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

    Haha this is what I’m hoping! I’ve definitely got a whole host of other reasons for applying but I noticed it was something that is spoken about a lot and was worried it would be obvious if it wasn’t mentioned! Thank you for responding Flora ❤️
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I am currently finishing my Travers Smith cover letter and was wondering if it was ok not to mention their ‘best friend’ system as a reason for applying.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    If you are on the January GDL but want to start the September LPC/BPTC but they ask for confirmation of your grades in August (wont get my grades until September) will I still be able to do the course?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Yes this is exactly what I was thinking and tbh I want to put my all into my new role rather than juggling applications and new job! Plus I'll be working in the financial market and insurance team so its very relevant to corp law and something i'd love to chat about in an interview!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi this is a bit random but I was wondering if anyone is in my shoes. a) is it too late to apply to direct TCs? b) I will be starting my new job at the end of July, I'm honestly really excited about it as its a policy job and it ticks a lot of boxes for me but long term I still think law is...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Happy to help :)
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Thank you Jessica, I already work at the CS so I do know it takes a while but I'm still hoping its the shorter of the two! I know the team manager said she would try and speed up the process so fingers crossed!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Not law firm related but I just received an offer for a policy adviser role at the civil service. Does anyone know *roughly* how long pre-employment checks take? I know I have to do counter terrorist checks but it would be nice to know when I can hand in my notice!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I work in the family court and I don't think I could work in family. Just having to listen to children give evidence or hear the upsetting details of some cases is harrowing and as you said Daniel I'd definitely bring the work home, I already feel like I do and I only interact with them for the...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Sorry, I know this has probably already been asked a million times, but what kind of things/websites did you use (I don't know if there is a thread/article about this already).
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    It's for the Ministry of Housing, communities and local authorities!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Sorry this is not law related but I have an interview for a Policy Adviser role at the Civil Service. Its a behaviours/strengths based interview but I haven't done an interview in a while so was hoping to get some tips? I currently work at the CS but my interview was exceptionally easy and only...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same lol
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    Law firms & Diversity

    This might be somewhat unrelated but I had the opposite happen where a shocked colleague told me that I spoke perfect English even though I had grown up here...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I emailed them for an update and they said my app was still under review but that it takes them a while as each application is reviewed by several people so I guess we just have to wait and see lol!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Are there any firms that have stood out to people for their work on ESG? In particular their environmental work?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    same lol!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ooo congrats! This gives me some hope that they are in fact still reviewing applications! Best of luck!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I was rejected for a VS via phone so it does happen!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Did you reach out to high-street firms or bigger firms? I always wanted to email but felt quite scared as I had no legal experience?

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