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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    The key to this is choosing things that encouraged you to apply - it doesn’t really matter what they are as long as you can differentiate Bakers from other firms. For instance, why are the D&I elements important to you and why are their D&I aspect different to other firms.
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Feel free to PM me and I can potentially pick up.
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They will usually tell you if they do or don’t, but generally I would say they are kept on, especially if it is on an assessment platform like TopScore
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, this should be fine if they are a regular sole.
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Not “issues” but you are likely to be quizzed about why them over the US firm or the pros/cons of each firm.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don’t think there is a set answer to this. You have to use a structure that works for you. Really focus on your USPs - don’t tell them everything - tell them the 3-4 points that are most interesting/relevant to your candidacy for the role/unique to you. You want to say what ever you do say in...
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes - plenty of people won’t finish the exercise (they are usually designed in this way). It doesn’t mean you are unsuccessful though.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think there is a risk if you are going to get more than 6 months signed off. The reality is you could qualify early in those instances and the firm could lose you to competitors who are willing to count your previous QWE. It’s a bit of an unknown though - the legal sector hasn’t really had to...
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would only tick this box if you know the work accounts for QWE and whether you will get it signed off. Firms will definitely take it into account as it could impact how soon you qualify - you may not need the full two years of the TC before you qualify as a lawyer.
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I wouldn’t do this. You are basically trying to get around a decision already made, and that is rarely a good look.
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No - too many applicants for that.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I’d go with the dates that work best for you. There are too many variables to say 1 week vs 2 weeks is more likely to result in a TC/better approach to take in the hope of securing one.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don’t know per scheme but they advertise 40 placements per year
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If the recruitment is non-rolling at the application stage, it won’t matter when you apply.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    The PGDL is not a necessity to qualify under the SQE, but many firms will still have a personal requirement for it. You should check with each firm what their policy is.
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

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    I am going to make an assumption that your A-levels are not mostly A grades. If so, that would be the only obstacle I see as many of the Big Law firms have a AAA or AAB requirement. But that’s not to say you couldn’t get open day with them or paralegal with them. That restriction typically...
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No - this is a very common request and given it is for something you can probably not experience again, something too fine to request. The worst they can say is no. Just maybe make the effort to make some time up across the rest of the week with the team you are sat with.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Graduations are typically allowed off from my experience but it is worthwhile flagging this to them ASAP, so you can get approval of the time off.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You only emailed yesterday. HR are not able to immediately respond to most queries people have. You need to exercise patience in this situation - unfortunately, you are unlikely to be a priority.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    Illness before LPC core exams - any advice would be appreciated !!

    I’d speak to the institution ASAP about this so you can check whether you can defer/complete the right processes.

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