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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Could mean they are running 4 ACs for each of their phases? No idea tho - 8 ACs does seem an awful lot
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I applied for Fieldfisher London for direct TC and have received the holding e-mail? I thought they were none-rolling?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello, what sort of information do firms usually request when seeking references? Can companies and universities only give information out that has been specifically requested of them?
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    SRA - Character Suitability

    Thanks Jessica I have messaged you with the report. I don't know exactly what it says on my record, but what I sent it what was given as 'evidence' against me.
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    SRA - Character Suitability

    Hi Jessica. Sorry but I meant that the offence on my record was not due to an academic offence but a behavioural offence. There are three things I am concerned about here 1.) Will a firm find out about this (I believe they only seek references after completion of VS and if they want to offer you...
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    SRA - Character Suitability

    Hi Jessica. I too have been worrying about how my university record could affect me obtaining a training contract recently. Unlike the OP mine is definitely on my university record and I am unsure how this will affect my chances of a career in law and is behaviour related not academic. I never...
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    2.2 first year grade

    Thanks. Do you know of any firms that would consider me for a VC with a 2.2? I'm thinking of still applying for firms that ask for a 2.1, but I don't want to apply to a firm that automatically filters out applicants with a 2.2. Some firms also specify that I must be 'on track' for a 2.1, does...
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    2.2 first year grade

    Ok, so do I still put down my mitigating circumstances and explain fully how they affected me. If they do ask for verification, if I can't provide that, that won't disadvantage me will it? The worst that will happen is they may disregard the mitigating circumstances because of failure of...
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    2.2 first year grade

    No, and I can't bring it up to the university now to appeal my grade as you can't bring up extenuating circumstances after you have completed your assessment. Will that matter if I put it down in an app to a firm? Will they know I didn't tell the university? Here at 9.50,
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    2.2 first year grade

    Yeah I mean specifically how it'll effect my chances of attaining a VC in first year. I know first year grades won't matter next year, and my grades will go up. I think I may have extenuating circumstances also, in the form of a close family bereavement occurring during my assessment period...
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    2.2 first year grade

    How will me getting a 2.2 (58%) at first year affect my chances of getting a vacation scheme at a commercial law firm? Will I still be considered or will most firms not consider me?
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    3 vacancies at 3 different offices - same firm - can I apply to all 3?

    Hey, I've a few more questions if you don't mind answering them. Would be a greta help. 1.) How easy is it to move firm after I've completed my training, I'm thinking if they don't retain me for any reason, or I decide I don't like the firm and another firm does an area of law I am interested...
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    3 vacancies at 3 different offices - same firm - can I apply to all 3?

    It is guaranteed work experience, but I know that doesn't guarantee me a TC offer from them in the future, but I thought it would help a lot. What are your thoughts on working in regions, because everyone seems to be so London obsessed? What's the benefit of working in London, apart from the...
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    3 vacancies at 3 different offices - same firm - can I apply to all 3?

    It comes with work experience at the firm as well, so I'm presuming that the firm I get with will boost my chances of me attaining a TC with them, so I see this choice as potentially affecting my longer term career.
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    3 vacancies at 3 different offices - same firm - can I apply to all 3?

    Hi again, strange question incoming, but DLA Piper and Eversheds Sutherland have recently upped their NQ salary to £65k and £63k respectfully. One of my three choices for a mentoring scheme that I am on was Addleshaw Goddard, and I picked them as a choice because I am not keen on moving to...
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