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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’d try to cut it by about 50-75 words if you can but it’s not completely necessary to do so if your writing is structured and concise:m. Remember to not repeat info in other sections (like your work experience descriptions). This post may also help with conciseness -...
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA premium database - pls approve

    Hi there - please can you PM me proof of purchase and I can set this up for you once I have seen this.
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would try and give the best example of the two given they are asking you to explain one. You could frame it in a way that identifies both briefly but then only detail one. eg: During X and Y I demonstrated my drive. Specifically for Y, I was motivated by A, which led to……
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I wouldn’t say quick to respond via email - they get a lot of emails. I wouldn’t worry about it too much, in most cases you can work out if someone wouldn’t need a visa (eg if they are studying at a U.K. university)
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think this will be 23.59 tomorrow. It would be pretty weird for them to close on a Saturday evening - if you were going to close on a weekend, you might as well do it on a Sunday.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It will apply to the vacancy you are applying to, but if this included being converted to a TC at a later date I would include this too.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The assessment is not going to be determined purely by a couple of errors, as there will be multiple aspects that are assessed. I would just wait to hear back rather than trying to work out the “what ifs” because they are impossible to know
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Incredibly unlikely. I encourage people to use weekends to switch off from expecting updates!
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No need to upload a CV - it’s just where they use the same applicant tracking system for their other vacancies that require a CV (eg lateral hires) and the functionality can’t be turned off.
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think market is throwing people - it could easily be sector or industry. They just means what have you done to learn about the topic/career/industry more generally.
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is really not an issue - you are referencing the firm elsewhere in your application (in your work experience section) and they will expect your interests to be driven from the things you have experienced.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’d guarantee most successful applications have some form of error on them. There is an element of whether that error is spotted, how serious it is (the one you mention is pretty minor), and the strength of your application more generally. At Freshfields we used to do a drafting session with...
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    Flex Legal Paralegal Roles

    If you are still studying, they probably won’t consider you until about 6-8 weeks before you finish your course.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    It’s more what you took from the conversation rather than who said it in all honesty. It’s fine to reference names, but it isn’t necessary.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Highly unlikely, although sometimes happens late Sunday evening if they have operations in Asia who have been screening/processing application for the U.K. office.
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Highly unlikely but you may get asked for feedback on both how you thought you tackled the task both as a group and individually (eg you performance).
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Passing the SQE will help as it remove the gamble of hiring someone who doesn’t pass, but I don’t think it will mean firms overlook other aspects of an application at the same time.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If it is late 2021 I think this is just about okay. But sometimes certain type of deals don’t happen a lot (especially over the last couple of years where deal activity has been a bit limited at times), and things like litigation cases can also take many years - so if it’s particularly unique or...
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Forum slang for “Please f**k off” - jokingly referencing when a firm turns you down.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It might be as simple that it is not possible to add additional time to the test. It maybe that the test provider/designer states that it is not appropriate to add extra time to keep the validity of the test. Or it just may be considered that it is not a “reasonable” adjustment. It could be that...

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