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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    Solicitor Apprenticeships 2024 - Discussion Thread

    Solicitor Apprenticeship resources: https://citycentury.co.uk/ - City Century is a solicitor apprenticeship initiative that identifies, recruits, educates, and develops the very best talent, connecting them to the City of London. City Century has over 50 firms taking on solicitor apprentices in...
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    Solicitor Apprenticeships 2024 - Discussion Thread

    With the increase in solicitor apprenticeship opportunities, TCLA wanted to start a forum and thread for those seeking these opportunities in 2024. If you complete a solicitor apprenticeship, you’ll receive the same qualifications as someone who has taken a traditional route to becoming a...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    This is really just a very brief summary of where you are up to (this question could be used in a CV blind interview), and then ultimately is another way of asking why you have chosen the firm.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They will tell you anything you need to bring in the invitation/joining instructions.
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Only if you have something to add. For some people they won’t and that’s not an issue if that is the case, this is just an opportunity to highlight anything that you naturally could not have included in any other section but that you think is important to your application.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Go with what is right for you and don’t be afraid to use the full spectrum.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    k It may not be their mistake but the technology, so be mindful with language if you do follow up with them. The blame may not be at their door.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    If they don’t require GCSEs (the earlier post says they they only want A-level onwards.), then you wouldn’t need to provide these. If you are not completing your academics in an online form, then make sure they are on the CV. However, if you are being asked to compete your module results...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Most firms won’t give it to all vacation scheme students as it basically is a similar cost to the weekly salary, and therefore doubles their costs. Some firms may provide a form of bursary depending on your financial circumstances though, but it’s usually a top up payment rather than paying for...
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I They could discuss this after the interviews. It really depends that the question is - if it’s asking your interviewers’ opinion or personal experience on something, then it is not so much of an issue to repeat the question. However, I would try to aim to ask different questions throughout...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Yes - you will need to provide your undergraduate degree modules even if it is a non-law subject.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    You can use the same theme, but I would expect the answer to be more in depth and be presented a different way to your written answer.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Their website states they have only recently got the ability to sponsor work permits, and so it could easily be that they don’t have a lot of international staff, as anyone they would have hired up to recently would have needed the right to work in the U.K.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    SQE - post graduate visa (international student)

    You can qualify via a paralegal role, but I only recommend doing this if you are being given a clear opportunity to step into a NQ role upon qualification. Alternatively, qualifying the traditional way through a training contract is the more secure option, so you gain exposure to the relevant...
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    SQE - post graduate visa (international student)

    1) While on a student visa, you will be restricted to working 20 hours a week during term time. For LLMs, your term time can sometimes include either briefer or fewer periods of leave compared to an undergraduate course. If you subsequently take up a graduate visa, there will be no restrictions...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Neither - it is not going to change how they view your you as a candidate, it will just force them to make a decision earlier if they need to. They will ask you to confirm your offer and ask you to explain which vacation schemes dates the other firm is running the scheme for. They are then...
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No - we don’t have this. I wouldn’t expect a non law student to have this kind of knowledge though unless they have studied the GDL.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I wouldn’t repeat these questions in the cover letter. Just focus on why you.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would try to call them first rather than email - you may get a quicker response. If you can’t speak to someone, then email.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If it is 300 words, they are not expecting you to include formalities like addresses, just an appropriate welcome and sign off structure.
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