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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    And it isn’t cheap either (although to be fair, none of them are).
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You don’t need to explicitly link it to the firm you are applying to. However, you may want to identify elements of other law firm’s events that align with the firm you are applying to. For instance, did you do a real estate case study at an open day, and the firm you are applying to has a great...
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Typically only once you have accepted an offer. Some firms will contact academic referees only before interview (face to face interview stage). However, they have to ask your permission to do this, so you will be aware of when they want to request it.
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes - that is not a problem at all if that’s the basis of your motivations.
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It isn’t necessary to talk about deals - it really depends on your interests/motivations. For some people that won’t be deals.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It will be 23.59 on the date stated.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    No - it’s just an automatic email to notify you they have received your test.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I would count Friday as one day and so it’s likely you will need to complete it by 23.59 tomorrow.
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You can reference you will start it, but I don’t think it is worthwhile going into the detail of what you will be doing.
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anything is open as long as it is not part of your degree or you have been contracted to do it as part of a job. I’d probably avoid the volunteering/tutoring as both fall into employment, and therefore should really be in your work experience section. However it’s a grey area and some people...
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Honestly - not really enough for it to be just about it not being your first language. That will be the case for most people moving to another country. But it’s really talking about your experience rather than the facts. For instance, moving to a country with no knowledge of the language is...
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It’s ok to use parts of it but it is always important to try and reflect on what you have done since your last application and for that to be reflected in your application. I would therefore always update as much as you can and also try to refine your application. Even reviewing your past...
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It is more about the challenge behind moving rather than moving itself. A lot of people will move countries with little issues each year, so you have to really demonstrate why your circumstances were ones where it was more challenging than other people’s.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    most likely not - you will still be flagged as a duplicate candidate.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I wouldn’t worry about it - especially given they only emailed on Friday. I am sure they will come back to you at some point next week and then you’ll be able to take the test from there
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    To me this suggests they got many more applications than they expected earlier than expected, and so are pushing the later applicants to the next programme.
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do they recruit on a rolling basis?
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It depends on how much time you run out by. A few seconds or half a sentence, then most likely not. But if you haven’t managed to communicate the key points, then that could be more of an issue.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You can do, but there is no need to. Plenty of people don’t. The only exception would be if the firm has asked you to acknowledge the email or there is information you need to respond with.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This is very normal. I wouldn’t worry too much about it, and just continue to check in with the individual to see if/when the work can be delegated to you.

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