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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don’t think it indicates anything beyond that if you secure a place on the open day you will automatically receive an assessment centre spot. I would wait until you know the outcome of your open day application before applying to the vacation scheme.
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I don’t think there are two skills to pick. I would focus on your strengths first and maybe identify 3 or 4 where you are going to have strong examples of demonstrating those skills and then think which skills might fit most closely with the firm. Although the question is asking about lawyers...
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You can, but it is not necessary for this answer and I would be concerned that by deflecting to what could have been done differently, you won't really be selling the success/result of your initial approach to demonstrating your initiative. I think this would work if your initial approach wasn;t...
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Glad you got it sorted!
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Tie it to you first - you should focus on your challenges, rather than generically what most trainees could say. Then tie it to the firm. Try to be specific about the firm's resources you could use. Name them using the terminology the firm uses - be specific as possible. Ensure your answer is...
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    Anyone had experience with staffing agencies for legal jobs?

    I recommend registering with a small number of recruitment agencies if you are looking for such work. Some law firms still use recruitment agencies due to lack of capacity in their own recruitment teams, while others will have dedicated recruiters who actively promote and recruit their own...
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Unless this is a charity or providing a public service like legal aid, please avoid. If this is a company that charges and makes revenue, the role should be paid minimum wage and labelling them up as a "volunteer" role actually rarely makes them such. The company is likely to be on the wrong...
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If its optional, the firm does not need it to make a decision on your application. It is most likely a default setting on their application software that they can't remove.
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'd stress (as someone who has designed and implemented such assessments) that this is highly unlikely to happen even with having more nerves at an assessment centre stage.
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think a topic like this is off the cards as it is something that will be impacting lawyers. As long as you focus on the potential impact of policy decisions rather than your opinions on political figures, I don't see this as being an issue.
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You don't have to include this detail and generally I would say to avoid it as it can come across as more of an excuse if you explain why you failed (outside of mitigating circumstances). If you go on to do well on the resit, this would show you could do better and so explaining how you did...
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I wouldn't worry about structure here - I would just present the facts of any exams/modules you had to resit, when they happened, and if you passed the second after the resit, with any final grade and capped score.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You should definitely reschedule if you are unwell - it is not appropriate to attend an assessment if you are unwell and like universities, recruiters very much take a "fit to sit" approach. However, you can PM me about this but my PMs are exceptionally busy at the moment and I cannot guarantee...
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would try to do more self-analysis as to what you think you could have improved on if you did not get enough feedback from the firm, and focus your answer in the interview as to what you have done subsequently to try to improve/develop in the areas you thought were your weaker areas.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    Mishcon deadline

    Applications are still open so I would take it as 23.59 tonight (Wednesday).
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes - unless the firm recruits exclusively from vacation schemes, you should apply to TCs if they are the better option for you.
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, that is not a problem.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It could easily come up in an interview so I would prepare some general thoughts and opinions on the topic.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Definitely something to ask either or both firms. The worst they can say is no, and you have to decline a place with one of the firms, but that is not really any different position you are in now.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Do you mean the access to the subcribers part of TCLA?

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