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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    Will my grades limit me?

    I really don’t think this will be an issue considering it is really only one exam/module. The 59% module will definitely not be an issue - it’s really only the capped resit that will raise an eyebrow. You may want to explain this in applications given the circumstances.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would ensure both are covered. It’s important to make the focus on the brand ambassador role though - the answer should not talk about the firm or opportunity as if it is a TC or VS opportunity.
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    SQE: remote or in-person?

    A lot of firms will expect the SQE in person, especially if it is a bespoke course, but may look to provide other support, such as interest free loans, salary advances or holiday work to help people afford living in London.
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    SQE: remote or in-person?

    Have you checked with your firm as to whether you can study remotely?
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    Character and suitability

    If the conviction led to a suspended sentence or prison sentence, it would still need to be disclosed to the SRA even if it is spent and/or protected.
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    Character and suitability

    For the SRA to be aware of this, they must hold the records still from your initial registration 12 years ago. I suspect you will need more expert advice on this as this is very specific query - there are some law firms who provide legal advice on this particular topic. All I do know is that...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    There is no fixed time. It could be any time period in that month.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    The Early Careers team won’t be responsible for the role, so normally I would recommend finding another email address. If there is not one, you can email the Early Careers team but you may not get a response or the response might be delayed at best.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    It may be best to connect with White & Case trainees via LinkedIn for this type of insight. Although I am sure @Amma Usman, @Andrei Radu and @Ram Sabaratnam may have some useful insights into US firms more generally, if you are looking for W&C specific information on this, this may be better...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    It was intense but I used to get into a routine with it and then was surprisingly okay if you had no distractions. Some applications do not take very long to review though, while others may actually need to be reviewed more than once. I think a lot of what I miss I get through TCLA instead, so...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I can vouch for the fact this is very possible even if only 1 person was screening! I have done double that in a week on my own anyway (and with no AI!!).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’d pick whatever works best for you in terms of dates.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’d recommend looking at the firm’s templates or previous examples that they will have on their filling systems for this as formats can vary quite considerably from firm to firm.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, it can be quite normal for these processes to be drawn out over a few months for ad-hoc roles. It could easily be that someone has forgotten to take it down from the careers website or that the role is still accepting applications. It is also very normal (unfortunately) not to hear back...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I would say this would actually be quite difficult. In-house roles tend to be much more corporate/commercial based, with general advisory work (eg regulations) rather than having a litigation focus. There might be some in-house roles that are more litigation specific and in those cases it could...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I think its good if you want to work in-house long term, and especially if you have an interest in financial services or the insurance industry. Moving to private practice is not going to be straight forward if your experience is mainly in-house, even with a six-month secondment to a private...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    To me, graduate apprenticeships are no different to training contracts - you just do your SQE training alongside working rather than ahead of the TC. Otherwise they are the same opportunity.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Generally no - it would be better to wait for the 2028 cycle to open than apply now. A firm would see what stage of your academics you are in and then most likely reject you anyway as you could not start by that start date - in the exact same way they would if a 2nd year law student doing a four...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    There are a few smaller and regional firms still open - https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/WorkPlacementDeadlines
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For those who may have missed it yesterday, here is a link to the "how to succeed on your vacation scheme" talk:

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