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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I dont think there is really an issue based on the above, although I would question how relevant a banding is to highlight it. So many people reference bandings and many times it isn't really adding anything to your answer if you are relying on that alone. It is better to highlight the practice...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It must be, as their financial year runs until 30 April and so this year's financial year is not finished yet (and the report is likely to be published a couple of months after it ends).- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #624
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I think it will work like many other sectors. There will be a centralised graduate recruitment programme that gets in the majority of their graduate hires on a rotational basis and their training/development will all be centralised like it is now. There will also be an added layer of direct...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #621
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Spooky - just replied to this same question here - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2021-22-1.4197/post-112163- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,778
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Two weeks unless you need to understand something specific in the offer to make a decision on whether you will accept it or not. You can just email to ask when you should expect to get the written confirmation if you haven't got any need to see it.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #17,270
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
There are a lot of unknowns with the SQE - no one has qualified via that route yet so it is really hard to comment on what would happen. But just a few things to flag: Your paralegal experience (whether in Corporate or in Disputes) may allow you to qualify where it is deemed to be QWE, but...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #618
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
No - it wouldn't harm your chances, as generally they would look at what you did during a training contract rather than any previous paralegal work. The only way I could see it impacting where you qualified, is if you qualified via the SQE and only used the corporate experience as your...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #614
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Yes, they technically could check. It really depends what their data retention policy is though. With GDPR, many employers will wipe all data after 12-24 months and so they may not be able to actually see the information (which is why they might be asking the question). You'll typically find...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,172
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Help buying/choosing professional clothing (especially for women)
They don't have to be long-sleeved - anything generally that covers the shoulders will be fine. Tops don't need a high neck either - just avoid anything low cut/that shows cleavage.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #101
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Help buying/choosing professional clothing (especially for women)
All look great from my perspective. I might just be careful what to pair the first skirt with. With a looser blouse or jacket it will be fine, I just wouldn't wear something really tight with it, where the skirt itself is tight (this is just my opinion though). People wear skirts like that all...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #99
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It is really difficult for me to comment on this - it is going to be down to your employer, who else has got time off in your team during the time you need off, how busy your department is etc. Unpaid leave is usually an option employers will consider in the right circumstances, but I think it...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #17,262
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!
This week's winner is @lawlondon65 for this post which the Community Manager team found particularly motivational. Posts like this really help to see how pursuing law is not always about taking the "traditional" route and doesn't need to rely on securing a VS or TC at a particular point in your...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #49
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
You don’t have to address the Freshfields statement to anyone as far as I am aware, but there is no need to address it to anyone as it isn't a cover letter.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,170
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
As it says “and why you want to train as a solicitor” I would expect why law/why commercial law to be covered in some aspects. The “tell us more about yourself” is just an introduction to the question. Think of this like Freshfields’ personal statement when you have a similar word count to...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,168
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Here are the expected assessment dates. You will most likely take the assessments closest to your start date.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #17,233
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
They want to ensure everyone is catered for at the restaurant, and so it is a normal thing to ask for that particular social (they are probably pre ordering drinks for the drinks on arrival).- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #17,226
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LPC Resits
Moving laterally from a smaller firm to a larger one isn’t necessarily straight forward, and therefore may not be the easier option. Unfortunately there are too many variables to say what would be easier though. You may want to consider taking the SQE instead, especially if you have to take the...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Sometimes you won’t find out until your first day. Sometimes it will be earlier, but I wouldn’t worry to much if you don’t find out until the scheme starts.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #17,223
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Unfortunately I don't know of anything like this.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #17,216
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Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021
Negative behaviours won’t necessarily be surprising so I think they are only obvious ones. They include: - rudeness - over confidence - trying to hide mistakes (or worse blame others) The only one that might not be obvious is not asking enough questions. This is typically for fear of looking...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #71
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion