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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Highly unlikely they will need perfection. They wouldn’t hire anyone if they did! I’d also stress that there is no “only” if you are scoring in the 88th percentile. This is likely to be an exceptional performance and way above the firm’s benchmark- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,050
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
I don’t think a call is necessary. When you send the documents across, mention the inconsistency and explain why the error was made and that should be sufficient.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,427
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Highly unlikely that it would be rescinded on this basis, but worthwhile mentioning to them when you send the details through.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,426
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
That will be when the training contract is starting, so you’ll need to factor any time needed to complete the LPC/SQE before joining.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,043
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I think that when they say all, I think it is just to encourage people to put “any” work experience into these limited sections rather than just assuming they need to be legal work experience, but that you are limited to these number of entries.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #845
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Congratulations! This is fantastic news. You won’t be disadvantaged so I wouldn’t worry about this. They won’t offer all the places knowing there will be summer students to consider (and not all the winter/spring people will accept anyway). At absolute worst, they could always offer you a...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,011
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I don’t think you have to cover all of the areas - some people will want to invest more of the word count into specific aspects of the subs categories - so I don’t think it is an issue if you miss some, especially where you might not have any evidence (eg scholarships/prizes etc).- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,990
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It is most likely going to be the case, unfortunately. I cannot see how you could complete a vacation scheme (unless it was limited to three days a week) and stick to the terms of your visa.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,966
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
If you are on a skilled worker's visa, then that, unfortunately is tied to your current employer - it can't be transferred to another employer. Although you can work an additional job under the visa, you are restricted to working no more than 20 additional hours per week in another job and...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,947
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
Ah apologies for the misunderstanding! No one cares about the "status" of the LPC, it is literally just a process that needs to be completed, so if studying it online works better for you, go for it. No one will never know any difference. I can't comment on the difference in the quality of the...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #178
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
A skilled person's visa is highly unlikely given an internship is highly unlikely to meet the points-based system where it is a short-term role. I just can't see how it would meet the skilled person visa requirement, let alone why the firm would pay out that amount of money applying for it for...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,945
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Given that, I would follow up but only where the scheme is likely to start in the next 4-6 weeks.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,943
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
There could be a whole host of reasons for this, unfortunately. Sometimes they put candidates on hold, sometimes they rank them on some basis and prioritise inviting people on that ranking. It could just be down to luck - maybe the person allocate your video interview just hasn't reviewed...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,939
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It is exceptionally rare for people to do this. Most people who renege on an offer do so before they receive any financial support from their firm. I know a very small number of people who have reneged whilst in the middle of a sponsored GDL/LPC/SQE course and it is exceptionally messy. Be...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #836
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
I would recommend considering the SQE rather than the LPC from next year. Although the LPC is still a route available, most firms will have moved to the SQE by 2025 when you will be looking to start a TC. So you could just be paying for a very expensive exemption for SQE1 by completing the LPC.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #176
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I expect the latter as the department name is a proper noun in this context (as it is attached to the ranking). M&A will always be capitalised where it is an acronym.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,934
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Absolutely not. It will not influence the decision on your candidacy either way The only time I have seen it cause a problem was when someone sent a long, apologetic and detailed email that went on about all the answers they would have given in the interview, which showed a complete lack of...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,903
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
The firm may want more than just confirmation of your grades, but many universities will only confirm your grades. Many cannot provide the detail that firms request - and the firms accept that. You should provide the contact for the university that you feel is most appropriate given your...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,877
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
A lot of firms are just going to get a factual reference that confirms your dates of education/employment, job title/degree title, and in the case of your academics, confirm your academic results. Any detail beyond this tends to be limited to saying there weren't any conduct or performance...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,875
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It should be updated and refined but it is fine is a lot of the themes stay the same.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #826
- Forum: Applications Discussion