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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
22 vacation schemes will typically be around 45-75 candidates for assessment centres.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #10,153
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
They don’t need you to talk about the business about the area - it’s just personally what ties you to the region.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #10,069
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
I don’t think it’s appropriate to contact them in this way in all honesty. There are other reasons why you could be unsuccessful - I don’t think you can assume it is your application or they have filled ACs. But you haven’t even been unsuccessful yet. So in my opinion, you are jumping the gun...- TCLA Community Assistant
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Have you heard back that you have been unsuccessful?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,066
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
It doesn’t have to be specific to the firm, just aligned to it.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,061
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Is it a perm paralegal role or a fixed-term contract?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #9,981
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
I think the interest in PE is enough here for there to be enough of an alignment for the firm. It is clearly something you are interested in and can talk about with interest/confidence, and so I think this is ok.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5,059
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Unfortunately, there is a lot of variables in here to say exactly. For instance, how far you are into the course/which modules you had completed, whether you have worked in the legal industry before, even down to how you have described your skills/knowledge in your application. It will also vary...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #9,965
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Most likely the same as if you fail the LPC, you either have to resit and your TC is delayed or your offer is rescinded. It won't be much different to if you failed LPC though - pass rates for the LPC were only 57/58%, although it won't be a direct comparison (as its only really like sitting...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #9,956
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It is ultimately not miles off the LPC which had a pass rate of 58% in 2020. But they are very different assessments that it is not like assessing like for like. You could LPC for non-attendance of the course for instance, while the SQE, you just turn up for the exam.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #9,951
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Given there are a fair number of institutional investors who have invested into Netflix, there could be some implications for those investors, but also those investors’ clients (eg pension funds, insurance companies) if Netflix all of a sudden doesn’t become profitable and they aren’t getting a...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #9,879
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
The one thing I would say is that it’s pretty early for assessment centres for most vacation schemes, and particularly for law applicant deadlines for TCs (which won’t be until the summer). My view would be there are still lots of opportunities. Many firms aren’t closing applications until the...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #9,870
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Every now and then additional review stages are needed. I understand it can be frustrating when it’s not expected or made clear in recruitment materials, but ultimately these things are not constant and as a recruiter you sometimes have to adapt to a situation that has so many variables...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #9,858
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Only if you submit a subject access request, and even then there are certain reasons why information might not be disclosed. However, something like a psychometric test score wouldn’t fall under those categories.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I just have to say, this is an excellent post with great advice. We are lucky to have people like you on here @Rob93 !- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #9,855
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Depends how it is written. If a title, then capitalised, if not a title then it isn’t. Eg Joe Bloggs is a partner in a law firm. I spoke to Joe Bloggs, Partner.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I’d recommend focusing on elements that are relevant to the opportunity you are applying to. Sometimes there can be links to work done in the US, but many times there isn’t a clear link or benefit to trainee opportunities in the London office. If there is a clear link/benefit, it’s ok to mention...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #9,830
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It is ok to have very shorthand/key word notes and use them occasionally. But it’s really important for you to come across in a genuine way, and extensive notes do not reinforce that feeling. It makes it feel more like you can only repeat information rather than analyse information on the spot...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #9,826
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I’d encourage you to get the feedback - you’ll need to get very comfortable with giving and receiving feedback in the career and it’s a great way to get used to it, even if it does hit hard or seem obvious.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #9,806
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Most people are their own worst critic, so there is a decent chance that of all the people involved in the assessment(s), you are the one who thinks it went the worst. It is likely other people will be rating you more highly than you are right now. And even IF you are right and it was a...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #9,800
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