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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    There are some scenario based question on our list here - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/175-training-contract-interview-questions-2/
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would expect that they don’t unfortunately, but probably worthwhile just sending them an message asking whether they do or not.
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    The way to not make it boring is to make it about you rather than just the claim you are making. For instance, saying “I want to work in commercial law because it is challenging and fast paced” is a pretty boring statement. But saying something like “I enjoyed the fast-paced nature of the...
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    Reapplying to a firm after Vac Scheme

    Yes, it is fine to apply for a direct TC even if you have turned down the firm for a vacation scheme.
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If they can still do it, submit it and then email to say the email went through to junk mail filters and was picked up late.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'll be honest about this, having English as a second language will not be something taken into consideration given the role you are doing needs fluency in English.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    A lot of unis do have access to practice tests in some form, so definitely worthwhile checking with them. You can usually access your careers service for 1-3 years after graduating too as a minimum (some unis have indefinite access).
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I do, but not specifically for Linklaters. Firms tend to either have a written assessment or some of the interview questions will be in the local language as well as English.
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Most people will say umms or you knows occasionally - this is not going to be an issue unless it’s excessive (which a couple of times is not).
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don’t think there really is a typical amount - could be anything from a few days to a few weeks. Have heard of people waiting a couple of months.
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would wait to see if you are invited to the next stage and if so then explain before you book in/complete the next stage.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This is difficult because they can’t take it into account alongside your performance. Instead they need to know what reasonable adjustments you require to the recruitment process to allow you to perform to the best of your abilities. So it is fine to disclose it to graduate recruitment, but you...
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    one of two things. They have shortlisted candidates but then to make a final cut on that list to get it down to an appropriate number of people Or You are on a hold list where you could be invited for a future AC if further AC spots are needed.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Because the LPC will not be a viable route by 2025 because of the lack of people who will be eligible to qualify via the route. We have already lost all the non law grads, and most law grads graduating after 2024 will have to take the SQE too.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Feel free to PM me about this.
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I wouldn’t do the LPC - it’s shelf life is now really months rather than years and it’s an expensive way to get an SQE1 exemption. Doing the SQE is likely to serve you better long term than the LPC.
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This is not a possibility at all.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No cap at all.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If you did register but didn’t complete it, then yes, this is definitely a possibility.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Still strange that this has been via their recruitment system though and citing a specific vacancy. Would only be appropriate if people were registering via CVMail when giving details to Brand Ambassadors.

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