TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

wqueens8

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Jun 28, 2024
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Mixed bag for my WBD score: high for both verbal and numerical, but 3 and 4 for grit and applied intellect :( 7 and 9 for the other two. No idea if that’s anywhere close to getting an AC but we’ll all find out together soon I guess
completely different firm, but I got the exact same scores for Baker McKenzie and got progressed to the next stage, so don't lose hope!
 

Someoneinlaw

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Jul 23, 2024
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The way I get around it is by doing more, usually. If I get a rejection then I try to send off another app the same week so I know I have another one out there, and that normally makes me feel better.

I found it harder this cycle than the last two. After a rejection from a firm I did an AC with last cycle, I just couldn't get out of bed for a day I was that down. I've said it before on here, but the way I pick myself back up is by thinking of life as a wheel of fortune - sometimes you're at the bottom, sometimes you're at the top, but the wheel NEVER stops spinning. At one point, logically, you HAVE to be on top.

Also, cut yourself some slack. It takes a lot of energy to do all these applications. Celebrate the small successes (eg just getting an application out there) and have a dance around the kitchen or something. Sounds silly, but the little things really help :)
Love your analogy of the wheel
 

Wannabe_Lawyer

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Jul 22, 2018
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do spots not fill up though? especially in london
I think the only advantage of applying early is if you're looking to secure scholarships. But even those I think don't have deadlines until June or so (don't quote me on that).

But otherwise, I think the two biggest schools like BPP and ULaw struggle to fill all their spots.
 

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