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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Methods for what?
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2021-22-1.4197/post-93304
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    Finding a legal role

    I am biased as I am working with them at the moment, but I would also recommend Flex Legal for paralegal opportunities.
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don’t think it needs a STAR approach, although you could take this format if you wanted. But I would try to show multiple ways in which you demonstrate that value and explain why it is important to you rather than one example (which the STAR format is really for).
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Here are some useful posts. I wouldn’t think about “splitting your time” - you’ll need to think much more fluidly depending on the situation you have been presented with...
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    A 2-3 minute summary of the story and its key points. They can always ask follow up questions.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don’t think it’s a case of not showing all your knowledge (I don’t agree with that advice), but it is about answering the question/instructions. The risk of showing all your knowledge is waffling/being unclear.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don’t know the answer unfortunately.
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would expect you wouldn’t be allowed to bring notes into a case study unless you were told you could research it ahead of the assessment centre. I am not sure having any notes would be helpful anyway.
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    From my experience, they used to schedule it the last week of the vacation scheme - usually the last Wed/Thurs. I am sure if it was done after the scheme they could do it remotely if needed though.
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    Unusual Mitigating Circumstances

    Something like the following sounds appropriate: Due to ideological differences in relation to religion, I became estranged from my controlling parents who withheld my student finance from me. To become financially independent and pay for my degree and student accommodation, I worked XX hours...
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    Commuting on vacation scheme

    Probably cheaper/easier to get a cab to your nearest tube line/alternative train station depending on what direction/route you are coming in.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @jomar The cover letter is for anything the candidate hasn't been able to mention in the other application questions and/or serves as a general summary of their application, without repeating too much that they have already said. As long as it reads a little different and has a clear...
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    Commuting on vacation scheme

    Very possible - have known many vacation scheme students to commute longer than that. The only issue could be if the train strikes continue.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, it is fine to reference it briefly.
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    Mitigating Circumstances and interview

    If you haven't disclosed them on an application form, it is highly unlikely they will come up in conversation in the interview. If the interviewer asks something that was impacted by your mitigating circumstances (e.g. why your grades were lower/why you haven't got as much extra...
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I am currently working with Flex, so can provide some insight. It does depend on what you are looking for, where you are looking, and what type of experience you have. The team are busy though and working on a range of larger paralegal projects and individual roles, so I don't see any harm in...
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It is fine to include it.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    Pre-employment Check / Disclosing a firm with which a Training Contract is Signed

    Yes, you need to tell the firm of these mistakes (they are all seperate issues). The number of them, particularly relating to the missing module grades and the incorrect A-level grade could be a problem. If it was one mistake, then this might be overlooked, but two missing modules and an...
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Unfortunately, it isn't as simple as this - there can be lots of different approaches, and then there can also be contributing factors to why individuals hear back earlier/later than others. I don't think you should expect a rejection though - there could be many reasons why they have contacted...

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