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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    See my post above, which is basically a response to the same question! In your case though you might need to be mindful that taking time off to attend a vacation scheme might be tricky with your new role, and that conflict checks could stop you from doing a VS, especially if you are working...
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, you can put future roles you have accepted in your application. You can't really describe them, and therefore it might not be appropriate to put them in work experience sections (often these stop you from putting in future dates anyway), so referencing future schemes in either motivational...
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They will call back or email if it is a law firm. They are very used to not getting through to people at the first attempt!
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If you haven't spotted it on LinkedIn, I recommend watching this short video from @Paul - Shearman & Sterling on choosing popular commercial news stories for your application. This advice is absolutely spot on...
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would expect them to (especially given their focus on diversity) but there is no harm in asking the firm this directly. It will be a common question they get from candidates.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    CMS 2022 Application Help

    There is no right or wrong answer here - you could ultimately pick most of their sectors and present either an opportunity or challenge that could be very impactful for the firm.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'd personally wait 7 working days before chasing up, especially at this time of year.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You will need to be certain of this, but if you know the weighting (in the U.K. this is often 10, 20 and 40 credit modules that add up to 120 credits an academic year), you could calculate the average but make clear this is your calculation as the university doesn’t provide an average.
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    University of Law SQE Dates and Accomodation

    Most people tend to live in private accommodation by the time the law school starts rather than in student accommodation. Your SQE2 assessments will be in the July anyway, and so it’s likely that most of your course would be finalised before October anyway, and that you may only have to submit...
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    Optimal Number of Work Experience

    Ultimately the more the better really, although longevity in roles will be valued more than doing lots of short term roles unless they are internships or seasonal roles. You ultimately want to show you have kept yourself busy and have not shied away from work. All your international...
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Were you modules weighted into different forms of credits?
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'd say its actually a minority of firms that do a blind recruitment process at any stage of the process.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, this is very normal unfortunately. Paralegal roles can have very short application periods. For many roles, you only need to apply with a CV, so I would apply immediately if that is the case.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    There is a possibility this might not be feasible, not necessarily because of things like annual leave but just whether the firm could afford for you to take that two weeks out from your paralegal team to attend the scheme. I would apply for the paralegal role anyway, but if/when you get to any...
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    How does pay at the Bar compare to US firms?

    Decisions on pursuing any barrister vs. solicitor route often come down to how you work. You couldn't get more different environments and responsibilities really, and for many people one will be attractive whilst another won't. There will always be a few people who will consider both routes...
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes - 2-page CVs are very common in law in the UK - in fact I would say it is the norm. Font size should really be 11, although they can go to 10 if you structure your CV well and ensure things are not too cramped together. I'd personally recommend including bar work/waitressing in an...
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It's most likely the 11th November.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I personally feel these shouldn't be in a work experience section (although many people do include them in their work experience section). I think it is better to have a separate section in your CV for these types of events, or for them to be covered in another section of an application form...
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don't think this will be an issue just because they didn't work on this specific aspect. The M&S lawyers will have to be concerned about antitrust matters even if they are not the specialists who know the whys and wherefores. If the firm has a strong anti-trust practice, then their lawyers...
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    To me this suggests you can be past this stage, as you have "reached" this stage and have passed it. But it is probably worthwhile checking with the firm as it isn't 100% clear.
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