TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Cara888

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LOL just got my cancer diagnosis with a SullCrom PFO iunno whats worse
Firstly, forget anyone or anything that doesn’t align with you- you’re going to be at theee most incredible firm for you and some day you’re going to look back and smile because everything had to work out the way it did for you to be the world changing, smartest, most creative commercial solicitor that you will be. Secondly, we’re all sending all our love and prayers, you’re stronger than you know, you’re 100% going to beat this and this is all going to be part of your origin story ❤️
 

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Does anyone have an idea about timings post AC? I'm waiting to hear back from an AC I had with DLA on Tuesday and don't know whether to read into the delay too much
Definitely nothing to read into this if it’s only 2 days since you AC. Could easily be 1-2 weeks, but I would probably follow up with a “I forgot to ask at the AC, but when should I expect to hear back in regards to my performance” email the end of next week if you haven’t heard by then.
 
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Does anyone know if there are currently any vac scheme applications that are still open?
Our directory is great for this information.


You can filter by programme type and order by application deadline
 

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For the Freshfields personal statement do I need to structure it as a letter? I.e. Dear Graduate Recruitment team, then paragraph explaining your background, yours sincerely etc ? On the applications database of TCLA it has examples of both so Im not sure which is correct
No need for any letter formalities. You can just start with your opening sentence/paragraph.

Some people do include them, and you won’t be marked down for doing so, it’s just a waste of words in my opinion and won’t add anything to you personally statement.
 

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