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

This is obviously a biased view.... but.... As a gold member you have access to all of the TCLA services. I suspect you are using them already, but the application review service, video interview simulator and 1-2-1 calls are all ways you can get the same type of service as you would get from...
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- Post #11,657
- Jan 31, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

I would check with your university. Some universities provide careers service guidance up to 3 or 5 years post-graduation. I know one that offers it indefinitely.
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- Post #11,655
- Jan 31, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Qualifying from abroad to work in England and Wales

You actually don’t need to complete the qualifying work experience part as a qualified lawyer in another jurisdiction (see screenshot attached from the Law Society website). The difficulty you will have is that you technically don’t need to do a training contract (where you generally get...
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- Post #2
- Jan 31, 2022
- Forum: General Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

It doesn’t even have to be a portfolio if that isn’t what you would actually invest in. It could be something completely different (for instance, I have heard things like “my children’s education”). Or it could just be one company you believe will grow. This question isn’t really about you...
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- Post #11,602
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

I guess it depends how likely it will be but even then I guess my response to it is, why is this important to your answer? If you are going to say something like this, also try and be more specific - For instance biggest by what measure? Revenue/lawyers/profits? Just in the U.K. or worldwide?
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- Post #11,600
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

This from the London office page might give you a clearer indication: https://www.jonesday.com/en/locations/europe/london?tab=overview
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- Post #11,599
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

https://www.jonesday.com/en/practices
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- Post #11,593
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Difficult Interview Questions

The third one 😂
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- Post #4
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Unfortunately I don’t think this will help your situation, so I would just leave it.
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- Post #11,586
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Unfortunately there is no point informing of this mistake. It will be a negative element unfortunately and many firms consider it a significant one. But I know people who have secured interviews for other firms with the firm’s name spelt incorrectly due to the absolute strengths shown elsewhere.
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- Post #11,584
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Really don’t worry about this. The exercise instructions will either tell your or this isn’t really important.
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- Post #11,572
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

If it is explicitly stating a letter and you have all the details provided in the document (like addresses), then format it like a letter. If the information you have been given doesn't provided any address, then just date the letter and start with Dear...... Something like the following will...
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- Post #11,546
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

It will mean by 23.59 tomorrow but you might want to do it earlier in case there are any technical issues and you need to speak to the recruitment team.
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- Post #11,539
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

To me, networking is important for your learning, but not directly for the recruitment process. Where it can help is indirectly, as it can really help you refine an application and potentially set you up well for interviews too. But telling me you met someone from the firm means little on its...
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- Post #11,532
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Then I really wouldn't worry about this in a sense of providing your transcripts. It is just a process to verify that the grades you listed are correct. The firm invited you to interview knowing your grades and your mitigating circumstances, and so I don't think there is going to be an issue in...
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- Post #11,530
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

I won't be an expert on this (I am the least commercially aware person on this forum!) but I would assume it could impact the firm and its clients. It will really depend on what the difficulty is. Sometimes it might be more difficult to operate as a law firm in that country (e.g. changes to...
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- Post #11,521
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Just a quick question before I provide more guidance - were your module grades on your application form?
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- Post #11,520
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

SJTs are generally not timed and so I don't think this is an issue. They have probably said 45 minutes as a guide as to how long it can take to complete it so that people can prepare accordingly and block out enough time to complete it. If you want to take more time, then I would encourage you...
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- Post #11,513
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Of course, not a problem at all.
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- Post #11,510
- Jan 30, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

That is fine.
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- Post #11,507
- Jan 30, 2022
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