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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    It will be fine to ask whether they have alternative dates no matter what your other commitments are. The worst that can happen is they say no and then you have to work out whether 1) change your plans or 2) decline the offer to attend.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I wouldn’t make any of these negative assumptions - the firm probably hasn’t even blinked at it being missed.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It’s not impossible - I have seen it happen but it is quite rare and some firms will just tell you to reapply, but there is no harm in asking.
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Well done to all the Debevoise offers - always lovely to see a succession of offers posted on the forums!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don’t know the details - but I would just ask the firm. They really won’t mind you asking even if the answer is no - it will be something that have been asked before many times.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Amazing news! Congratulations!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Amazing news! Congratulations!
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    I’m Batman

    Hi @I’m_Batman - I’ll flag this to Jaysen and Erin and I’m sure someone will come back to you soon.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Its fine to reference "passion work" but I would just balance it out with a broader range of interests if it is not a core practice area for the firm.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Most firms won't. Some may provide you with some form of living allowance on top of your salary if you meet certain conditions. Others may be able to offer something like a salary advance. A few firms do offer full accommodation support, but it is rare given it isn't something they offer to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Id ensure there is more balance. The reality is that your chances of working in that niche area would be pretty limited, and it could be a popular area with other trainees. It is fine to reference it but given you have already highlighted it on your application and your dissertation is on the...
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    Fit & Proper Persons Check- I’m In Debt & Have A 6yr Old Plagiarism Case - Do I Have To Declare This?

    The academic misconduct will have to be disclosed to the SRA. You may want to consider doing an early suitability test to ensure you will be able to practice, although I have heard similar issues being passed by the SRA. The debt is more whether you have not kept up with the debt. You are fine...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I would focus on “why you” as this would be covered by the other questions.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If they are doing harmful things to the company they are likely to be in breach of contract and would be investigated/disciplined because of that. You wouldn’t really have to consider any other way if there was clear evidence of the harming the company.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I wouldn’t worry about this. It’s not who you pick it, it’s how you describe them as being interesting people to talk with and you have done this.
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    qualifications on cv

    It's only going to be on one line so isn't going to take up too much space. If you wanted you could drop the BTEC subject given you don't list out all of your GCSE subjects.
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    qualifications on cv

    I'd present it something like the following: 8 GCSEs (including Maths *** and English ***), plus BTEC in Health & Social Care (equivalent to 1 x GCSE) Obviously put the grades in for your Maths and English GCSEs where the *** are!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It doesn’t mean anything at all - it can just be the way it plays out. All it could be is down to your assessors not being able to catch up to discuss your feedback while other candidates’ assessors have. You really can’t assume it means anything.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No it is not a bad sign - it is still "early this week". If you haven't heard anything by late Friday or early Monday, then maybe check in with them.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Choose the modules you want to study - I really don’t think it makes any difference if you chose between those two modules, and ultimately if you had a strong preference for pursuing tax law or medical law, you’d be naturally picking that topic anyway. Just go with what works best for you and...

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