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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi there - not a problem to post this where it could be helpful to our community!
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would do it for the programme you are applying to only. So if that is a VS, just focus on the challenges within the VS rather than talking about what it could be as a trainee. As they are saying “this programme”, to me talking about future opportunities would not be answering the question.
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Because some people won’t be able to do vacation schemes and so the TC route is a viable route for those people, and makes sure the firm does not miss out on those people. If you can wait for the next VS application cycle then I would do, unless you have reasons why you didn’t apply for a VS...
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Just what vacancy and when you applied should be sufficient unless they are asking which stage you got to.
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    In most instances, you won’t be visible to GR teams even if you do connect with them on LinkedIn. They are generally connected with hundreds/possibly thousands of other people and their timelines are far busier than you can ever be “visible” to them. And that’s even assuming they have the time...
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    They haven’t changed their mind it’s just something on their very long to do list to get to at some point. You have emailed on Friday - emails might not get picked up for a couple of days, so I would wait until the end of next week (so around the 15th) and then call again if you haven’t...
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    GDL -> SQE1 + 2?

    1) it is likely you will need some form of prep course to help you prepare for the SQE assessments. You may have the legal knowledge but it’s really about the prep and practice for the assessments that will be important. 2) SQE1 exams are currently mid to late January and mid to late July each...
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There are some CV templates here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/cv-templates.2296/ There is a general template for cover letters here: https://targetjobs.co.uk/static/dac3ac754bc1fa4af6f7a66edf8f35c3/vacation-scheme-cover-letter-template.pdf
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    What other questions or sections are you asked to provide on the full application form?
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Updates in the legal sector aren't always rapid/high volume, so I would say anything in the last 12 months would be fine to highlight.
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It may have "sold out" if we only set a number of purchases. Jaysen will be back online tomorrow, so I will flag to him in case there is anyway we can honour the discount still.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Yes - all of those things would be great evidence. It’s just about balance, so if you your academics and work experience points towards IP, just balance it out elsewhere with other commercial interests.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is why I often suggest people avoid using awards as a reference point. There is likely to be a reason it has dropped so quickly (maybe it has lost key partners in this team or has lost key clients), and I think you really have to think about what does the ranking mean for you as a...
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    Gap between SQE and Training Contract

    Same firms will allow you to defer for up to an extra year but this is not guaranteed and something you would need to request. The firm could say no, especially where an LLM will not be directly be helpful/purposeful for your immediate career.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Practice areas will be the different areas of law: corporate, finance, tax, employment, IP, real estate, etc. While sectors will be the industries the clients work in: Finance, technology, media, hospitality, retail etc. It is fine to present your interests in hospitality, but I would lead...
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    i don’t agree that you should be pitching this as “why not me”. What specifically were you told by this partner to do?
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would try to get at least to 400 words per answer as if they are asking for up to 500, I suspect they want fuller or more detailed/depth of analysis answers.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Firms that have a broad range of practice areas will just want reassurances from your application that you are interested in a wide range of work than just IP. For instance, you may only do 6 months in IP (and in some firms possibly only 3-4 months), and so what is going to keep you interested...
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes - that wouldn’t be an issue as although it is a seperate jurisdiction, the two are very similar to one another.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Some firms way ask for confirmation of your grades before making your offer but some will wait until the onboarding processes start for the role.

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