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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Are you studying at a U.K. or non-U.K. university?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #146
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
There won't be any need to add a cover letter or CV if there are application questions and you have had to provide your academic details/work experience.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #144
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Referencing a bad work experience
References won’t include details of how well a job you did. They just focus on factual information - job title, employment dates. So I wouldn’t worry about this.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Using the same application as previous cycle
You can do but I would always focus on how your answers can be refined, both from the experiences you have had since your last application and by critically evaluating your writing style. The general themes could be the same, but I very much suspect your answer could be refined. As a recruiter...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
I don’t think it’s an issue at all.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,352
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Amazing news - love to see multiple Freshfields offers in this forum (I am completely biased!). Well done and congratulations!- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #506
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
How long do you think you will be in the role before starting either the LPC, SQE, or TC?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #64
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
They don't have to be all substantially different, but I still think an application can always be refined, especially with the knowledge of skills you have gained since your last application. Graduate recruitment are unlikely to look at your other application in most instances - they will...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #136
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
I don't think so - plus it isn't false information (for instance there might have been a problem if you claimed it as an LLM), its just excluded information. I do think it is best to include it going forward, especially as you may be asked what you did in the period of time you were studying...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,350
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
I would include it in your checks anyway - you can state it is a PGD - that won’t be seen as a bad thing. It also ensures any time out of employment was accounted for (assuming you were studying full time until your paralegal role kicked in?).- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,348
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Did you include it in your initial application for the TC?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,346
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Maybe just ask him if there is someone in HR you can speak to about the onboarding processes as you are keen to ensure you can sign up to the LPC ahead of the course starting in the next couple of week.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #484
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Of course - not a problem at all.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,344
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
There are many positives of a smaller intake, including the chances of securing a NQ role upon qualification being higher. A smaller intake is not necessarily a bad thing. You could assume it’s because client demand is down, but it could also be where they have offloaded admin responsibility...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #62
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Congratulations! This is amazing news- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #473
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hey!
Hey @taysaliev22 - it is great to have you with us and wishing you all the best for the upcoming recruitment cycle,- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Not general commercial awareness concepts unfortunately - the articles typically are not commercially law focused.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #468
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I don't know - but even if I did, it would also be down to the law firm. 2 days is no time at all - paperwork could easily take a week or two. You could apply now but personally I would wait until you have your paperwork. Maybe email the Graduate Recruitment team and explain that you are keen...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #467
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
How long since your call? It sounds like the firm doesn’t have a preferred supplier and so sounds like you will pay for the LPC and then get the amount reimbursed . Depending on the LPC provider, they might be able to send the invoice directly to the firm (which is another way of doing it)...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #460
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
This post with its links might be helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-direct-training-contract-applications-discussion-thread-2022-23.5996/post-120191- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #458
- Forum: Applications Discussion