TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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If a firm only has VS within term dates, is it still worth it to apply for an international student? Would really appreciate any advice @Jessica Booker
as an international student I avoided doing so to not waste time, as my student visa simply does not let me work full time during term time and firms generally do not sponsor visas for VS
 
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I applied for Spring VS too in November but I have not heard anything. May I please ask what they said to you?
I applied mid-October, did first stage interview end of October and have an AC in 3 days. From what I can remember, I booked one of the first AC slots available, there were some slots a bit later this month as well I think.
 

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I applied mid-October, did first stage interview end of October and have an AC in 3 days. From what I can remember, I booked one of the first AC slots available, there were some slots a bit later this month as well I think.
Congrats - good luck for your AC! I have just checked and I actually applied around the 25th October but still have not heard anything from them!
 

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Congrats - good luck for your AC! I have just checked and I actually applied around the 25th October but still have not heard anything from them!
I’m in the same boat. I think they’ve only sent PFOs to those who failed to get the benchmark on their SGT. Those who then weren’t progressed after screening haven’t been sent PFOs yet…
 

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I went to the open day at Trowers and they say they look at each application alongside the test result to decide who to progress to AC.

So I don’t think the test is pass/fail.
I thought that would mean there is still a thresh hold but those who pass will have both their test scores and applications looked at.

Also for their open day did you have to do an application or was it a first come first serve sort of thing?
 

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