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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Congratulations!!- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,041
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
This won't be an issue then. I would flag up the discrepancy when you send the employment checks off but just state the difference was when you signed a contract vs when your first shift was. The reference company will be used to seeing these type of differences all the time, especially with...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,498
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Generally no - the exception is when the TC is starting fairly soon and a final-year student wouldn't have enough time to start a TC and do their legal qualifications.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,786
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
That won’t be an issue.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,497
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
When in September? And how long were you working for the agency in total?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,496
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I would ask the second firm whether you could move to the summer scheme, explaining you are committed to another firm for the first two days of their Spring scheme. You do have to be prepared that you may have to turn down the offer though. This is very common and one of the downsides of...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,780
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
They will just assess people and then decide whether to offer someone or not. There are a whole host of reasons why someone would hear back quicker than you, and that isn’t just down to them being successful and you possibly not. If you have been waiting more than 10 working days, give them a...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,038
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Amazing news! Congratulations!- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,774
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
You can leave the FTC early, either taking annual leave for the last few days or resigning early (check what your notice period is).- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,495
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
There is no harm in asking. The worst they can do/say is no, and then you are no different a position than you are in now.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,730
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
There is no need to do this. If they have given you their email, then a short and polite email could be sent, but you don’t have to. If they haven’t given you their contact details, then you definitely don’t need to email them, although some people track down their contact details and will...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #368
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Its only going to help an application. But they are very common and accessible, so its not like they really make you stand out from the crowd. Its just they can really compliment other evidence of purusing a legal career, especially if you have less legal work experience.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,018
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It will be tricky as most students will have their accommodation until mid June. You might want to look at some of the professional “halls” or do living spaces, or just contact the private student halls as they may have availability anyway.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,709
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
No - this is very common. Being flexible when you need to correct your thinking is an important skill to have as a trainee- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #366
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Congrats with all the Trowers offers!!- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,701
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Yes, definitely something to include somewhere in an application. It really depends on what skills you think it has developed in you - things like time management, leadership, communication skills, empathy, influencing all come to mind with that type of role, but it really depends on what you...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,012
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I have mentioned the following in earlier posts: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2022-23.5995/post-140174 You may also want to look at the train/tube lines that come into near the office (such as Thameslink/Metropolitan...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13,659
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It depends on what you are focusing on. Most of the time the big headline stories that are predictable are either too big a story to do justice in an interview or have lots of sub-stories within them. Focusing on smaller parts of it (eg how it’s impacting a certain sector/industry/country etc)...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,006
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I think you should try to know a bit about this topic just in case you are asked specific questions about it, but I personally wouldn’t use it as a story to talk about if you are asked to pick a story because it is so predictable. Everyone will be talking about it.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,004
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
If the firm uses I&D then I would use that instead.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #363
- Forum: General Discussion