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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
You could discuss any of those points - I suspect how much you talk about them will depend on the jurisdiction identified. For some, the issues will be more political, while with the next jurisdiction it may be down to the legal market.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Could be either to be honest. Usually depends on whether the firm will assess as each candidate completes their assessment or whether they wait for all candidates to complete the assessment.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I am not really known for my delicacy 🤣- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It isn't really about you knowing a legal topic. It's more about how you describe something technical/academic that you should be knowledgeable about. I would often ask the question "describe one of your modules/dissertation to me as if I have no knowledge of the subject". I was assessing...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
My concern with this is that it actually diminishes your real work experience. I'd much prefer to see someone's part-time job in a cinema than this on a LinkedIn profile...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I wonder if sports people put in their bios that they qualified for a tournament but then didn't bother going because they had another (better) competition to attend 🤣- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
**Trigger warning - very strong opinion below** I personally find this really annoying and also somewhat pretentious (sorry those who do this ;) ). I find it a really toxic community culture trait born out of how competitive the market is and people constantly trying to show they are better...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If you can amend it, there is no harm in updating your application yourself.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I strongly advise not putting vacation schemes/roles you turned down on your CV/LinkedIn..... No one else does this in the job market and there is no way it can be verified/checked, so it means nothing really. Your options are: See if there are alternative dates for any of your schemes See if...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Some affirmations for you: - You are a successful minority - around 9 out of 10 people didn't get to where you are now. - Linklaters set high standards even at the application stage - they clearly saw something in you that you can't see right now - The firm want you to do well in the...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
There really won't be a set amount - its much more about quality than quantity. Executive summaries can work - it really depends on the context though. Does the task need one? Will your audience benefit from one? Sorry to be so vague on this, but unfortunately there is no set...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
There is no need to send a reply if it is just a general update and doesn't require you to respond/action anything. If everyone emailed with a thank you, I suspect Gemma's inbox would be manic. If it was me, I'd just be deleting the emails anyway to keep my inbox manageable and clear.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If it has been quite a long period of time since you have applied (e.g more than 6 weeks) and you are confident other people have heard back, then you can email, especially if you need an update rather than just would like one (e.g. if you having to make decisions on your other applications or...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Not iffy at all if just asking for an update as to when you may hear back, especially given the time that has lapsed since.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Probably somewhere between 250 and 350 invites for 90 places.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If they didn't mention it or it wasn't in the instructions of the exercise, then there is nothing to worry about. They may redact it out before it is marked if it needs to be name blind.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It is looking for you to analyse how you think your particular skill set or characteristics may benefit the firm. Think about the role of a trainee/junior lawyer and how you think you may add particular value to either clients or your colleagues.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Your real names are appropriate unless the exercise is name blind (the firm will tell you if this is the case) or if the instructions explicitly tell you it needs to come from someone else.- TCLA Community Assistant
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Yes, any other commitment that has a fixed date you can’t move and is something you want to attend, it is ok trash for a different date. Be mindful though that the firm might not be able to offer another date though.- TCLA Community Assistant
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