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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They won't do this unless they are bringing your application forward (assuming the reference is all ok anyway).
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'd say about 8-12 weeks typically from application to offer. It can be quicker but I wouldn't be surprised if it was around this time.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Unless you have been told directly by the firm that the spaces are filled, I think this is a dangerous assumption to make. Unless the firm has said something directly to you, I don't think what you said above reflects what is happening with this firm. The standard the firm will expect will not...
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes - agree that you can still ask for feedback. Feedback is a time-consuming process and something that can easily fall by the wayside unfortunately (I have experienced this a lot), so you can often request it and someone doesn't come back immediately. There is no harm in chasing up and...
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What programme is this for? And are you 100% sure they have filled all the spaces (e.g. has this been communicated to you by the firm)?
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Academic references are notoriously slow at the best of times, so I am sure this won’t be a problem. But you can let the firm know about the strikes and ask if there is any alternative information you can provide in the absence/delay of the references.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For many firms, unfortunately not as there would not be enough time to bring someone on to a GDL course that September. Some firms do though, its worthwhile checking with each firm's eligibility requirements.
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I wouldn’t necessarily make pre made answers. You really have to listen to the detail of the individual scenario and make a judgement on how you would react based on that information. Preparing set answers means you may not tailor your answer to the specifics of the scenario. Listen carefully...
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes - a deadline will always include the day of the deadline. When that deadline is though could be 5pm as some firms may turn off applications at the end of the working day.
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They all typically reopen for law students/graduates in the summer - usually late May to June/July.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    There is absolutely no harm in asking. Some firms will give extensions for things like this, especially if the recruitment timelines allow it.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    Vacation schemes on a student visa

    Unfortunately it will be an issue. You will need to find firms running later schemes or speak to the firms to see if there is any flexibility with the vacation scheme dates (eg could you start a week later or only attend two days in the first week).
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    Which firm is it? This may help us give you some more tailored advice.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    There can be lots of different factors that means it can vary even within a recruitment cycle for the same firm. Personally, I’d just wait until you get the offer and then negotiate that period if necessary.
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    Skadden vac scheme help

    I don’t think you need to explain the characteristics of PE (the firm will know this) just why you are interested in those characteristics. But either theme will be fine to cover - there won’t be a right or wrong answer here. Either point will be logical, so you could use both or just go with...
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I personally think these sections at least need to be refined slightly, especially the why you part. Firms will value different things in trainees and there a standardised approach may not demonstrate the specific skills or qualities an individual firm is looking for.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, there is still month to go. Most people won’t apply until the last week.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    I would put a link in (as long as it’s a short link).
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I’d expect it to be about 20 people if in person.

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