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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
This happens all the time - if anything I think it is best to be honest and at least you are demonstrating you are a competitive candidate. Law firms have these conversations all the time - the worst that can happen if they cannot offer you an alternative (they often can) and then you have to...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,812
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It is no different to a face-to-face interview - it's the ability to clearly communicate your skill set/motivations/strengths in a persuasive, genuine and enthusiastic manner. @AvniD has collated some great posts in the past, which are linked here: TCLA interview question bank - I'd place a...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,675
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
The other option is to renege on the first offer if your preference is for the latest firm. A few firms let you only do part of a vacation scheme, but it is rare. Most firms will say it is either attend the full scheme or not attend at all. Some firms will convert you to a TC process instead -...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,671
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Your application went through.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,670
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I don't think you can practice as such, as it generally needs other people to practice the negotiation with. The link provided above I think is really helpful/insightful though.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,668
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Plenty of people do send thank yous. If you do, I would only do it to those you have contact details for - tracking down your interviewers email address can feel a bit stalker-ish at times. Just keep the thank you short and sweet - it literally only needs to be 2-3 sentences thanking them for...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,640
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Firms can take nerves into account and generally recognise that they won’t always be there after the recruitment process. This is particularly not an issue if your communication gets stronger as the interview progresses or if it’s an assessment centre and you have had multiple interactions with...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,439
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Unless you are at a final interview stage, everything is likely to be via email. If it is that you are waiting for an outcome from a final interview, they will likely email you as well as call.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,438
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
It says no requirement on Chambers Student Guide: Application and selection criteria - Chambers Student Guide- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #248
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It won't impact any decisions - they won't organise too many assessment centres and will expect the same quality in someone who comes in on the first assessment centre as they do in the last.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,288
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Unfortunately, this is an issue many international applicants who are not currently studying in the UK face. I wish there was an answer I could give that would help with this, but it is a massive obstacle many people face - I talk to a good number of our international TCLA members about this...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,224
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
You will be working more than 20 hours as a vacation scheme student, so you would definitely need sponsorship for the vacation scheme. Based on TCLA's knowledge and the experience of our community, most firms do not apply for visas for vacation scheme students, only for trainees. If you have...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,222
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I don't think this will be an issue - they have a lot of vac schemes to fill and will have some flex to increase numbers if they really wanted to offer people. It sounds like you are only talking about a week or so's difference and I suspect they will still be interviewing beyond when you do...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,217
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
You can send the additional details through - they may not be able to add/amend your application, but there is no harm in advising them of the change in referee details.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,216
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Yes, you will need an NI number and will need to apply for one should you secure a vacation scheme.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,189
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Whoever told you this is incorrect. The firm will be paying tax and NI for you - the only way they won't be doing so if it is unpaid internship. Every job that pays employees in the UK will be subject to tax and NI - you are not exempt just because of the job title (as otherwise everyone's job...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,185
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
The other issue is you can only have one visa, and so the Tier 2/Skilled Persons Visa would have to be given up to work under another visa, meaning returning to the main employment would be particularly difficult/costly.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,150
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It is highly unlikely you will be able to work for another employer for a vacation scheme. The following restrictions apply when you are under Skilled Persons Visa- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,149
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TC offer
General “good practice” would be to withdraw from the vacation scheme, especially if there is no chance of you accepting a TC with the VS firm over the firm you have been offered. However, enough people don’t do this. Whether they need the money for the summer or just want to build up their CV...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I’d wait until you have your second year results unless they come out after the firm’s deadline.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6,056
- Forum: Applications Discussion