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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
The firm wouldn't run different length schemes if there was a preference for a candidate who had done a longer or shorter scheme. I would go with the scheme that works best for you. There is some great advice in this thread that gives advice on converting your scheme...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #15,374
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Its typically been about 50/50 so I wouldn't worry too much about which route you take.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,173
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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D&I and Representation
They are called equal opportunities questions - you are likely to be asked questions about: Age Ethnicity Gender Religion Disabilities Sexual Orientation This information helps employers be able to look at the trends across groups of applicants rather than the individual data associated with...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #23
- Forum: General Discussion
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D&I and Representation
It never comes down to this decision. There will be an excellent candidate who is stronger than the other excellent candidate and the decision will be to hire them.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #22
- Forum: General Discussion
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D&I and Representation
Fewer men want to work in HR - its a similar reason to why you see fewer male teachers and nurses (and lawyers!)- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #21
- Forum: General Discussion
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D&I and Representation
It doesn't help that law degree courses are around 70% female, so the skew is likely to be seen in candidate populations at all stages. This has been an issue for nearly 20 years and I don't see it changing anytime soon. When I worked at a firm in 2005, we considered doing a targeted marketing...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #20
- Forum: General Discussion
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D&I and Representation
I would stress that two candidates being identical in performance just doesn't happen. Both candidates could "tick every box" but one will have a slightly stronger performance over the other. I have never seen an identical performance (coming up 20 years of doing this) and that there will...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Do you want to do the vacation scheme before making the decision on the TC? If so, then maybe speak to the firm and get their views on this. Its rare for the TC process to start before the VS process, and so speaking to them about this might be helpful. They may also explain you don't need to...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,150
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
They will be looking at other assessment scores or information from the application form in conjunction with the WG assessment- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #15,226
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Genuine questions you want the answer to that will help you find out more about the topics you are intrigued to learn more about in regards to the firm or why people work there. Make sure they are not obvious questions (e.g. things that you can easily find on the website) - often questions that...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #15,217
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Is it in person or virtual?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #15,194
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I would focus the first one what you hope to gain from the vacation scheme (so why the opportunity) while the second question can be more focus on why the firm.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #15,187
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I would focus the first one what you hope to gain from the vacation scheme (so why the opportunity) while the second question can be more focus on why the firm.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #15,185
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
If they have a very distinctive name, the association happens very quickly. Plus law is a small world - word gets around pretty quickly and in the same way people spot people are friendly with other people because there is a connection. Word gets around very quickly. I am not saying it...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #15,128
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Your answer only needs to focus on those sectors or departments that of are particular interest to you.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,117
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I don't think you can assume this individual got the job because of their connection, whether directly or indirectly. Some people have connections to others in the industry, but this does not mean they are automatically getting prioritised because of that connection - they can just be capable...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #15,116
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Make sure you look at the camera rather than the scream as this will give the illusion of eye contact. Ensure that you smile too! Listen attentively when their introduce themselves. It may be that they say something that is interesting to you that can then inform what type of questions you...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #15,050
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Some firms offer a period of NQ leave, but not all do. If a firm does, taking the NQ leave is not going to be frowned upon because it’s a policy provided to everyone qualifying. The department you qualify into can ask you to delay it though (due to work demands). If a firm doesn’t offer it, it...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #15,045
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I wouldn’t worry about this. If you tell your referee that you are providing their details anyway, this isn’t really an issue. If there was a delay in them sending the reference, the person doing the checks would follow up with you to see if an alternative reference would be provided. It is...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #15,030
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
You won’t need a first class, but they will look for strong grades at the higher end of the 2.1 range or above.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,099
- Forum: Applications Discussion