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Extremely bad A-level results and non RG university
Also, I must stress, these are not “exceptionally bad” A-level grades!- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Extremely bad A-level results and non RG university
Your route to law is very possible - I have seen people do it from non RG unis and with similar A-level grades to yourself. I would advise against doing A-levels and your degree at the same time though - realistically to do well in either you really need to focus on one or the other and there...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Retaking alevels whilst at uni
It will come down to more than work experience an academics, but there are plenty of people who will start or have started training contracts with law firms in London with lower A-level grades than yours.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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Retaking alevels whilst at uni
I don’t think there is any point in doing this. It would’ve better to focus on getting great first year grades. Most firms who have an A-level criteria will consider it for first sitting only anyway - you’d have to declare them as resits, and I think most firms would suggest just focusing on...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It’s not necessary at all - I’d only suggest doing them if it’s going to bring something new/different to your CV (eg if it helped you learn about a different area of law). They are effectively a marketing tool rather than a recruitment tool for firms.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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request to delete my account
If you want to delete your account, please private message me and I can look to action this in the morning.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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A-level Grades
1) I would expect most likely unless they use a contextualised recruitment process and your background is one where you would be flagged by the system (eg you went to an underperforming school). 2)I would expect any firm that confirms they don’t have a requirement or do not disclose anything to...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I would personally include the date but all the other things can be omitted.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,498
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
You may want to join our junior lawyers community and post your question in there as there maybe more responses in there rather than the standard forum.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #616
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I would very much expect this to be the case, as tests like this should only use the information presented rather than requiring specific knowledge.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,491
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hi everyone - just a reminder of our TCLA community rules that can be found here As part of our community rules we ask that you do not disclose video interview questions in the forums, as we feel this has a negative impact on the recruitment process where people can fully prepare for the...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,484
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Congratulations - that is fantastic news!- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,483
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I wouldn’t worry, I wouldn’t expect many people to understand this and it doesn’t even really make much sense unless they provide more context. On a basic level it means you need to perform in the top 62% of a group of people who take the assessment. That group of people could be other...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,462
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Definitely - as long as they are your strongest examples of the competency and you are not just using them because the are a “vacation scheme” example.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,448
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Loads of people take days off for appointments/days out - it’s not uncommon at all.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Vacation scheme on a work visa
In the vast majority of case, unfortunately not - your visa only allows you to work a second job for up to 20 hours a week that is in the same occupation code and at the same level as your main job. The fact a summer vacation scheme will be full time and unlikely on the same job code as you are...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Reneging TC offer
The SRA has no stipulation. You really need to wait for your T&Cs first. Generally though you can renege up until you accept any financial support from the firm or start any onboarding processes (whether that be for law school/SQE prep or starting the TC onboarding processes). Other firms may...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Can having your own business count as work experience?
Then you could pull reports from Etsy to show your sales/income.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Can having your own business count as work experience?
Yes - self employment should definitely be included. Be aware that you should keep records of your business to be able to prove this employment though - eg tax submissions, formal company registrations, bank accounts etc. and that you’ll probably need to find someone who can provide some kind of...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Applying for Vacation Schemes After Graduation
1) graduates will mean anyone who has completed their undergraduate degree, whether that be those who have gone onto postgraduate level education or into the world of work. 2) no 3) no - they haven’t got the ability to sponsor you until the training contract starts. But international students...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion