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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Sometimes, but not always. Some firms wait until all candidates are interviewed before making offers.
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    Ask 3 TCLA Application Reviewers Anything!

    Having seen @NatashaS98 , @Maria d'Orey and @Gus Courtauld ’s applications reviews, it’s fantastic to have them on the forums. Please do ask them any questions as they are incredibly knowledgable and have provided so much useful insights via the application reviews, that I know they will also...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have been reviewing applications over the last week, but final decisions on applications will not happen until after the deadline.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just a quick reminder that applications for our 2022-23 Scholarship programme close on Monday 3 October - to apply for this cycle's programme, please visit: TCLA Scholarship Programme 2022-23 | The Corporate Law Academy
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just a quick reminder that applications for our 2022-23 Scholarship programme close on Monday 3 October - to apply for this cycle's programme, please visit: TCLA Scholarship Programme 2022-23 | The Corporate Law Academy
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just a quick reminder that applications for our 2022-23 Scholarship programme close on Monday 3 October - to apply for this cycle's programme, please visit: TCLA Scholarship Programme 2022-23 | The Corporate Law Academy
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Agree with @Miki3999 ’s post above. If the firm does not offer you an extension, then accept the offer and then if you need to renege, you can do so.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You don’t have to be interested in mooting to be interested in litigation. In fact, unless you want to get your advocacy rights, the presenting your arguments part of mooting has very little practical similarities to what litigation lawyers do. You might have studied modules that are more...
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    Jobs before training contract

    If you put your “open to work” tag on LinkedIn and have Future Trainee Solicitor in your profile, you’ll have recruiters come to you for paralegal roles.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Would you have another UK address to provide? If not, you'd have to provide the friend's address. You may want to change a bill to this address in the interim (e.g. change your mobile phone to this address) so that you would have proof. Alternatively, I am sure some form of confirmation from...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have seen both in successful applications, so I don't think it matters much.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It really doesn’t matter - I’d apply to whatever programme works best for you for your timescales and other commitments.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    For the academic reference, it needs to be someone associated with your course and who verify your academics, not just someone you have met. Your personal reference should be someone who knows you well and who can verify your character (eg someone you have known for sometime). It really has no...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don’t think you need to copy in addresses etc. just have an appropriate start (eg Dear Joe Bloggs) and an appropriate sign off. It doesn’t matter which order those subjects are dealt with in a cover letter.
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    Cannot access Gold Member's Forum

    Hi @chayanbhadana0205 - also tagging in @Erin who might be able to help with this.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yea, that can include cultural aspects.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I wouldn’t provide details of what the open day entailed. I would focus on the specifics of what you learned or gained from attending. As a recruiter, I don’t need to know there was a negotiation exercise, but I would be interested to know more about what you enjoyed or learned from doing a...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don't think there is one approach to this. However, I would first identify the specific economic circumstances. This is a broad church of factors anyway, and although interlinked, different aspects of it will have different impacts. For instance, interest rates going up will have a slightly...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No - you don't always have to point to all areas of the firm's biggest strength - you have to focus on what is relevant to you and your candidacy. However, if everything you are highlighting is quite niche, then there can be a question as to why the opportunity with that firm is the right one...

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