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Buy-side front office exit opps for lawyers
I’ve worked for two prominent asset management companies, albeit on the graduate recruitment side, so can provide some insight into this. I think you would find it difficult to transfer to a qualified level role. Like if it was the other way around (eg investment to law), I would expect you...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Unlikely to get a free lunch. The only way this typically happens is if every employee gets a free lunch allowance from their own canteen. On occasion, individual people like your supervisor might buy you lunch though. In addition, it’s not unknown for graduate recruitment to put on talks at...- TCLA Community Assistant
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I got a last minute interview with STB for and admin role but...
You could try to negotiate, but to me this is probably about the market rate for that type of role. My concern is that if they have already said this is the maximum they could get for the role, that they won’t be able to push it any higher though. If there is overtime, it’s probably worthwhile...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I think people have to switch their thinking on things like this. You need to think about why it is valuable (and assume it is valuable because it is) rather than assuming it won’t be of interest. Any work experience will build transferable skills and show your ability to work. Therefore it is...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #16,287
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
This type of work experience should be included too. I am not sure why you wouldn’t include this. It will show a range of transferable skills and some knowledge. In the vast majority of cases any work experience should be included in an application.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #16,285
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It would also apply to any future internships.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #16,282
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
This is slightly different - a vacation scheme is no commitment while a training contract is. It is also slightly different if you have accepted your TC offer. If you have accepted, you are ultimately saying you will renege on them, which then puts question as to whether you would also renege...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #16,281
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Yes, I actively encourage people to add upcoming vacation schemes to somewhere in their application - usually great for brief references in motivational questions or “extra information” sections.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #16,275
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I don’t think this is an issue - getting a vacation scheme is a success!- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #569
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It’s not inappropriate to ask - but they could say no, so just be prepared for that possibility.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #16,269
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It’s not just about the level of responsibilities in all honesty. It’s also working with the type of clients, and on similar size/complexity of matters. This is how it works now, and I don’t expect that to change much. I think the big difference with the SQE will be a question over why you...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #16,257
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It’s too early for the NQ market yet unfortunately as no one has qualified via the SQE route yet. The earliest this will be is late this summer, and even then we are looking at probably around 500 people who will qualify, many who are international qualified lawyers just looking to get dual...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #16,255
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
How likely is an impossible question for me to answer unfortunately. You’d need to really speak to the firm about this. Yes, they might be able to swap you out, but at the same time there could be other people ahead of you asking for the same thing. You can only really find out what your...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #567
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TC Application Writing Group
Love this initiative! Think it is a great idea and will be really helpful for everyone involved. I don't want to intrude but if there is anything I can do to help with the group, then please let me know.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Back to back posts 🎉😍🍾🥂🥳- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #16,204
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If it is something like a graduation, many firms will be willing for you to take a day off. However, there is no guarantee that they can offer this to you, and it will be subject to what they have planned for that day. There is no harm in asking though. Be willing to suggest you’d be willing to...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #16,203
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
No - this isn't rude at all and is actually very common. Graduate Recruitment will be used to having these conversations. Just be prepared for the fact that they might not be able to move you across and that you may need to turn down one of the two offers.- TCLA Community Assistant
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Yes - you can send them a brief email to let them know your alternative contact details or whether contacting you via email is better, and explain when you will be back on your U.K. number.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,144
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
No - it’s only if you got an offer that they need to know.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #16,198
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