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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For those waiting for OC I just got an outcome from last weeks AC (direct TC app though!) final stage AC invite!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    OC final stage AC invite!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    In that case I would answer the tell me about yourself question in a more personal manner - something that’s particular about you whether that be a unique journey or a personal interest. They’ve already given an opportunity to say why law and to prove your commercial awareness so you don’t need...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This is a very broad question! Does the application have other questions that focus on commercial awareness or lend itself to such answers?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hopefully soon! I had my AC last week and haven’t heard anything yet and I know when I was booking my slot today was the last day that could be booked.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    There could be various reasons for this - the initial screen may have been very top level as suggested in the previous reply and they may now need a full review with the WG, they may still be screening other applicants and not yet finished sending out WG invites. They may be focusing on VS...
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    Next Steps

    Hi, I can offer some insight to some of this! You are correct that Disabled Students Allowance cannot be used to cover course fees, the point of Disabled Students Allowance is to cover the additional costs that a students disability cause not costs that all students incur such as fees. An...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    As far as I am aware CMS don’t do direct TC. Unless that has changed.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    2 months is not unusual to have not heard anything after initial app! However I take this approach: 1) check my spam folder to ensure I really haven't heard anything 2) check the application portal if the app has one to see if its updated on there 3) check the website to see if that provides an...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It is impossible to say the likelihood of moving from the reserve list to the VS as there are so many variables however firms wouldn't have a reserve list if they didn't need them frequently! As we can see from previous posts in these forums it isn't unusual for people to have to drop out of a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I have no idea how long they take to get back but if they wait until after all ACs as some firms do you will be waiting a little while yet, my AC for TW is early March.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Some do - it varies. Latham & Watkins hire a fair portion direct TC.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey I had mine last week and very much felt the same as I hadn't done an AC before, other firms I had progressed with in the past didn't have an AC. However there is nothing unexpected, it is exactly what the invite says, a commercial exercise including presentation and a WG. Nothing...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I would add all of the MC to the list of UK firms, they all hire a reasonable proportion at least from direct TC and CC no longer do a vac scheme, it is a first year scheme or direct TC only. I would say the most non-conventional approach would be those that only do an online tests application...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I haven't come across a definitive list - however most say in the FAQs or elsewhere on their apply pages if they are rolling or not. Any firms in particular you are wondering about? I'm sure within the wealth of knowledge on this forum someone will know for each one!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It wasn't my intention to antagonise at all - but I can see how that has occurred. The reason I am so active on this forum is the support, kindness and inclusivity shown by its members. I was simply highlighting that those values should be considered in all postings and that word choices and the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Why shouldn't everything be read from a feminist perspective as well as the male gaze, women are 50% of the population after all.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Was that last sentence really necessary or appropriate - on a public forum where you do not know the audience. It along with so much banter have misogynistic undertones. I do not think that was the intention but words and language matter.
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    Texas Two-Step

    Thanks for the follow up and input @IRO and @Tstrack I had wondered if it was just an unintended consequence of the divisive merger!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This is impossible to answer really. In terms of percentage of overall applicants to each firm that get a TC at that firm not many but each persons individual chances will be different and they will vary from firm to firm depending o what they are looking for and each persons individual...

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