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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'll DM you :D I also passed for london - there are a few of us
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    So Early careers called a few days later for me - 2-3 days and then sent the offer and contract a few days after this - there is a discussion first around how it all works. BTW did you pass for london?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hopeful for 2025 - Honestly TCLA has been a Godsend, a blessing with so much useful guidance and support. I applied for 1 VAC scheme with DLA and managed to secure a place on the summer internship - hopefully, a TC to come. I accepted an offer and contract for a paralegal role at an...
  4. Audric_T

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations- a week and a half but depends on location and they are swamped at the moment I.e London is closed with last ac in January it would appear but Birmingham is open with a few acs to go. However hr has a lot of apps to wade through
  5. Audric_T

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi Hanna, I'm happy to provide insight on the DLA VI - I recently did the A/C successfully. Following the rules of this thread I won't share the questions - apologies, I think they may have changed them so I may do more harm than good by sharing but I'm happy to provide general tips if that...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This seems unnecessary and I'm not quite sure what you have gained from posting this to be honest. Any experience gained is useful with many transferable skills - I got my Vac scheme because I am a career changer with over a decade of experience in a different field - everyone has their own...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you for taking the time to explain - its lovely to hear about other pathways and experiences so I appreciate it :) No you have answered my question beautifully, congratulations on securing three A/Cs regardless that is impressive and something to aspire to - Personally I think that is...
  8. Audric_T

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    why these firms? You seem to have missed off a lot of good firms that would probably given you a higher chance of success, also by applying to this many firms does it affect your applications? Apologies, this is my first cycle in about 7-10 years (career changer) so I am unclear of the protocol...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thank you, no legal experience I’m a career changer - I included dates. Personally I wouldn’t avoid gaps but it’s probably better for the experts here to confirm
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    DLA have hosted 4 ACs I believe they have 1 left for Jan for london
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No cover letter needed - I secured the vac scheme this year (prayed a lot though) o
  12. Audric_T

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey if anyone has passed the DLA A/C and secured a place on the internship wants to reach out - may put together a group so we can interact and speak before the internship and support each other - common goal and all that
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Most Candidates I have spoken with and my own experience is that you find out if you have a place on the A/C two weeks prior to have enough time to prepare. I wouldn't worry about it as they also have an A/C in Jan so there is still a chance

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