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  1. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone had news from mishcon post-ac for spring?
  2. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I recently did a Vac Scheme (large international - no TC offer) and I have an AC coming up soon (mid-sized commercial). Is it okay to mention I did a vac scheme (completed it after my app was sent with AC firm so it isn't on my WE). For example, in answering the "Why Firm A" Q , I wanted to...
  3. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anbody have a clue when the deadline is for Mishcon VI? :)
  4. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Please f*** off - forum speak for being rejected by a law firm, a polite-but-final rejection. :)
  5. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone emailed MDR about the deadline date for VI?
  6. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there, is there a thread on TCLA for tips in order to convert vac schemes into offers? I have tried searching but can't find anything. Thank you :) @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam
  7. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey guys, what is the best way to approach asking a firm for accomodation support or suggest places to stay for the duration of the vac scheme? I do not have any family in LDN and not sure what to do as the VS is coming up fairly soon. Hotel prices are fairly steep also. Thanks! :)
  8. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Not sure if this is a silly Q but at AC, do firms tend to take your phones away before doing a case study exercise for example? Thank you :)
  9. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, does anyone have any tips for managing pre-ac jitters and anxiety? Really don't want it to affect my performance too much. Thank you so much :)
  10. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I had a chance to speak with Grad Rec about this a few months ago. They told me that they want applicants to use this as an opp to showcase what they are interested in outside the law but if you have a really niche and genuine interest in a certain area of the law then that would be good to...
  11. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, currently AC prepping and wanted to ask whether I can use my answer to "Why X firm" that I used in the application and use some of the points mentioned there in the interview when they ask the same question. Thanks!
  12. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    HSF Winter! Shocked as I thought they were done with ACs
  13. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Guys! I just got invited to my first-ever AC! Screaming, crying, throwing up
  14. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is this for winter or summer vac?
  15. Chelsea101

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am still waiting on them for WVS. Not sure what to think at this point :/

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