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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    You could ask, but it won't work like that, so I don't think you need to ask. The second scheme will have just as much chance as the first.
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Some factors to consider: - What are the firm's strengths or fast-growing practice areas? - What industries might need more of that expertise in the jurisdictions the firm operates in? - Are the client's major competitors already clients of the firm (if so, that might make working for them...
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    What stage are you at with the firm you want to email? And would you renege the other firms if you were to be offered at the firm you are emailing?
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    You can mention it - although it’s better to reschedule if you can. They can’t really factor it in though unfortunately. It’s impossible for them to know if or how it will have impacted your performance.
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    I wouldn’t really ask this. Answer length should be the same whether the interview is 15 minutes or 45.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    I suspect there will only be a limited number of questions and probably less opportunity to ask questions at the end. I’d expect that the interview may only have 3-4 questions.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    I would only update them if you get an offer from firm B.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    I would explain to the firm you have an exam on that day and ask if they have any flexibility.
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Photos will be perfectly fine if they have said scanned copies.
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    All of those would be perfectly acceptable. The colours and patterns you have mentioned are all regularly worn in offices. A skirt should really be only just above the knee.
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    It’s a process reliant on humans and they make errors, so yes it is completely possible like most things in life.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    These things happen - they have probably got other priorities right now to deal with and can afford to wait a few more weeks before reviewing applications.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Wasn't your fault - my brain isn't working! Just seen the time but see my edit in my previous post.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    IB is slightly different as you typically can only do one internship where they are 8-12 weeks long. If you are going to accept the offer though, I don't see the benefit of telling them you have a competing offer you are going to reject. Edit - sorry its late and I misunderstood - On...
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    What do you mean by submitting?
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    I swear that one of the major downsides of this being an anonymous forum is that GR Managers can't work out who the most helpful/supportive/insightful people are on this forum. Otherwise, I would expect them to be stalking these pages and tapping up TCLA people all the time. I reckon they would...
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    A worthy winner for this incredibly helpful post, although I would have given it just for the love of Nandos alone 🤣 !
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    My (somewhat unhelpful) suggestion is a mini-celebratory meal at either Nandos, Wagamamas or even a Busaba Eathai if you have one close by!
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    You can typically take a day off for a graduation, but any longer than that and it might prove difficult. You should let the firm know ASAP so you can discuss it with them to ensure it doesn't clash with any key events on the scheme. Try to also show your willingness to make the time up that...
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Exactly - happens all the time. The firm will be disappointed but as a graduate recruiter, you ultimately plan for things like this happening.

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