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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don’t know unfortunately. I would check with the firm if you haven’t completed both already.
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Vantage is a broader application used across firms, so it maybe that Vantage are asking you for this but Freshfields don’t need it. I would potentially see if you can complete your application without the need to submit GCSE details. It might just be optional.
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    You can try and send a revised statement that is 850 words, but I wouldn’t be overly surprised if they have to take your first application. How much it will impact your applications review with it being over the 850 words is hard to determine unfortunately though.
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Yes - seen many trainees get hired without having a vacation scheme.
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    No - it’s just a quirk of their system where they use the same application system for lateral hire and business services roles.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I don’t think you can make any assumptions on this unfortunately, especially because recruitment isn’t necessarily identical from cycle to cycle. Given the timeframe, contact the firm and ask whether they can provide an update on the a status of your application or when you may hear back.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If they have no A-level criteria, this will apply across all types of qualifications and therefore you will not need a certain number of UCAS points either.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    If you have a strong set of other work experience that can draw parallels in terms of transferable skills or topics of work, and have sought other opportunities like open days/virtual programmes, then it’s still worth a punt if they are a firm you want to apply to. Back in the day there were...
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    Signed bank statement for Skadden VS

    Do you have your rental agreement? Providing that and your bank statement might be sufficient. It won’t be the first time the firm has had an issue like this so I am sure they will be able to advise at the point you get an offer if you are unable to provide the documents they need. I am sure...
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You should contact the firm to explain this. There might not be anything they can do, but at the same time they might and they definitely won’t be able to do anything if you don’t flag it to them. These tests usually have the ability to see when people clicked opened the email and/or click on...
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Not necessarily on a chronological order, and so you can’t really assume you have been unsuccessful just because other people have heard back.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    They really won’t care which order it is in. Write it in the way that works best for your story.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Either is fine - but make sure it’s relevant to your application at the same time - eg I wouldn’t cover topics or skills the firm isn’t involved with/have an interest in.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi there - unfortunately I don’t know these specifics.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’d stress that if you could point this out to firms you think are going to be super selective on the basis of university attended, they would probably take it into consideration. Firms generally love the competitive sports people for the skills/qualities they bring from outside of academia.
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Focus on 1-2 key takeaways you personally took from the event, rather than what the day consisted of.
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Just one.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Up to 100 a year (from their website) It’s bounced between 80-100 for the past two decades at least.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes - particularly for TC offers, they will need to see you have obtained the grade they state is their minimum requirement. VS is a little more difficult as you don’t usually get your results until the scheme has started/concluded, so they will usually work on the basis of the grades you have...
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This should only relate to training contract offers. I have never heard of a firm stopping you from doing multiple vacation schemes if you are only at the vacation scheme stage.

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