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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    PGDL Personal Statement

    I’ll be honest - I wouldn’t worry about it too much, it’s more of a tick box exercise to ensure you can write reasonably well to see if there is less risk that you will fail. I have never heard of someone with reasonable academics (eg a 2.1) not getting on to a GDL course.
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    my thoughts (which by no means is informed and therefore may not be accurate) 1) decision making around investment into technology - too many types/how it makes them different to other firms using the same type of technology/how transferable it is across jurisdictions etc. 2) Managing...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Even if people do know, it doesn’t really mean much unfortunately - there are other factors that will influence percentile scores.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It is possible to take a small amount of time off - given it is the last day, this might be less of an issue too. Tell them now - explain you will make the time up over the rest of the week if they can approve the time off. They might say no and then you'll have to find a way around it (e.g...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Generally, I would expect this low a percentile to be unsuccessful.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    We have to be careful here to not mix up percentages and percentiles. A percentile will not have a % sign at the end and will be calculated as you have suggested. A percentage will be your score but has no comparison to how other people have done. For instance, your percentage score could be...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    All the benefits of a pre-recorded video interview, but employers are increasingly using these voice interviews to ensure there are fewer biases (e.g. how someone looks, what they are wearing etc) while people are being assessed. Having assessed some recently (outside of law), as an assessor it...
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    You don’t have to tailor your questions to the interviewers practice area, especially if it isn’t an area you are actually that interested in. The interview is about you, not about them, and so your questions do not need to be tailored to them unless they are also relevant/important to you.
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    I don’t think you need to have a deep understanding - but I think it’s beneficial to understand some of the basic cultural differences between firms as well as the realities of what life is like in a law firm to really understand these questions. I think you can get some of this understanding...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Agreed - nothing is currently open on their website.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You might be able to change but there is no guarantee of that. If firm 1 is giving you a choice of dates, you may want to factor that in to which dates you choose. If there are dates that won’t clash, you might want to go with those dates to play it safer.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Completely agree on the communication point. It’s what this question is all about alongside collaboration and ensuring the best outcome for clients. It also about understanding the dynamics/culture of the law firm you are applying to - which is often where these questions are not as “level...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I am not convinced that seniority always pulls rank. Clients ultimately pull rank and therefore if the associate's work is for a client and the partner's is not (which it could easily be), although the partner says it is important, they don't know the importance of other things you are working on.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Depends on the firm - some give you a specific length to aim for. For instance, Slaughters are very explicit in saying it should be no more than a page of A4. I'd say 400-800 words is the usual though. Any longer (unless the firm says it can be longer) and it tends to get a bit long winded.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    The first one is very minor. The second one is more of an issue where it doesn't read right. However, I know plenty of people who have secured roles with worse. There is no point withdrawing an application and resubmitting one - the firm will be able to see you have already applied despite...
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    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    Here is the link: TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1) | The Corporate Law Academy Forum
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Your application won't be at any risk by asking for an update (as long as you are polite). I would potentially wait until Friday or first thing Monday and just ask if they can give you any timeframes as to when you will hear back.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I suspect you think you messed up but you actually didn't. Even if it is the case your answers could have been stronger, they aren't looking for perfection, and therefore "messing up" the occasional answer is actually pretty common for people who get offers.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    They have probably just had someone pull out of the AC short notice (illness/other offer etc) and are trying to backfill the spot. If that is the case, it might be the only thing they can offer but explain to them you are working full time and will struggle to get the time off at such short...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes, if it is a letter, then I would go with all the formalities of a letter.

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