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  1. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    LMAOOOOO we love a creative thinker 🤣🤣 <3
  2. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I emailed them for eligibility too but they said final-year students are eligible to apply. They didn't specify whether non-residents can apply too even though I asked for confirmation on that. I can't find anything about their new Work Experience programme anywhere on the website (or the...
  3. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker Hi, I am applying for a vac scheme with a firm that has recently started doing a work experience scheme. Both are two week long. Both use the same application form. I asked the recruiter if I can apply to both and she sounded a little unsure at first but then said I...
  4. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Read the article on [general topic]. A client has asked for an overview and the key points. In 600 words, please summarize the article. Max 600 words @Jessica Booker Hi :) For an application question like this, should I focus on summarizing the points within the article or is there a specific...
  5. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yep
  6. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you, Jessica. One more question on the relevance bit please if you don't mind. I have both work-specific reasons and personal reasons (why I want to potentially relocate for work) that I could mention. Given that it's 250 words, do you think it's helpful to mention both or shall I wait...
  7. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    That really helps and I am glad I asked you and Jessica before submitting my application haha I feel that I will struggle a lot with the word count being 250 words and within that limit, I have to explain what areas I find interesting, why the firm, why the specific office. I think I am trying...
  8. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There's no careers events section which is why I am utilising the work experience section. Are webinars not considered work experience in the same way that open days may be? If not, I could briefly mention them in the "why our firm/ why this office" applicstion question instead but the word...
  9. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you, Jessica. That really helps. 😊 Just wanted to check if you think including open days/workshops and voluntary roles is OK. I have included them under a single entry separately and everything else is either paid work or work experience like law clinic. Also, I have included two...
  10. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre Hi, I had a question about how much is too much to include in an application form. I am writing an application form and the work experience section has pretty much unlimited entries. I currently have 12 entries (I have grouped together voluntary roles and open...
  11. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I will keep it in mind to make it tailored to the firm and the specific office. Thank you so much! As the application form doesn't have a question that allows you to really sell yourself to the firm, should I use the work experience section to briefly outline (within each entry) how the work...
  12. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, could I please get your thoughts on this? :) @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre What skills do you think are needed to be a successful solicitor at our firm? (250) For this question, I think focusing on 3 skills is pretty good amount given wordcount so that I can elaborate too. I do want to answer...
  13. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If I could put aside my personal circumstances and wanted to maximize my chances of securing a spot, would you recommend I stick with spring dates?
  14. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Amazing, will send the email first thing tomorrow morning. Do I need to provide a strong/ good enough reason as to why I am requesting it to be moved to summer? Also, do you know if this will have any effect on my chances of securing a spot? Thank you :)
  15. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker Hi Jessica. I filled in the VS scheme form for CRS and put my first preference for the spring scheme. I left the second preference blank. However, my circumstances have since changed. I haven't heard back from the firm yet, but is it worth getting in touch to request for me to...
  16. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you both so so much. I will forget about it now and focus on my diss work. This was really reassuring and comforting 💖🥹
  17. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This isn't strictly relevant, but if anyone here has done an interview (VI) when they weren't prepared or in the right headspace and still made it through, I would love to hear about some positive stories. I literally got rejected from my dream summer volunteering role yesterday and have been so...
  18. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can I ask what you did about the visa situation? Thank you, Axel!
  19. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Okay, thank you for reassuring me 😭 one of the trainees told me to reach out to the HR person who deals with recruitment over LinkedIn but I ran out of personalised message quota so I sent a request to connect. But then I found a general email for the office and she got back to me through that...
  20. Miss Chocolate

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I have been calling all the relevant people who deal with recruitment but they don't really pick up 😂 I think I will stop now in case they get sick of me before even seeing my application. Also, does it look bad if I have contacted too many people on LinkedIn/emailed them to ask to speak to them...

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