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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I know there is a lot going on at the firm as they move to the Broadfield brand - so it maybe delayed because of that. I would drop them an email and see if they can give you any insight via there.
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Some interesting news for those considering Herbert Smith Freehills. I feel old as I remember their first merger! https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/herbert-smith-freehills-in-merger-talks-with-kramer-levin
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    1) I don't think you have to compare firms but I do think you have to be specific in why the firm is different to others you have applied to. 3) No - I don't think they need to be connected, but it won't be an issue if they are at the same time.
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think it will work that way unfortunately as they will have processed your first application on some level and therefore it will have been considered. I think if you reapplied, you would be automatically rejected for a second application within the same cycle/for the same vacancy.
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don’t think you need subheadings. You can just tackle the three areas in different paragraphs.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They don’t take them away but they don’t expect you to use them at the same time.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No - it’s fine to repeat that connection if both questions are asked. There is a slightly different emphasis where you are talking about other firms rather than their firm.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I sense if this is asked at the end of an interview they are just asking to get a sense of you as a person rather than a candidate.
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You can align anything that is important to you whether it’s culture, training style, values, etc - it does not always have to be practice related.
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think being specific where you can is helpful and persuasive, but there is a balance to it. I think you can just reference one (possibly two firms) but ensure they are most closely aligned to the firm you are applying to. In your situation you could say something like “Having enjoyed the...
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    My TC journey!

    To me they are quite different. You can be incredibly self aware but have no drive to learn about different things/push your self development, and vice versa, have lots of willingness to learn but no self awareness. One is an internal factor while the other is more of an external factor.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is highly unlikely where it’s non working days.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Highly unlikely - recruitment teams won’t be working over the weekend.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes - I would just frame it as asking when you will hear back rather than asking for an outcome, unless you need (rather than want) to know the outcome.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Firms may be able to allow you to start earlier, but many will have already filled their earlier vacancies and may not be able to bring your start date forward at the same time. This is not uncommon though and many future trainees find themselves with time available before their training...
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It would be seen as a minor typo but I don’t think it would be a deal breaker on its own.
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I will always recommend updating and refining applications. I don’t think you can assume that because an application was successful before it will be again. In addition, it’s important to show more recent evidence of your experiences and pursuit of the career, so I would ensure anything you...
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes - this can be something many firms factor into their decisions when inviting people to open days. It’s difficult to say whether it’s common, but it happens enough.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You’d know before the 20th if you got on the open day though. And if you did get on the open day, that have said you have got a spot on the assessment centre, so you wouldn’t have to worry about when (or possibly if) you applied.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes - this and that you understand the realities of how you will work as a trainee on a practical level.

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