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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Pretty normal from my perspective. They a are doing the right thing by telling you the reasons for this. They are still giving you the option to stick to the later date too - they are just saying there is a risk they may have offered all their VS spots by that point.
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It is unlikely both firms will allow you to only do one week each. It is best to ask if there are alternative vacation scheme dates
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Increasingly done via a computer these days to reflect the realities of work, but it isn't unknown for them to still be hand written, especially if they are testing language/grammar/spelling etc (and they don't want you to use something like Word that will correct these things).
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @ofm - I am sorry to hear you have had this experience. I can understand it can be upsetting. Hopefully the community here at TCLA can provide you with some support on this. In the past, I have tried to provide balance when we have had similar posts to this or people have privately messaged...
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes, you can ask. The firm might not be able to meet your request though.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I would expect a sector to be an industry - e.g. oil and gas/energy or financial service or FMCG while a service to be an area of law they advise on, e.g. Corporate/M&A or Competition or IP or Real Estate... So if Shell were merging with another company, the sector advising them would be Oil &...
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not everything needs to be factual - you could be asking for people's opinions or experiences about the things that are important to you or important for you to find out more about.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    Presentation Topic - Broad?

    Not that I think it will be the case, but if you are the "odd one out" it might actually be refreshing. Do the firm really want to find people that all think the same? My advice is just pick something you can show your expertise in. Think about choosing a topic that you are...
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That is pretty standard. It is in part to see whether you can see things from different perspectives and partly to see if you can both concede/hold points when necessary. Plus they like to see how far they can take your thinking when you are on the right track. For those people who think their...
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    5 ACs is amazing! Well done on securing so many.
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I would personally still call. Obviously you can just email, but if is far more polite to do these things over the phone and then follow up in writing in my opinion.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Out of politeness call the firm to explain why you are reneging and to apologise, and then follow up with an email to confirm this in writing.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If it is two months, I would call the firm and ask for an update even if it just to tell you when you will hear back.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'd personally suggest picking something more related to the work the firm does in that office, just because there could be a slight question as to why you are considering that location over others.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes, you can contact current or recent trainees via LinkedIn - just make sure you are clear with them why you hope to connect with them
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Highly unlikely to impact your offer. Even if some form of conflict did arise, they'd just make sure you are allocated to a team where you wouldn't have any exposure to the conflict.
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    There may be many people who hear back the same day. But with recruitment there is absolutely no guarantee of this, even if this is what the firm aims to do. All of the following things could cause delays in a firm getting back to you Your interviewer(s) getting caught on client work (this is...
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    In most instances, for vacation schemes, you will be given a laptop by the firm. In any situations where they don't give you a device like this, they will probably tell you to bring something like this with you.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not for an AC or an interview (you won't need one) and for a vacation scheme you are likely to be given a laptop. You might take one in for an open day/insight programme type of event though, but it is worthwhile checking ith the firm if you can bring/use one in that case.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No one uses briefcases these days so much so that it might be odd to turn up with one! If you want something like a handbag, then something like this will be ok: KROSER Laptop Tote bag 15.6 Inch Large Shoulder Bag Lightweight with USB Charging Port Water-repellent Computer Tote Bag Women...
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