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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
They are probably aware of it and trying to think about how best to deal with it. They may move the scheme or just offer to cover additional travel costs/overnight accommodation to try and make it more practical for people to attend.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,167
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I would contact the firm to highlight this and see what they say.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,164
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It maybe where they are used to candidates getting other offers, and so want to check people are still available to attend the scheme.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,143
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It should have some kind of relevance to law firms. For instance, would their lawyers be interested in the story because it has some form of implications for either them or their clients? Will it change the way they do business or the advice they give to their clients? I would stress this...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,133
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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My Journey to a TC
It’s not an issue at all really. You have the power to choose what you use as your qualifying work experience - the firm doesn’t. You don’t have to decide what is QWE until you submit your QWE reports for signing off, although it will be easier to do that when completing the work experience...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #27
- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
My advice is generally to try and pick a topic that fewer people would pick. The issue with the Twitter deal is that it is very obvious one something that many people will talk about. It’s almost like it is too much of a headline topic that will be too popular. You can pick more of a micro...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #182
- Forum: General Discussion
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Should I be using Linkedin more? (Law student)
Attending the event will be sufficient for the candidate's name to be in their mind - they don't have to be tagged on LinkedIn for that to be the case. You don't build rapport with recruiters by tagging them on LinkedIn. You build rapport through your interactions with them outside of LinkedIn...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion
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Travers Smith - Winter vac scheme
I agree - with the scheme in two weeks it is highly unlikely (although not impossible) that the hiring process has now concluded.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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My Journey to a TC
This is a slightly odd comment from the firm as many roles will not be deemed QWE roles by the firm who is employing the person but will classify as QWE in the eyes of the SRA.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #25
- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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My Journey to a TC
It will be just whether you will get the QWE signed off (not necessarily that you have had it signed off). If you have no desire to get previous work experience signed off, then answer no. If you expect the work to meet the QWE frameworks and you expect it to be accounted towards your two years...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #24
- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It can be any of those examples - they are all fine. I would focus on the "outstanding personal achievement" element though - that is the key part of the answer. You then just need to explain how it has helped other aspects in your life.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #850
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I recommend taking the general approach to this question - e.g., what will be best for many law firms.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,106
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I wouldn't try to fit in everything - focus on no more than three of the most prominent points from your perspective. You will need to link it back to you though, it's important to focus on why you have come to those conclusions.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,103
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It happens a lot. The firms will be used to having these type of questions. Be also prepared to ask for a direct TC process instead. Or for the firm to decline either option and to say you have to accept/decline the offer.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,095
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I don’t think it is necessary to do this, but many people include such details.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,092
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
It depends on the role. Roles that were either longer in duration or had more varied/complex responsibilities may need more of the word count, while a couple of days work shadowing a solicitor or a role that is quite limited in responsibilities probably doesn’t. You don’t have to use all of...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,433
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Should I be using Linkedin more? (Law student)
There is no need to do this. I don’t think it will increase your chances of securing something by posting that you have attended an open day or gone to an event. What can help though is adding that information to your profile. What LinkedIn is good for is connecting with people and finding out...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
They could do but there could be a whole host of ways they could review the applications, some of which could be very random.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,087
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Hi @Vugar Damirov - my view on this is to write in full sentences and paragraphs in your application unless the application form gives you an option to format your writing with bullet points. For instance, with these forums, you can format text like you can format it in a word document. If you...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,431
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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How much does applying near the deadline affect my chances for rolling applications?
Yes, I would still apply. Applications will still be open. Maybe draft your application and have most of it ready to go so that you can apply shortly after the event.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion