TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[addy2004]

Sorry to hear that you both didn’t get it.

If it helps, try thinking of it this way: they were giving you a chance to tailor your application, not pre-screening you. Just like people who attend an Open Day don’t always go on to get the Vacation Scheme, it’s equally possible for people who didn’t get the Open Day to still get the Vacation Scheme.

I know loads of people who’ve gone on to get ACs and VSs without having had any prior interaction with the firm, so don’t write yourselves out just yet.

Thank you, that’s such a good perspective to take!

 

[cs3008]

A&O Open day acceptance feels good after being rejected last time lol

Is it the 12th August one? I hope to see you there! Let's connect?

 

[Futuretrainee002]

Would anyone who got accepted onto a STB open day mind sharing their application answers with me please?