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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Apologies to not replying to this earlier - I have been tagged in lots of posts recently and it’s been hard to keep up with them all. I would contact each firm to check. I would expect most firms to consider you a non-law graduate where you would need to complete some English law modules to get...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #53
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
There is no need to include examples of how you have demonstrated the skill unless the question explicitly asks. You just have to be super, super concise with your writing with these type of questions. Typically I find people use a lot of “filler phrases” in their writing, and so you just have...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #51
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Sorry, I am not clear on the question here?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #50
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I personally would for the sake of the application and especially if you don’t think your CV sells your background/motivations well.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #47
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I’d recommend apply to a mixture of a vacation schemes and TCs. Any firm that recruits exclusively or predominately from vacation schemes will drive your applications towards those programmes rather than direct TCs. However, for some firms you may find you might not be eligible for their...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #44
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
There are quite a few firms that will have compulsory corporate seats - so I don’t think you have to focus on it being unique to other firms, I think you can just focus on your motivation for corporate work.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #42
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
I think it’s more appropriate to find a market rate for it - unless it’s outside of London or for a non-commercial firm, £18k will be very low - isn’t even Living Wage equivalent.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #39
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
The figure should be an annual salary equivalent - you don’t need to half it just because it is six months. I wouldn’t also differentiate continuous employment vs a short term contract - if anything you can receive a slightly higher base salary for short term contracts given you don’t get...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #37
- Forum: General Discussion
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Scholarship - CV Under Legal Experience or Achievements and Interests?
This should be under achievements or a prizes/awards section.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
This is amazing news - congratulations on not only starting your career with WBD but also all the other success you have had this cycle.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #272
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Do you mean in an application or at interview (as my advice would be slightly different depending on the answer)?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #264
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Advice needed!
Learning to deal with being unsuccessful is a fairly standard process for the career unfortunately. 99% of candidates will experience it whether applying for training contract or vacation schemes. It is not a sign of you not being capable of doing the job, and many of those 99% go on to become...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
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University of Law PGDL or Ma Law with SQE1?
The MA course does sound like the better option from my perspective. It will allow you to get a base level knowledge of law and help you prep for SQE1 should you choose to sit it of your own accord or if you secure a TC with a firm and they pay for your SQE1 fees for you.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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Advice needed!
For many firms, they wouldn’t take on a non-law applicant for a vacation scheme until their final year anyway, so I feel like you are still at the early stages of considering this career path. I would apply for vacation schemes to those firms you are eligible for, and apply to direct TCs with...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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Do Magic Circle law firms care about work experience if it's at a small local law firm?
Yes - they will care a lot of about any work experience. Doesn’t matter what it is really - if anything I bet you got a better experience at the local firm than you would have done on a first year scheme where you might not have even done any actual work (just simulations and exercises).- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Congratulations! That is fantastic news!- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #243
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
They are unlikely to be carried over if more than 12 months has passed. If it’s within the same 12 months, then possibly, but many firms say you can only apply once in such a period anyway. Being unsuccessful for a previous programme does not necessarily equate to being unsuccessful again. I...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #34
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
Yes - they will count as employment and should be included.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #32
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
Yes - there should still be some availability for August for premium subscribers: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/training-contract-advice/ September’s slots will be added at the start of the month.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #29
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
You don’t have to have experience with the firm - most applicants won’t have anyway meaningful interaction anyway. Research will help focus your answers. It’s also important to be self-reflective - try to work out what is important to you, whether it’s the type of work, cultural aspects, ways...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #204
- Forum: Applications Discussion