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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    To me, this suggests that they liked your application form but that they couldn't progress on the basis of this assessment, but that ultimately you could potentially perform better in this assessment a second time around, and that is why they are encouraging you to reapply. I don't think they...
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did you complete some form of assessment/test/video interview before this email?
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Lots of their trainees do not even have a science background, so I am sure there would be no issue with a Masters level Science degree.
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, I agree, you can't do a full SWOT or PESTLE analysis, although doing a very brief one that prioritises the main themes might help you to structure your answer accordingly. It doesn't have to be SWOT or PESTLE (but could be either at the same time) - there is no one way in approaching these...
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    There is unfortunately no set approach to this. It could be just down to luck - in many of the teams I worked in, applications got given in batches to different people in the recruitment team and some people screened their applications earlier just due to their workflow. In other cases, previous...
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just did a search on LinkedIn of current and future trainees. Bristol, Durham, Exeter, UCL are all represented.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You don't need positions of leadership - you have excellent extra curriculars with your mooting and university newspaper work. You also have a great mix of work experience that you can build upon with open days, insight programmes and vacation schemes. All of what you have said makes it very...
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Sometimes specific can be impactful - it sometimes helps your application form stand out as not a lot of other candidates highlight the same topic. You just have to make sure it isn't too niche and that it will be something that does answer the specific question being posed.
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    Overseas graduate + UK LLM: Do I have any chance of getting a Vacation Scheme?

    Based on what you have said above, there is absolutely no reason why you wouldn't have a good chance at securing a TC.. Vacation schemes could be more tricky as you will need the right to work in the UK (which I am assuming you will only have for the next 2-3 months on your student visa)...
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    Rare Contextual Recruitment Questions

    No - it is not an issue if you don't complete this information or choose the "prefer not to disclose" type options to the question, unless the programme you are applying for is specifically targeted at people from lower socio-economic groups.
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @ALYH - you don't have to focus on just the positives. I would consider it more in a SWOT analysis process to try and identify the good and bad. I wouldn't recommend focusing on how the law firm has overcome the issue - that suggests to me that the issue is not current (e.g. it is not...
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    There won't be any difference between one working day, so I would go with the date that works best for you.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think it can be either of those categories.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Not hearing anything for a few weeks, especially at this time of year is very normal. Many firms do stay in contact with their trainees, but this tends to only be every 2-3 months with general updates rather than 1-2-1 communication. If you are concerned, send your firm and email and just ask...
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would go in to the discussions about moving to a Spring or Summer scheme first, or even to be considered for a direct TC process. I don't think doing 20 hour weeks is productive unless the scheme is less than 2.5 days long per week. Some firms may be willing to do this, but it's dodgy in my...
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What grades specifically? A-level or degree module results?
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'd only call so you can get a quicker answer - you might need to go via their switchboard if the grad rec team are not answering their phones.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would call them first thing tomorrow morning and discuss it with them. Explain you are feeling ok to come in, but you are just mindful of passing the cold on and wanted to check whether on that basis they would prefer to do the interview remotely or at a later date.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    How far do you have to travel for the interview?
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    The Indian firm having a UK connection on a best-friends network won't necessarily showcase a clearer reason why you are pursuing a career in the UK. You really need to talk about what it was about the work you did that would showcase this interest. It is not an issue if this one internship was...

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