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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes - they do get access to the application and interview database. Please let me know if there is anything I can do in regards to this.
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I wouldn’t say avoid it as it’s great evidence to have - I just wouldn’t dedicate a lot of wording to it. A brief reference is typically sufficient, and you can focus more on the topic than the firm if that helps too - e.g. “Having completed Forage programmes in M&A and Intellectual Property, I...
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    Will applying to Direct TC's now prevent/hurt my 2024 Spring/Summer VS Applications?

    Some firms do have policies that state you can only apply once in a calendar or academic year, Or within a 12 month period, so if that is the case you should factor that into your decision making as to whether to apply or wait. You may find more success once you have your final year grades, as...
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It generally shows initiative and proactiveness.
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It’s not that it’s bad on its own, it’s just more worrying when all of someone’s employment is through connections. When it comes to wording, phrase it more on how you either obtained or made the most of that connection, rather than the connection itself.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Sometimes people do hear back quicker: but depends on a whole range of factors that differ from firm to firm. For instance, if your firm runs multiple vacation schemes, it is not unreasonable for them to wait until all of them have concluded before offering people. I wouldn’t worry about what...
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would call rather than rely on email.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    SQE Self-study

    I think if you are applying for 2025 TCs, most firms are moving to the SQE by that date, and if that is the case the LPC is an expensive way to get an exemption for SQE1
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    SQE Self-study

    It is hard to say - I think many firms won’t care, as long as you pass, but there could be some concerns about your breadth of knowledge (a lot of SQE is not actually that important/relevant to commercial firms). I would speak to some firms you think you will apply to and get their view on this.
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Amazing news - congratulations!
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Cover letter should focus on your motivations then - there is a slight overlap with the what makes Farrer stand out question, but I think you can talk about things that are important to you but maybe don’t “stand out” in the cover letter as to why you applied to them.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Very normal. It’s fine for you to send a thank you but it’s very normal for people to not respond to that. I know it may seem impolite but they are dealing with hundreds of emails a day and responding is not going to be a priority. They most likely forwarded it to graduate recruitment for...
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I personally wouldn’t unless the firm uses the acronym themselves. This thread gives some useful examples of how you can save word count though in other ways: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/how-to-get-your-applications-within-their-word-limits.3701/
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You may want to group them together rather than listing them all out - eg “I attended X, Y, Z events to find out more about alternative legal careers. Attending these events confirmed I was more suited to a career as a solicitor”
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You can focus on one point then if this is the case. I would just usually say that 3 sentences is enough depth to make your point.
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    Concession LPC exams

    If it is effectively a first sitting, there is no issue. Your grades will be seen as a first sitting by academics and recruiters. You can just explain you took the exams at a later date to ensure the reasonable adjustments required were applied to your assessments.
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    Concession LPC exams

    What is the potential outcome of the concessions? Eg would you grade be revisited, would you have to resit? I ask as many universities won’t retrospectively apply extenuating circumstances, so this is something different to the norm.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What specifically are the SQE questions? Sounds like the cover letter should be more motivational based. Are you being asked about why the firm in the application?
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    100 words per point is quite a lot (roughly 3-4 sentences). I am sure this should be sufficient, but if you want to go for one main point that is fine, especially if you feel you can leverage other evidence elsewhere that would showcase your motivations.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I’d try to aim for two points rather than one if you can. I don’t think you need to go into huge detail for each point.

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