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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I would focus on a sector/industry - it may mean that industry has more of a practice focus, but this is not asking you to indentify practice areas, it is asking you to identify trends in that sector (not specifically the legal work needed for that trend).- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,323
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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No info online on small boutique London law firm
Could you find current or alumni lawyers on LinkedIn and ask for their views/thoughts?- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I would definitely avoid it being firm specific. It is asking you to explain why you want to do the job in general. You still may want to tailor it though - a firm that focuses on transactional work is likely to have a slightly different emphasis than a firm that focuses on contentious work.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,319
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Might have failed an undergraduate module - Implications
Any perception is not binary - it really depends on the circumstances around it and other evidence. I’ve lost count how many people have contacted me in absolute panic that they have failed and exam, only for a matter of weeks to find out they haven’t. Rather than assuming anything, I think...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Might have failed an undergraduate module - Implications
I would wait until you know what the outcome is before worrying what might be. You might not even need to move on.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
They only allow one application each 12 months, and so you’ll need to factor that in first of all. But based on their Chambers Student Guide profile, then it looks like it would be worthwhile applying if you haven’t in the last twelve months.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,313
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
You should be honest about it - I think there is more risk in saying it is for something else and then being found out. Just explain to your VS firm that you have been offered an AC but the firm is only giving you one date which is unfortunately during your scheme and therefore would the firm...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #18,544
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I'd ask the firm who has invited you to interview whether they have any flexibility first and explain you are completing a vacation scheme on the date they have provided. If they do not provide any flexibility, then ask the GR team at your VS firm whether it would be possible to take a day off...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Either in one or two payments, usually in the month your course starts and if there is a second payment, then halfway through the course. I'd speak to your firm to get exact details - its a very common question and so not an issue at all for asking.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
yes, that is not a problem.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
There is no rationale in you doing SQE 1 as you have an exemption for it if you complete the LPC. The only reason you would do SQE1 if you didn't pass the LPC and needed to take the course again. A commendation is an excellent result that the vast majority of firms will consider more than good...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Your screen name (it might be where I am reading it as Pasta rather than Past A....) 🤣- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #18,537
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
For any non-UK students/graduates in our community.... This has been kept super quiet by the UK Government, but a new visa launches at the end of this month called the High Potential Individual visa. It allows anyone who has studied at a university that ranks highly in global rankings (top 50...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #727
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I think it just helps in general rather than for vacation schemes specifically. It won't really cover how to structure documents etc - it is purely a grammar book that tells you the correct way of writing and the common ways in which things are written incorrectly, and therefore what's the...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #726
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
The job description is here: Check out this job at Larbey Evans: Trainee https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3082216887 You will need to have completed the LPC, but it doesn’t state whether you need the right to work in the U.K. or not. There is an email address on the job spec above so you...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,299
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
As a law graduate, you’ll have the option to apply to either deadline. It comes from a place where law firms typically can’t get non-law graduates onto the GDL in time for the summer application window/recruitment process, and so they set a separate deadline for non-law students/graduates. As...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,298
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thought this might be of interest to anyone looking to start a TC this autumn- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,295
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
You could reference this in a motivational answer/cover letter, or could be included in an "any extra information you want to provide" type sections/questions.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2,283
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PGDL or MA Law?
The MA in Law is likely to make you eligible for postgraduate student finance, while the PGDL would not be eligible where it is not degree level (unless it offers a bolt-on module to top it up to a masters level course).- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Is it the Ben Staveley one? I only know this as I worked with Ben and benefitted massively from his advice on writing and I have a copy of this which I regularly refer to even now Faultless Grammar: The Busy Lawyer's Reminder Guide: Amazon.co.uk: 9781999745202: Books- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #724
- Forum: General Discussion