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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would email graduate recruitment and explain the situation confirming you have taken the test. Chances are if they cannot find it, they might send you another link so I would not worry and I would immediately email graduate recruitment.
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes, I shared some tips on AC here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151966 which I think could be really useful! Good luck with it and I am sure you will smash it!!
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Freshfields is okay, I personally used it too last year and my application got through the next stage so it is safe to say that it is okay to address them as Freshfields.
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I shared some tips on this post here so I hope these are helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151489 Additionally, some more tips regarding the application to the firm have been shared here and I...
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It is really difficult to say and it depends on whether the application is rolling or not. If it is not, then I personally used to assume it was a rejection (and I was right), however, if the application is rolling, you never know so I would not lose hope.
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Very Well done!
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally do not know this but I would not say so, if they do not have a minimum a level requirement, they will surely not going to focus on UCAS points so I would not worry too much. However, if you want to be 100% sure, I would email graduate recruitment at the firms in question and ask...
  8. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    You never know what can happen so I would not dwell on it but I will say it is not the best, however I made mistakes in my applications last year and most of them got through anyway so never lose hope!
  9. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Yes as far as I am aware and if the process did not change from last year. And, if successful, you will receive a watson glaser. After that, if you pass, you will get an assessment centre invite.
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congratulations!! Very well done!!
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Yes, the order does not really matter as long as you cover everything they want you to. I used the exact same structure you want to use and I got through the next stage last year so do not worry!
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I would be honest as an assessment centre is such a major step to getting a training contract so keep them in the loop and highlight that this is an opportunity of a lifetime. Alternatively, I would personally do the assessment centre but it is your personal decision at the end of the day...
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congratulations!!!
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!! Huge Achievement!!
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am not very keen on this information on the firm specifically, however I am pretty sure that if you go on their website you will find these specifics. Alternatively, you can go and read the firm's profile and training contract characteristics on some websites like Chamber's student which is...
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!! there are some posts on TCLA from me and Erin that might be helpful, I will include some links here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/how-to-prepare-for-a-law-firm-video-interview-a-step-by-step-guide-⭐️.8346/ and...
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!! You should be so happy!! In terms of tips, there are some posts on TCLA from me and Erin that might be helpful, I will include some links here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/how-to-prepare-for-a-law-firm-video-interview-a-step-by-step-guide-⭐️.8346/ and...
  18. axelbeugre

    SQE at BPP - term dates

    I personally do not know this but I am sure you can find information about this on BPP website. I am set to start the SQE at the same time as you but I personally did not come across this information. What I would suggest though is messaging some current students on LinkedIn as they are the only...
  19. axelbeugre

    Looking for inspiration

    Thank you so much @ADKM for providing such a reassuring message to @TCinpipeline and for also sharing your experience which is not always easy. I wanted to add that many people find themselves in this situation and me included, I had to wait for my 13th application to see some results last year...
  20. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally think that there is nothing wrong in using the same answer in a video interview, especially because saying an answer out loud may sound completely different from reading it. The questions are not the exact same as the applications most of the time but they do have common undertones...
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