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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Could be anything from a couple of days to a few weeks unfortunately.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,458
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
The fact they operate a wait list suggests there is a chance. Firms could easily not bother to do this and wouldn’t waste their time if there wasn’t a chance. It’s going to be impossible for anyone to determine your chances though. There are too many variables at play here. Just because it may...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,447
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Ultimately you don’t need a paralegal role/experience for a TC, so I don’t think distinguishing between a KP and a departmental paralegal will make such difference. You will be gaining relevant skills, knowledge and experience from both of them that can be transferred to a trainee role, but the...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,311
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
And another one! Wow this is amazing news! Congratulations - I am delighted to hear this 🥳- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #18,845
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
This is fantastic news! Congratulations and well done. It is so great to see one of our more active forum contributors secure a TC!- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #18,844
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
This makes me so happy! Posts like this make my day. Thank you so much for your kind words and congratulations on securing multiple offers - that is an amazing achievement.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #18,831
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I think if two months has passed then it is ok for you to check in. I wouldn’t expect them to make or be able to make a decision, but there is no harm in at least enquiring.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,304
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
The “why you” part can describe more of the aspects your CV doesn’t cover. There is no point covering in detail the things you have done, but what your CV won’t tell your reader is why you enjoyed things, why you did them, and what you feel you personally gained from them.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #799
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Feel free to PM me. Someone has bascially got the same issue and I have sent them some template wording that could be used as an initial request.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,295
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I think the message is probably incorrect in the fact they haven’t interviewed too many candidates. I wonder if you got a “template” rejection that was sent to people at all stages of the recruitment process? I wouldn’t ask on LinkedIn. I would go back to the recruiter and ask the feedback...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,281
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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background check
I would speak to the reference check company for clarity on this, but I would expect they could be included here (I am just not sure how a reference check company would verify voluntary roles like this).- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If you are in employment, you typically have to work a notice period. This could be anything from a couple of days to potentially even six months. The firm just needs to know what your notice period is as part of their recruitment process.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,256
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Yes - players are yellow carded for taking their shirts off. Happened when a Liverpool player scored on their debut in the Community Shield yesterday.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,253
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Wouldn’t be surprising - the applicant tracking systems are notorious for not being able to deal with peaks of applications being made across multiple firms on 31 July and 31 January.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,252
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Advice for summer plans
You could do no volunteering at all and your trip to Korea could still be seen as a positive. You haven’t had a “gap”, you have gone travelling. There are plenty of positives and skills you can demonstrate by doing that. Obviously doing something like volunteering or a remote internship is...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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Applying to other firms once accepting another
It’s not really a good way about doing things. Reality is the ideal situation would be to ask your current firm to extend your offer period, but firms are unlikely to offer this and know why you are asking. So in reality, you can do what you are suggesting and there are little/no consequences...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
1) they won’t care as long as the dates are factual and correct. Short term work placements happen all the time. The only issue would be if you present false employment dates that inflate the period of time you worked there. 2) It would only state that if you had been charged by the employer...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #18,828
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Yes, they can easily retract the offer if you are found to have lied. I have done this numerous times in my career!- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #18,826
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
For it to be a term in the contract, it must be there in case the firm want to pull back the costs if you were to fail. However, I suspect in reality it comes down to it being decided on a case by case basis. For instance, if you go AWOL and don’t turn up to lectures/classes and fail off the...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #795
- Forum: General Discussion