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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I would just wait to hear back. I don’t think anyone who got a call would be able to confirm what you are hoping to get an insight on.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Wow - so many offers today! Well done everyone- TCLA Community Assistant
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
No - this is not a negative. It’s something many interviewers will forget or won’t go over, especially if time is of the essence.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I personally think many people miss a lot of the steps you should consider with that scenario based question and that the word count should be mostly utilised.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Latest date you can start LLM with a 2025 TC?
Do you mean starting a TC in September 2025?- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
You can book in for a general discussion with Mahesh by booking a “mock interview” https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/mock-interview/ You can choose the following option: Gold subscribers get a 40% discount (£25) on the mock interviews, so depending on the other support you are looking...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
There is no need to do this.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Most people will not finish such exercises. It is not a complete disaster.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
If you are a Gold Subscriber, you can book in for a monthly 1-2-1 call with me here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/training-contract-advice/ My availability is generally added at the start of each week for the week ahead.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,522
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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GDL Grades
Firms tend to aim off on the GDL slightly. It’s a different type of course learning a whole new subject in a year. Getting a commendation or distinction in it is very good, and for many firms a merit will be acceptable too. Therefore I don’t think this is an issue, especially given your first...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I would assume it includes the date mentioned. It won’t be sophisticated enough to know the time the email was sent to you, so I would assume it means 23.59 on the date mentioned.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,498
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Try to be specific with these points or identify the more unique elements about them - what has your retail experience given you, what has been the main takeaways/learning from your internships, what qualities do you think the cheer team has developed in you (and then try to subtly align this to...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Unfortunately it can be anywhere between a few hours and a few weeks.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Think about the unique combination of factors you have as a candidate that make you different from others and sell that in an elevator pitch style.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
No - the worst that will happen is say no. Hundreds of people do this each year. Grad Recruitment are very used to having these conversations and will already have a set process in dealing with such requests.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,484
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
If it is a case study format, the following practice assessments might give you an indication of how the format might play out: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2022-23.5995/post-137023 If it is more of a proof-reading and...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,479
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
What type of written exercise is it? Is it more of a case study or a proof reading exercise? This thread here is particularly useful for negotiation exercises: Definitive Guide to Assessed Negotiations! *Monday Article Series* | The Corporate Law Academy Forum . I would definitely advocate the...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,454
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I would ask something you genuinely want to find out more about in relation to the firm that would help you work out whether the firm is right for you, but that isn't something very obvious/you could easily find out on the frm's website.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion