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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
It can happen, but at the same time firms may just push you to a direct TC process instead or push you to accept their offer over another firm’s.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I personally wouldn’t repeat this information - to me events are definitely not work experience. Open days can be, so if you wanted to separate them out that way, you could.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
On the diversity point, that is probably one of the key ways they can quickly select people - it won’t just be the university they attend, but also the grades people have to get into that university and then the grades they have achieved while there. It’s one way to be super selective and...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Many US firms will have a higher application to vacancy ratio, but effectively can afford to be super selective on other things rather than reading applications holistically (and probably even fully). They will filter out much more quickly based on what they see in an application in just a quick...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Is qualification done in a specific area of law ?
Yes - it is pretty standard that you will need to go through some form of selection process for an NQ role if you are in an intake of trainees who could also be interested in the same role. Exceptions tend to be if you are the only trainee qualifying at that time or if you are the only person...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Your work experience is likely to be included elsewhere in your application, so won’t need repeating, and it’s likely the awards and prizes would be too. Try to break it down more to how you will align with the firm, by either your motivations to do the work they can provide or by the...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
It will depend on your term dates and when the schemes run. You can work outside of term dates.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #991
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
definitely not a typo - the sentence would not make sense as “can’t” because of the than in the sentence. I read it that they are insinuating you are one of the too many high calibre applicants.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
It is more complicated than employment laws. For law firms (and many other professional services and public sector organisations) it can also be down to things like conflicts checks. If there is a clause in your contract that you have to disclose any other interests in other organisations or...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #969
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Just to stress this isn’t necessarily the case - many employment contracts will restrict you from working elsewhere and working for another employer will have to be declared (and approved) in those instances.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #967
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
what kind of job are you in and is your line manager aware you are looking to take time off for internships?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #966
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Is qualification done in a specific area of law ?
Training contracts are fixed term contracts of two-years. Towards the end of the training contract you will apply to an NQ role in a specific department. If you secure an NQ role, it means at that point you become more specialist and only do work that the department covers. You generally...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
A full reference isn’t needed, but the topic is going to be more interesting than the publication but the context of where you learnt about the topic can be helpful - just keep it super short.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Either are fine to use - just try to explain what this means though to you and your motivations, as just citing a ranking tends be quite superficial. Think about either why this is important to you or the opportunities it will bring to you.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #960
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
You don’t have to include this in the Slaughters cover letter - we have seen plenty of people be shortlisted for interview without this formality.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
In 99.99% of cases, such screening does not happen until you accept an offer so there is no chance of you being rejected from firms because this particular firm will not provide a reference. For the rare instances where screening is done, it’s going to be done prior to final stage interview, and...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TC Advice Resources
I highly recommend applying for our a scholarship programme - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/scholarship/. We also have a lot of free courses/resources too. Honestly I don’t think the guidance is any different if you are in your first year, final year or are a career changer!- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2023-24 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)
Are you looking for advice on how to apply or have you accepted a place on an open day and want guidance on how best to approach the day?- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Like a lot of these things, it really depends in the context of how you are saying it and in response to the specific wording of the question. For instance, if you didn’t name them and just say you knew partner or even someone who works at the firm, is your answer going to have any less value...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #927
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Vacation scheme for international students with no graduate visa
You may want to check to see whether you are eligible for any other form of visa, like a youth mobility visa or a high potential individual visa, as this will give you the right to work in the U.K. for a period of time.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion