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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No - the standards will be the same across the schemes. I would go with the programme that works better for you based on your other commitments. Just be mindful that the Spring scheme will be a matter of weeks before your final exams.
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No - invites for the video interview haven’t even gone out!
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Wow 5 offers for one firm! Love to see the success within the TCLA community!
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The video interview is the only stage after an application is submitted. Looking at the data, the SJT wasn’t an appropriate selection tool for the firm, so it was removed.
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would aim to do it by 23.59 tonight just to play on the safe side. The clock may just run in full days and the Tuesday could have counted as the first day.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No situational judgement test this year - it’s been replaced with a video interview.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    as it sounds like its head and shoulders only, a t-shirt is likely to be ok.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    In most cases yes, as it will be deemed a new application cycle. However, some firms make you wait 12 months before reapplying and a small number restrict the number of applications you can make in total in any given time period. In these instances you may not be able to apply for the winter...
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    And three Open day offers back to back as well! Loving the good news on a Monday!
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Three offers back to back! What we like to see! Well done everyone!
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Depends how the question is framed. If they ask for one, focus on one. If they state strengths, then mentioning 2-4 is sufficient.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Team work is quiet vague and something most people can claim and so that’s why it doesn’t necessarily hit well for this type of question. But you need to pick your own strengths - try not to fit what you think they are going to want to hear. Using your self awareness identify the things that...
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It needs to be something that has been difficult/outside of your comfort zone but something you have learnt and grown from. It doesn’t need to come from work or your studies, it can come from life more generally. Although some people do use health related matters to highlight challenges, you...
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would wait to see if the other person instigates it or not - it’s not really something that happens as much these days, especially post Covid and so you won’t be scrutinised if it’s something you don’t do.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It depends on the exercise, but typically some of the following: - Accuracy - Structure - Conciseness - Appropriate level of tone - Knowing your audience - Attention to detail - Analytical skills - Commercial awareness - An ability to identify what’s important - Presenting information persuasively
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would personally recommend getting it done by 23.59 tonight just in case the 7 days started on the day you received the invite.
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There are some questions here under the firm knowledge section: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/175-training-contract-interview-questions-2/
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It won’t massively impact your score as it’s likely there are going to be multiple aspects assessed within the exercise. They are likely to knock some points off but those could be made up elsewhere.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No - this information is protected and only accessible from a reporting across candidates basis. They will monitor general application levels from diverse groups though and then try to supplement this with targeted advertising or marketing to attract more diverse applicants.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can be down to a range of reasons - maybe the quality isn’t there, maybe they have diversity targets they want to hit and that isn’t seen in the application pool, maybe the recruitment process can just be delayed due to resource, maybe they have an event happening later in the year and want to...

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