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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Baker McKenzie is one of them.
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It could be any of those things unfortunately. It is not unknown for a full case study to be given and for a written output to be required. I suspect they are doing it in a handwritten process to ensure there is no spell-check/AI/internet searching done - this is generally the only reason...
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I wouldn't say it was common but some people do it. Whether it is ok comes down to a few factors, including people's morals/opinions on what is right or wrong. My key consideration is whether you would potentially renege the TC offer you already have if you were to receive another TC offer from...
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Unfortunately there isn't really a lot of recent data on this topic for me to be able to provide clear guidance. However, I wouldn't say that a type of firm provides more likelihood of getting to partnership, but more the individual firm's strategy and success on firm growth and talent...
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    Training contract in just one area of law?

    Yes, this is possible if you do an SQE training contract or QWE. It would not be possible if you did a LPC training contract, otherwise known as a "period of recognised training" as you have to gain experience in three distinct areas of law, including contentious work.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This can vary massively - some firms might only provide a few weeks, others may allow you to hold the offer until the end of the summer. It is a very reasonable question to ask the Recruitment team during the scheme so you know how to manage this process.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would definitely follow up with them to see if there are any alternative options the firm can provide to you.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Waitlists will exist because there is a chance of a spot coming up as others either decline or renege on their offers. Its really difficult to know what the chances are though as it comes down to so many variables, none of which are in your control.
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes - this would be considered non-academic unless you received academic credits for the work done there.
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I agree with this. Some firms put on networking opportunities for the future trainees, especially as part of their sponsored SQE pre courses. Some also do things like "careers fairs" where they get to meet people from the various departments before putting in seat preferences. These type of...
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    if you don't need it, e.g. you have accommodation in London for the period of the vacation scheme, then I wouldn't take it up. I would only accept the offer if your accommodation in London was not available (e.g. outside of term time or tenancy ended before the scheme started) or if you were...
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I would only do this once you are in the firm - it will be far more practical to do it then rather than now.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Fantastic news! Congratulations.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Fantastic news! Well done.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No - firms don’t use such systems, so was more likely to be a scammer.
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It can be anything from the same day or the next week. How long have you been waiting?
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It can be but for most firms I would say it isn't and they just provide a time limit to complete the test, and often that time limit is quite limited/not generous. Some firms have the assessment completely untimed too which would mean no time element is calculated. So in short it would be very...
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If you have another offer that you need to decide upon, then yes, it’s okay to contact the firm and explain this is why you would appreciate if they could provide an update on your candidacy by X date.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes - this is possibly. For instance I have seen written exercises where you are given a topic and you have to write either a “for” or “against” response.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It won’t really matter if your university doesn’t use percentages and if it doesn’t have a round up/round down policy, as it will be clear that it is a 0.5 percentage when calculated manually.
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