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I personally would email them with this information since the grade is on your transcript. I am sure it will not impact your chances but it is just best to upfront about these things rather than just be caught afterwards. So, my advice is always be upfront when it comes to disclosing important...- axelbeugre
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I would not worry too much about this, chances are they will not even notice so do not dwell on it and I am sure you wrote an amazing personal statement. Things like these happen all the time so do not panic and be hopeful! Good luck with the application!- axelbeugre
- Post #1,975
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I think that I personally would consider a rejection since they have been offering vacation schemes since November but never say never, they might be waiting and compare applications and candidates. I personally would say to wait, no news is good news at this point so just be a little patient...- axelbeugre
- Post #8,969
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Very well done!! Congratulations!- axelbeugre
- Post #8,968
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
It absolutely does not matter so I would not worry about this. If you get the training contract before starting law school they will fund it for you and send you to the law school they want (this was my case). If you apply during the PGDL then what school you are attending will not matter and...- axelbeugre
- Post #8,967
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Congratulations!!- axelbeugre
- Post #8,965
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I think it is fine however I would personally do everything in one sitting especially if you are not sure, just to be safe.- axelbeugre
- Post #8,900
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I know people who did so it is totally possible!- axelbeugre
- Post #8,898
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Paragraph always as you are writing a cohesive and exhaustive answer. Points will not be effective as it will appear as if you did not necessarily develop the answer and so failed in exhaustively answer the question.- axelbeugre
- Post #8,897
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
You can apply to a training contract whenever you want. If you apply for a vacation scheme or a training contract now, the firm will be able to sponsor you through law school, however, if you apply during the PGDL, then you have to self-fund the course. If you apply to Kirkland now for instance...- axelbeugre
- Post #8,896
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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!!- axelbeugre
- Post #8,894
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Congratulations!!- axelbeugre
- Post #8,892
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I shared some tips on written exercises and how to prepare here which might be helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-156677 However, to answer your question, you can usually find summarising...- axelbeugre
- Post #8,891
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I think that those are quite difficult to prepare but a couple of things that you might want to work on are: Make sure your commercial awareness and financial understanding is on point. With this, I mean make sure you have a basic understanding of the few business and financial concepts...- axelbeugre
- Post #8,887
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
having a vacation scheme on your CV is helpful but only if you have already attended it as you will be able to talk about it in-depth. I personally would not mention for two main reasons: Firstly, you are not going to mention it in your personal statement which means that you probably have...- axelbeugre
- Post #1,945
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Congratulations! This is amazing news! Here are some tips on the forum that might be helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/how-to-prepare-for-slaughter-and-may-interview.314/post-1264...- axelbeugre
- Post #1,943
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
How much did you go above that? I personally think that it is fine and law firms will read your application even if it is slightly above the word count, especially if it is a personal statement. If it is less than 1000, I think it is fine. I personally would not do anything also because chances...- axelbeugre
- Post #1,937
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
It is definitely possible to do so and I personally know people who were successful without any legal experience whatsoever. It is just a matter of explaining really well how your past experiences make you the perfect future trainee lawyer at the firm.- axelbeugre
- Post #1,936
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
It might be that they are very busy for whatever reason so I personally would not think too much into it. I totally understand that waiting so long is nerve-wracking and so you could message them graduate recruitment asking for updates on your application. I did it a couple of time last year and...- axelbeugre
- Post #1,935
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I am pretty sure it is watson glaser and overall application but I am not really sure. I would say that you are pretty much correct with your assumption or at least that was the impression I was under.- axelbeugre
- Post #1,933
- Forum: Applications Discussion