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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    I personally don’t think it would have that much of an impact for me (and I hate commuting), but everyone is different. I might just make the most of the commute - use it to read things, update a journal of my work etc. It depends really whether you think you’ll get a seat on the train though...
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    I know people who have commuted in from outside of London zones and from as far as Cambridge/Brighton. It won’t be for everyone, but unless I was staying with someone for free or money was no object, I’d prefer to save the money and put up with the commute for a few weeks (and I hate commuting!!).
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Please see this post I wrote a week or so ago: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2021-22-1.4197/post-110119
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    Kennedys Training Contract 2023

    Time is of the essence - if the error hadn’t have happened, you might not have ever known they weren’t sent individually. The irony is if they did it manually there is probably even more risk of them getting it wrong!
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    Got a TC but the suitability test!

    That is what TCLA is all about - its not just me, but our wider community. I just sometimes have the knowledge on these technicalities! Good luck and hope it goes well.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    Do law firms reimburse travel costs if you return the next day?

    There is no harm in asking if it will be covered if that hasn't been made clear by the instructions you have been given.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    The key to this question is to focus on one opportunity rather than multiple aspects.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    Do law firms reimburse travel costs if you return the next day?

    Yes, they will refund this if it is within the limit/amount set that they said they will reimburse. You may find they even will cover any costs of your overnight stay in London if that's within their set budget too (they used to anyway in instances where they knew it would be difficult for...
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    Got a TC but the suitability test!

    Ideally, you will need to find someone who knew you before the incident and have kept in contact since the incident. It doesn't have to be someone connected to law, it just has to be someone in a respected profession, especially one where ethics/integrity are vital (e.g doctor, accountant...
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!

    Someone we have felt has posted a lot of useful content in recent weeks is @summer207, so we are very happy to provide them with the prize instead. @summer207 - thank you for your posts in recent months - you have been a great contributor to the TCLA community. You have been a strong contender...
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!

    Yes, apologies @Adrian_S - I completely forgot to pick this up and allocate this to someone. If you don't have someone who you want to nominate, @AvniD and I can pick another winner. Please let us know what you would like to do and we'll get it all sorted ASAP!
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    Got a TC but the suitability test!

    As you have admitted guilt to the offence, this is something you will need to disclose to the SRA. Therefore, I would recommend applying for the suitability test now and at least start this process, if only to help you know an outcome on this earlier and to get it off of your mind as soon as...
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    Bruce Springsteen is on Fire

    @futuretraineesolicitor tagging you into this as thought this might have been of interest to you after your recent post on the topic.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not a problem at all to send a brief thank you - just keep it to the point, lots of people tend to write these things like they are War and Peace - if it is any more than a few sentences (unless you have questions you want to ask) it will be too long! Not a problem too if you don't send an...
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    You can book via this page on our website. https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/training-contract-advice/
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Check against Roll on Friday too Most firms disclose their salaries though, so I would check their websites for specific firm’s trainee/NQ salary.
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Phew! You have a lot on your plate. Hope all the assessments, both AC and academic go well for you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help with your preparations.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Pretty normal from my perspective. They a are doing the right thing by telling you the reasons for this. They are still giving you the option to stick to the later date too - they are just saying there is a risk they may have offered all their VS spots by that point.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    It is unlikely both firms will allow you to only do one week each. It is best to ask if there are alternative vacation scheme dates
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Increasingly done via a computer these days to reflect the realities of work, but it isn't unknown for them to still be hand written, especially if they are testing language/grammar/spelling etc (and they don't want you to use something like Word that will correct these things).

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