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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
No - even if it could be proved that is why you were unsuccessful.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,430
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Not all boutique firms, but firms with applications still open for vacation schemes: Work placement scheme deadlines | Vacation scheme deadlines (lawcareers.net)- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,429
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
You could always put in a subject access request if you really wanted to get details of why you were unsuccessful.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,405
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I would think a bit more societal and policy trends that affect individuals rather than corporations. Eg inheritance tax policies, restrictions on owning property, divorce or family law; ways in which to invest money (and the risks and benefits of doing so).- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,404
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
Yes - the retired teacher would be ok. The tech start up person would be an employment referee unless they knew you for a long time after or before the internship. How strong a referee they are is not determined by their job title, but by how well they know you, how long they have known you...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #308
- Forum: General Discussion
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Module grade significance for VCs
I don’t think any firm would reject you on the basis of those two grades alone , especially if the second year one has mitigating circumstances attached to it.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
If the questions fall into the following categories, then yes: Mitigating or extenuating circumstances Anything relating to a specific job offer Advice relating to personal circumstances that may impact a recruitment process or your time with an employer Reasonable adjustments Concerns around...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #306
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
1) No - I only think you should include things where you don’t meet the criteria. This goes for extenuating circumstances more generally. If you have performed strongly, there is no need to mention the circumstances. 2) You don’t have to describe what the organisation does in a work experience...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #304
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
You’ll need to speak to each firm about this and it will depend on the nature of the course you did to clear SQE1. For instance, if that is the LPC, you may want to actually do a longer course (stats so far show those who have done the LPC have a lower pass rate on average and the reason many...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,380
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
There are a few variables here. You can hold or accept an offer. Holding an offer leaves you open to do whatever you want. It’s only when you accept an offer that you have made a legal commitment. So one approach many people take is to ask for an extension of their offer period so they can...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,374
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Yes, it can work like this, although generally larger clients have a panel of law firms they choose to work with for different matters and generally most practice areas would be covered within than panel. But firms can refer work to other firms, and can various different forms of agreements to...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,370
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It depends. If you hold an offer, that is one thing. If you have accepted an offer that is another. People hold an offer and will try to get other firms to speed up their process/make a decision on their application before they need to accept. It is exceptionally rare for candidates to be...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,366
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
If you accept a TC, you should technically withdraw from all other recruitment processes. However, some candidates do as you are suggesting and secure a TC and then try to get an offer that better suits them. You have to be careful though - as soon as you take any financial benefit from the...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,361
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Even if they are, they may not be the best person to ask. Yes, they can apply their own experiences but they don’t necessarily know how the give you feedback/what a law firm is looking for in candidates. It may be no different to asking a friend from uni to give you a mock interview.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,352
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Your university careers service may offer this.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,351
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
They are not going to pull your AC - at worst they will just say you have to decline the invitation. There is no harm in at least seeing/asking whether you can be considered for another opportunity, whether that be alternative vacation scheme or a direct TC process. The worst they can say is...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,346
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
Once they factor in unpopular times/dates, cancellations and no shows, most firms will have some empty interview slots. However some firms will just invite more people until they are filled.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #301
- Forum: General Discussion
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After graduation - SQE, LPC, paralegal, or something else?
Unless you plan to start a TC in 2024 and are aiming for firms that only recruit a year in advance, the SQE is going to be far more helpful. Otherwise you could find yourself doing the LPC and still having to pass SQE2 anyway. Most city firms will have converted to the SQE by 2025 because their...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
No - not an issue- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,285
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
The STAR format is only for competency questions (eg - “tell me about a time you have done x”). The STAR format x 3 is likely to make your answer too long. Instead I would just pick three skills or qualities that are particularly important/a strength in you and just deceive generally how you...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #12,284
- Forum: Applications Discussion