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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
If I may ask, for those who have passed NRF’s application stage, what’s the expected word count for the cover letter? I read somewhere that the maximum used to be around 750 words, but to keep it to one page I can only fit roughly 500. Is it acceptable to reduce the font size a bit - would 10 be...- User2640
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Ah this is so specific and helpful, thank you so much Abbie!- User2640
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I was wondering has anyone attended panel discussion and networking event organised by law firms that are targeted at people in a specific industry (rather than aspiring solicitors)? I'm a non-law student and have registered for one coming up. I'm hoping to gain more insights into the practice...- User2640
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
This might be a very dumb question - for the Position under Work History, when listing a legal internship, is it better to simply write "Position: Legal Intern" or to include the practice area that I sat with, i.e. "Position: Legal Intern (Debt Finance)". Thank you!!- User2640
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Thank you very much!- User2640
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Would a slightly over one-page cover letter with font size 10 (approx. 700 words) be too long? Thanks!!- User2640
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
How about when mentioning practice areas/sectors, is it better to capitalise them? Thank you very much!- User2640
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Thank you so much for your detailed advice which is very helpful!- User2640
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
For app forms that include only a Work Experiece / Work History section, do I have to tailor the description of each work experience to the specific firm? Or they will assess the why firm question on the vi stage and we don't have to include these in the Work Experience section. Additionally, is...- User2640
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Is WFW rolling or non rolling?- User2640
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
If I was rejected from the firm's open day last year, is it still worth mentioning that I've applied to the firm before? While it shows my interest in the firm, could the unsuccessful application be a disadvantage, as it might suggest I couldn't even secure an invitation to the open day? If I...- User2640
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
If I may ask, was your work experience in your home country at the overseas offices of international law firms?- User2640
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