numbers. You might have been ranked 35 but they had 30 spots. so don't loose hope! You made it so far already so that means you can do it!
 

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