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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I personally would include this for clarity - but I would just keep the reference very brief/to the point.
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    After graduation - SQE, LPC, paralegal, or something else?

    No difference at all in terms of how a potential employer or recruiter will perceive it. It might just make doing "extra curricular" stuff (which is still important during these courses) trickier - although these don't have to be through the university, if you are doing these type of things in...
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes. That is fine. Just keep it short - it doesn’t need to be much longer than what you have written in your post.
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It depends on the individual firm’s policy. Some firms will say you can’t reapply at all, others will say that you need to wait 6-12 months before reapplying. For many firms it will be deemed a new application cycle though, and so you could reapply.
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Glad to hear you did so well!
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You only did the exercise today and only emailed today - firms are not always going to be able to respond to things immediately. I would wait until Thursday morning, and if you haven't heard from them then, give them a call to see if the exercise has been submitted ok and if there is anything...
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Can be any time between mid June or late September depending on the firm in question (unfortunately).
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Send them an email with your availability - makes it easier for them to schedule a call.
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Either is fine. Whatever works for you
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, there is no harm in doing this. Just be prepared to not get a response.
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No - it doesn’t mean anything.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Here are some useful links: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/convert-your-vacation-scheme-into-a-training-contract/ https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/converting-your-vacation-scheme-into-a-training-contract-top-tips-in-2021.3454/...
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    Advice

    I think it’s deceptive - a lot of our members are career changers/people who have come to law later in life. It just might not always be obvious!
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    Is Ashurst's Cognify test a joke?

    This is unlikely - it is much more likely to be a percentile.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This is fine and completely understood. I would try to attend where you can and just leave at an appropriate time. Many firms will allow you to expense a taxi back from the train station is it is particularly late.
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would check the instructions carefully - they are likely to explain the specifics of what you need. Open days are not employment though, and so are unlikely to be required to be confirmed. It is usually just employment Vero asks for.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Have you had the background check company contact you yet?
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would only do this as and when you are being invited to the next stage of the process.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, I would expect it to be 23.59 BST.

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