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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
They usually run what’s called “keep warm” activities with future trainees - usually a mixture of social events and information events- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Great news - glad you got it sorted!- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Just because one firm doesn't think you are right for them (or that they are not right for you) now, doesn't mean every firm will think that whether that be right now or forever in the future. If that was the case, thousands of partners across law firms wouldn't be where they are now. You have...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I have had experience of this as a recruiter. In fact, I can name several associates at firms who I had this exact same conversation with. My advice is to focus your efforts on improving in the areas the firm highlighted as development areas. Being quite bold in subsequent applications to say...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Did you give them a work email address by any chance? If so, that might be the data issue. I cannot think of any other reason why they would potentially change their mind (as it seems they were happy to provide it via email at first). The only thing could be if there are any data concerns...- TCLA Community Assistant
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Let's hear about TCLA members' hobbies!
I saw this and was reminded of the Formula 1 conversation in this thread. I will share more details as I see them:- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I suspect there isn't a specific conversion rate - if the firm didn't want to offer anyone, they would just do more direct TC hiring. But their profile on Chambers suggests they recruit 50-60 VSers a year and have 45 TCs and so I very much suspect there is no issue of there being too few TC...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Could be up to two weeks usually. However, sometimes some firms will wait for all their ACs to be completed before offering anyone, and therefore if you attended one of the first ACs, you may not hear back for some time. If you haven't heard back within two weeks, send the GR team a quick and...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It isn't really the type of consultancy firm, more how prestigious they are. Certain consultancy firms are exceptionally competitive (more so that the equivalent law firm) and so it will be really important to ensure you are show casing the skills and motivations for consultancy. However, I'll...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Any work experience is typically of value and is ultimately better than nothing (e.g. if you have no other work experience lined up for the summer, something is better than nothing). Therefore, it will be fine to include it, but I would caveat that by saying that is as long as you are clearly...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Deferring to do a masters is fairly common. It really depends on your firm’s policy on this and whether they would make you go through a final round interview again next year (not unknown). You’d need to speak to the firm either in a VS exit interview or post offer to see the chances of that. A...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I have known some employers (outside of law) to explicitly ask people not to talk about their offers/outcomes for this and other reasons.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I’d wait until you have the paperwork then before working out what to do next. It sounds like the VS offer would potentially convert to a 2024 TC anyway and that they were just willing to offer you an earlier 2023 direct TC process. If you are sticking to the VS offer, I don’t think you need to...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Could you still go ahead with the VS and then decide which offer to accept? That could be an option, especially if you want to find out more about the firm to inform your decision on which firm to accept.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It may be better for you, but it might not be what other people want (including the firm’s partners). A lot of people would find that very impersonal. As I said, even when we did send mass emails, not everyone heard at the same time for a range of reasons, so it may not solve your concerns.- TCLA Community Assistant
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
LinkedIn and major job boards, like Law Gazette will probably be good ports of call to find vacancies. You can also set up job alerts on these sites to get updates when new jobs are posted. Read the job spec carefully. A firm that says the LPC or a certain level of experience is a requirement...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I used to do this on mass when firms couldn’t make offers until the first of September. We used to send an email out on mass at midnight on 1st September and then organise follow up calls with partners in the following days. Even then, it didn’t go to plan and not everyone heard back at the...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I wouldn’t do that. You are effectively telling someone how to do their job. There are a whole load of reasons why a firm can’t tell everyone at the same time. It’s actually very normal and isn’t cruel - you can’t expect things to be standardised like this in all honesty. Think about it this...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I would advise to be patient. It sounds like you’ll get a call on Monday anyway. Do not expect Graduate Recruitment to respond at the weekend and especially via LinkedIn. This is not appropriate. Only contact GR through email. Your other firms don’t need a decision this weekend either, and so...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
This is fantastic news - congratulations!- TCLA Community Assistant
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