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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You shouldn’t do the test really if the adjustment can not be made and you can’t read the content. You should speak to the firm to understand what they think is the best way to proceed.
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I wouldn't worry about it - I suspect this is just a messaging error.
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    PGDL Personal Statement

    You can usually still apply a few weeks before the course starts. Moving classes would only happen if you were with the same provider. But even then as it isn't a specialised course, its unlikely that you will need to be in a specialised cohort though (unlike th LPC/SQE).
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    PGDL Personal Statement

    I personally wouldn't worry about it too much - its very much a process/tick box exercise rather than anything thorough. The providers will not waste anytime in getting back to you - they tend to try and get you signed up soon as possible (there is no rush to sign up unless they are giving you...
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Most of the time, a previous application will not have any implications on your latest one. There are some exceptions - for instance, some firms do restrict people from reapplying in certain timeframes or in certain instances. Based on the above, I suspect many would ask me "why do they ask the...
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, that is fine then as they are actually different examples (just within the same experience).
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If it is making a point that isn't about your greatest success, then that is fine given it is a brief reference. But if the point is effectively trying to reference a significant achievement, I don't think it is needed.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    We typically see anything between 700 and 1000 so think this is fine.
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Zab - the team doesn’t work over the weekend, so this will be picked up on Monday. Unfortunately I don’t have access to the system to see whether you have purchased the subscription, but if you want to private message me and screenshots of confirmation of your purchase, I can at least give...
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If you get to the next stage of the process, then update the firm to explain the mistake. This gives the firm the opportunity to consider the information before you complete the next stage. You should try to explain how the mistake was made too.
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, I would focus on any practice areas or sector groups that might be involved in such a transaction. Also if an international transaction, then also think about the lawyers that might need to be involved across jurisdictions too.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Turn off notifications entirely for any period of time you don’t need an update from anyone. I worked out I had over a 1,000 notifications from my phone and laptop in one day last week and that is a bonkers amount of time to be distracted every time one pops up (worked out it must be at least...
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You’ll need to think about your individual strengths, whether they be qualities, values or motivations and then link these to the specifics of what the firm can offer you, whether it be the opportunity of the training contract or the environment in which you will complete it.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Unlikely in most situations - it may be the case they can in some instances, but generally I haven't been able to see them previously. Even if they can see them, I really don't think they will bother watching them - they won't have the time to do so.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    All the time...most people do this, so I really wouldn't worry about it.
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Rather than leave it blank, I would put the contact details in but just leave the email address as TBC. You can then update it once you have confirmation from referee when they have said they are happy to provide it.
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Was the employment with a company that would have an HR department?
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, it can be a valid point but you’d need to explain how this approach impacts clients and in particular makes the firm more attractive than those who do use billable targets.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    i just wanna say how much i hate sjts lol

    Candidates never just differ by a test result (no matter what that test/assessment is). There are always differences between candidates that influence decisions no matter what a score on an assessment says. SJT scores won’t be looked at by the time you get to hiring decisions/end of the...
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    would law firms ask you to switch languages in the middle of interview??

    If the role you have applied to requires the language, then yes (eg if it is a dual location TC). Otherwise extremely unlikely and even then it would be more likely an informal conversation purely by chance where your interviewer also speaks the language, rather than an actual assessment.

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