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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I know it will be painful waiting this long but up to ten days I would wait. This is a very standard practice - so please don’t worry about this. And a massive congratulations!!
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    University of Law PGDL or Ma Law with SQE1?

    There is no requirement to resit the equivalent of a LLB degree to take the SQE - you only need a degree level qualification and there is no time limit to when that qualification was completed (it can even be a non-law course too). However what you choose as a prep course is very much dependent...
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think one low module is fine, even if it is a contract module.
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I personally would if you think you have strength elsewhere in your application too (eg if you think your previous career might help you excel in certain evidence they are looking for).
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I wouldn't put work experience in this section. You don't need to have attended HL events specifically - it can be any careers events, seminars, webinars or talks, whether virtually or in person.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    Taylor Wessing Open Day Application

    Hi @lavanyanayar I don't think you need to name specific lawyers as it's unlikely you will be able to pick and choose who will be answering your questions. I would focus more of your word count on why you want to apply. You could integrate your questions into your reasons for applying as you...
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It doesn't need you to go into details about the tasks a trainee would do as the question is more about a commercial lawyer (broader definition than just a trainee).
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    See my response here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/ask-the-tcla-team-anything.4003/post-121007
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    My view on this is don’t do it if you are just trying to impress the recruiter with legal knowledge, and only do it if you have a true interest in the subject.
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Feel free to PM me what you would say in an application and I can review it and explain how you can adapt it for applications.
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, you can apply for the scholarship again.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    A massive congratulations to you!
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What might be possible is for us to either pause a live subscription (and tag the remainder of the subscription on the end of a scholarship programme) or potentially start the scholarship programme once someone’s subscription has expired. We will be able to confirm this with anyone who is...
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @B A - the scholarship programme is a slightly different package of support compared to the premium membership, and so it wouldn’t necessarily be possible to give a direct refund/reimbursement. We won’t be confirming the scholarship places until the 10 October, so you may also want to...
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    Penultimate year non-law - What to do?

    I would start applying to some open days and insight programmes and consider completing 1-2 virtual internships on places like Forage to help build out your interest in law and show evidence of your pursuit of a career. You should apply to any schemes you are eligible for this year but be...
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    Which firms are harsh on academics?

    The vast majority of firms will consider mitigating circumstances, but will need to see a strong performance in academics where those circumstances did not happen.
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This is fantastic news! Congratulations!
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think any application can always be refined from previous years based on the things you have subsequently done, the things you have learned since and even by critically evaluating your written style. The general themes might be similar but how it is presented could always be updated and refined.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I’ll also flag to the team, but I would also email the address above too.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    Resources to research firms' recent deals and clients

    My advice for this is to link it back to you. Why are you picking that specific deal and why is it relevant to your application?

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