General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Thanks Jessica!

Be mindful that if you are an international student a 6 month course may not be eligible for post study visas. Something to check with the course provider.

 

[tla99]

Be mindful that if you are an international student a 6 month course may not be eligible for post study visas. Something to check with the course provider.

ah ok will look into it

 

[LeilaScott]

@Jaysen I am having issues getting access to the gold members resources on the forum - don't think my paid membership is linked with this account? how should I fix this?

 

[Jaysen]

@Jaysen I am having issues getting access to the gold members resources on the forum - don't think my paid membership is linked with this account? how should I fix this?

Just saw your email - I will fix this now

 

[CF1234]

hey guys, i'm currently completing the legal cheek vacation scheme, but missed the Green economy session yesterday (14;00-15:00) due to a uni seminar!!!

I would REALLY REALLY appreciate it if someone could send me any notes they took, or jump on a call with me to discuss??

thanks so much in advance <3

 

[LeilaScott]

Just saw your email - I will fix this now

Thank you!!

 

[Msh123]

Hey people! Does anyone have experience applying for arbitration internships?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Random question for those who did AS and A2 A-levels....

Is your A2 grade a combined score with your AS grade, or is it that A2 only represents your second year results?

 

[Elle W]

Random question for those who did AS and A2 A-levels....

Is your A2 grade a combined score with your AS grade, or is it that A2 only represents your second year results?

A2 is a combined grade of the two

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

A2 is a combined grade of the two

Thank you!

 

[CJM.UC]

Random question for those who did AS and A2 A-levels....

Is your A2 grade a combined score with your AS grade, or is it that A2 only represents your second year results?

Hi! So A-LEVELS were changed in the year 2016/7. Previously your A-Level score would be weighted against your AS score (the weightings really depend on the subject too). In my year (2017) my first year grades did not contribute to my overall grade in A2. So while I sat formal AS exams in 2016, my overall A-LEVEL grade was based on my Year 2 results.

The transition took place between 2016 to 2020, so most essay subjects switched to the new method in the earlier years and some other subjects (e.g. maths) transitioned slightly later

 

[Elle W]

Hi! So A-LEVELS were changed in the year 2016/7. Previously your A-Level score would be weighted against your AS score (the weightings really depend on the subject too). In my year (2017) my first year grades did not contribute to my overall grade in A2. So while I sat formal AS exams in 2016, my overall A-LEVEL grade was based on my Year 2 results.

The transition took place between 2016 to 2020, so most essay subjects switched to the new method in the earlier years and some other subjects (e.g. maths) transitioned slightly later

I'm ageing myself haha - I did my A2s in 2015 so my AS levels in 2014 fully counted

 

[TA281990]

Is this for the open day? I literally just did mine and they asked 3 questions

Hi, was just wondering what kind of questions they asked? Have to do mine soon and anxious as VIs typically aren't my strong suit!

 

[s.k.o]

Hey everyone, has anyone used their phone for a Video Interview? How did it go? I think my phone has a better camera than my laptop. I want to use my phone on a tripod to avoid video quality issues.

 

[hd112211]

Hey everyone, has anyone used their phone for a Video Interview? How did it go? I think my phone has a better camera than my laptop. I want to use my phone on a tripod to avoid video quality issues.

I’ve never done it, but it might depend entirely on the VI system being used. If it’s the kind that asks you consecutive questions with only a few seconds pause in between to read the next question then this might not be feasible on a mobile device (be it front or rear camera). You won’t be able to read the question if you are using the rear camera or it might be too small to see using the front.

If the VI system just requires you to record video clip answers to set questions then it sounds feasible to use a mobile device. Although all the VI’s I’ve done were of the former variety.

 

[s.k.o]

I’ve never done it, but it might depend entirely on the VI system being used. If it’s the kind that asks you consecutive questions with only a few seconds pause in between to read the next question then this might not be feasible on a mobile device (be it front or rear camera). You won’t be able to read the question if you are using the rear camera or it might be too small to see using the front.

If the VI system just requires you to record video clip answers to set questions then it sounds feasible to use a mobile device. Although all the VI’s I’ve done were of the former variety.

Thanks for your reply. I decided to set up my phone as a webcam while still using my desktop.

 

[Jaysen]

Locking this thread as we'll be opening up a new one!