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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    I doubt it was - if it was for an insight programme/vacation scheme, then it’s often the case that firms care far less about your motivations as this will be assessed more during the programme itself
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Yes, it’s still appropriate to call rather than email given how long it’s been. A call is quicker/more efficient for everyone too
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Yes, given it is 4-5 weeks it’s appropriate to follow up. I would call them rather than email.
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    The TCLA community have had a great success with CC of late. There were three offers in less than 24 hours at the end of last week. I know of at least 5 other TCLA offers for the firm since the new year!
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    They might be able to move you to another AC date (if you haven’t asked this already). They will prefer to assess you when you are well, as they can’t really account for how your illness may impact your performance.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Call switchboard and ask to speak to a named person in the graduate recruitment team.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    1) could be anything from fairly immediately or until the end of the summer recruitment window. It should be one question to ask each firm. 2) Some firms will give you four weeks to accept the offer, some may give you to mid September (in line with the code of best recruitment practice). It is...
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It’s the same thing - just a different synonym
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Feel free to PM me a link to their website/LinkedIn account and I can let you know my thoughts.
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    You might. You can have multiple offices within one jurisdiction/country though. Think about the following: Are there new markets developing? Is there a growth of one industry that is particularly in geographical hotspots? Have there been regional political changes that might mean the firm...
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Call them first thing on Monday and ask whether it can be rescheduled.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Not necessarily.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    If for a trainee role, salaries are set and are pretty public, so no need to bring this up. If this is for paralegal roles or something similar, wait to have these conversations when you are given the offer. If you are keen to find out what the salary is, then ask this before you apply (and...
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    What does a successful Vacation Scheme/TC Offer Email look like? I'm just curious. (Do they need you to provide Scans of your passport? etc.)

    An email will usually have a attachment that is a formal offer letter. There will be various terms and conditions attached to that offer. At some point before you start, you’ll need to present your passport. This typically has to be seen in person - scans are not usually sufficient.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    It depends on the instructions you have been given by the firm and/or Vero.
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Generally they won’t follow up on these as you weren’t employed.
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    They are unlikely to ask for employment from over 7 years ago. An exact date isn’t going to be as important for casual work, as long as an approximate date is reasonable.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    It depends what the rationale is for them not being accurate. Sometimes they can be very pedantic about this - it really depends on your rationale though.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    Difficult Interview Questions

    Rather than starting with the negative “I don’t quite understand” you could say, “sorry would you mind explaining the context of the question further so I can ensure I provide a clear answer” or something of that accord.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    I’d say near fluency is needed in two languages - both written and verbal communication. I would consider whether you could read documents or follow what was said in meetings in both languages with ease as a good benchmark as to what they are looking for.

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