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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Definitely - no answer has to be related to law/academia unless specifically asked for it to be so. I think this is where many people go wrong with their answers actually. They choose the “law” or “academia” answer because they either assume it is what the interviewer wants to hear about or...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #758
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
This is one of my go-to questions at the end of an interview. There really isn't anything specifically they are looking for - it is just a chance for an open opportunity for you to present anything you want that you naturally haven't had the opportunity to. Recruitment processes are limited -...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,658
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Don’t sweat the small stuff - vacation schemes
Really not an issue - people are used to people leaving early if the next meeting starts on the hour.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
They don’t necessarily reimburse them where you are being paid. Firms tend to only pay travel expenses for things that aren’t paid (interviews/open days). There will be some exceptions - you should speak to your firms about whether any expenses are covered or not.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #18,693
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Shoosmiths application 2022
We haven't got a list like this unfortunately - but I will consider us creating one in the future. It would be useful to know what other terms might be useful for us to include.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #13
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Fo law firms differentiate between different 2:1s?
If firms do consider them in this way, they’d probably classify them as 60-62 low 63-66 mid 67-69 high I don’t think firms make decisions purely on these brackets though- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Sure - not a problem- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,264
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I would assume it is for a new recruitment cycle, and so it will be for a year's later intake than what they have recruited between September 2021 and August 2022.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,639
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I would expect it to not be a new academic year until September unfortunately (once the new academic year starts).- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,634
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TLT assessment centre- questions about presentation exercise
Congratulations on securing an interview! Creative thinking is about not just repeating what someone else's thinking - try to apply your own independent thinking to the topic You could use other aids if you wanted to - they are just saying they won't provide you with a laptop and you won't have...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Suspending the LPC
I would try to speak to someone at your university. I suspect you will need to factor in whether you can suspend your studies as this late stage, and what costs you might incur if you did. It’s not unknown for people to be committed to the course fees and potentially incur additional costs if...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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Vacation scheme in non-London office
1) It is unlikely you’ll be able to negotiate the transfer to a U.K. TC. It is more likely they will just transfer through for the U.K. opportunity and you’ll need to come through the recruitment process as normal. The recruitment processes tend to be slightly different in each region, and the...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Explain your reasoning from a time and cost perspective as you have here. I’d call them rather than rely on email as your tone over the phone will convey a lot more and you can also potentially discuss alternatives. You may find they have a shuttle bus service from the station, or that they can...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #755
- Forum: General Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Screening will take place after an offer is accepted. It can sometimes take place 3-6 months before you start the TC, although some firms do the checks before you start any LPC/SQE prep courses though. It’s typically any employment/education in the last 5-10 years, depending on the firms’s...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,262
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Firms you can apply to multiple times in the same recruitment cycle
Unfortunately, I don’t know the specifics of individual firm’s policies.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #14
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Sorry for the questions - I just think it impacts the advice given. Have you done core law modules (eg contract/tort) but are just missing some that making it a QLD or is it something like a Scottish law degree? Just trying to work out what modules you have studied and how much overlap there...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,607
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It’s really hard to say whether these examples show challenge. Ultimately it’s not the “example” itself that showcases this, it is more how you describe the actions you undertake to get through the example that will demonstrate challenge. Therefore either example could be great examples to use...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #18,660
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
No - there is usually no need to do this unless you have been informed by the firm to do so.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #18,649
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Depending on the firm, it’s likely to be both. Some people don’t make the cut (not a good enough performance during their TC). Some people don’t get their NQ department choices so look elsewhere Some people leave law altogether Some people get headhunted by other firms. Fixed term contracts...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #752
- Forum: General Discussion
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Vacation scheme questions
I’d listen to what they say in the talk and then try to reflect the questions based on what they say.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion