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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They are highly unlikely to rescind the offer - the worst that is likely to happen is that they say they can’t defer you and then you have to work out what to do. There are a few things to consider though ahead of speaking to the firm. 1) you have started the SQE course - the firm/or you could...
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    Interested in subscribing to our Premium services? Use the code “JESS-TCLA" upon check out, and...

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If it’s your penultimate year, it’s most likely you could start anytime from September 2025 onwards if the firm requires you to sit and pass the SQE before starting. For firms that allow you to do the SQE while doing the TC, you could start in September 2024z
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think there needs to be a bit of context as to how you have developed the skills. It doesn’t need to be full STAR format context (you won’t have the word count for this) but referencing where you have developed these skills is likely to be helpful - otherwise it could be seen as an...
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think you can take success broadly in this sense. It also doesn’t necessarily be your own success (although it could be too) it could be success you have seen elsewhere.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Amazing news! Congratulations!
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Not a page, but here are some posts with advice: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-direct-training-contract-applications-discussion-thread-2021-22-1.4199/post-118877 https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/ask-a-graduate-recruiter-anything.1557/post-31358...
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think it also depends where you are in the recruitment cycle (or cycles). I think you definitely learn as you go through the process, and therefore if you are coming into this as your first cycle and your first few applications, it may take longer than if you are at the end of the cycle or...
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    Slaughter and May - reapplication?

    I'd definitely reapply if they have encouraged you to do so. What question was the generic answer on? If that was something more motivational, then I would try to ensure my cover letter maybe weaves in some evidence to say that you have either done more research/gained more experience that has...
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    How much does applying near the deadline affect my chances for rolling applications?

    My general rule is if you apply in the first two-thirds of an application window, you would be fine. So my theory would be to apply for the open day, if you get on it then wait (as they will be actively looking for the open day attendees to then apply, otherwise they wouldn't run the open day...
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Here is some advice on SJTs, more generally, that I have previously provided: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/failing-situational-judgment-test-sjt.2895/post-45920
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    Rolling Deadlines Pressure

    There is really no need to apply as soon as applications open. My general rule is if you apply in the first two thirds of an application window, you’ll be fine waiting. I’d be really surprised if many firms close by early October unless it is for a winter scheme, but even then they tend to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any logic I would have as to why they would exclude law finalists would also apply to graduates, so I don't understand the logic. My only thinking could be that some of the universities have been on the lawyers' cases (*cough* Oxbridge tutors) saying that targeting final-year law students is...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Generally, it won't impact your chances. If you chose a late AC and they had filled roles, they could always offer you a later intake. However, firms tend to be pretty good at predicting the necessary recruitment numbers, and if anything tend to under-hit anyway (so the over offering point is...
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It does vary unfortunately - some will be on a rolling basis while others, will wait for the deadline and then review applications.
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It will be highly unlikely for most firms. They will typically say you can only apply once for the same opportunity in either a calendar year or a recruitment cycle (and a vacation scheme is the same opportunity, just across different date).
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Please identify an existing market development or future trend that will likely affect A&O clients and describe how this could provide the Firm with new opportunities to support its clients. (300 words) Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer at A&O and what do you think are the key...
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Woooo - love all the NRF success in the forums this afternoon!
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This is fantastic news - I am delighted for you and really pleased you found the forums a place for moral support and guidance!
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    pre employment checks for VS/TC

    Usually when you start the process you have to provide more details on whether the role was paid etc. They will make a decision as whether to seek a reference or not based on their experiences - they literally request these types of references day in day out and so know what is likely to be...

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