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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 245435" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hey!</p><p></p><p>I'm really sorry to hear you're feeling this way, and I promise you are not alone. Imposter syndrome is so incredibly common in law, and as someone who also felt that I received my schemes through a fluke, I completely understand why you feel like this. However, the truth is that firms don't give out offers by accident - if it were truly a fluke, you wouldn't have received so many AC invites this cycle as well!</p><p></p><p>It is also worth remembering that by the time you reach the AC stage, you've already demonstrated to the firm that you are more than capable of doing the job and have the potential to excel in commercial law (and you have for five different firms!). At the AC, the focus is often on fit rather than raw ability, and it is clear that the firm you have an offer with felt you were a strong fit for them. Ultimately, you won't end up being the right fit for every firm, and that is okay! </p><p></p><p>Going into the scheme, I'd try to keep that in mind and focus on learning as much as possible about the firm and making the most of the experience. If you engage fully, ask questions, and show genuine interest, there's no reason you can't convert <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbie Whitlock, post: 245435, member: 42112"] Hey! I'm really sorry to hear you're feeling this way, and I promise you are not alone. Imposter syndrome is so incredibly common in law, and as someone who also felt that I received my schemes through a fluke, I completely understand why you feel like this. However, the truth is that firms don't give out offers by accident - if it were truly a fluke, you wouldn't have received so many AC invites this cycle as well! It is also worth remembering that by the time you reach the AC stage, you've already demonstrated to the firm that you are more than capable of doing the job and have the potential to excel in commercial law (and you have for five different firms!). At the AC, the focus is often on fit rather than raw ability, and it is clear that the firm you have an offer with felt you were a strong fit for them. Ultimately, you won't end up being the right fit for every firm, and that is okay! Going into the scheme, I'd try to keep that in mind and focus on learning as much as possible about the firm and making the most of the experience. If you engage fully, ask questions, and show genuine interest, there's no reason you can't convert :) [/QUOTE]
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