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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    It will be varied combinations, but each firm will have their own emphasis. For instance you could face very similar questions for different firms, but they could be looking for the opposite combinations - so there isn’t really an “industry” standard, just individual firm standards.
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    I wouldn’t make it your main point, but a supplementary point to include.
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    Research Assistantships- Should they be included in the Work Experience sections of applications?

    Yes - something to include in work experience whether paid or unpaid.
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    They are both technically correct. If you want to be super diligent, look at how the firm spells it on their website.
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    I’d aim for as close to 600 words as possible. Use the STAR method to explain key achievements in those activities and you’ll get to the 600 word limit.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Congratulations! Probably a little goody pack of merch and a few treats to keep your sugar levels up for the day. Many firms send these packs as it’s the stuff they would have given you if you were doing the event in person.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    It’s an outright PFO unfortunately, just an exceptionally apologetic one. It seems to suggest you can apply for a summer scheme - although the “next year” suggests you could only apply in 2022 (not sure when applications open/close).
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Honestly, no - it’s only Wednesday. I’d follow up middle part of next week if you haven’t heard by then.
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    No - nothing to worry about here unless you left seven messages.
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    They won’t know you have called multiple times. Edit - sorry just gone back to remind myself of what you were contacting them about. I don’t think it will get a response back. There isn’t really a need for them to come back to you. If your your voicemail message was unclear, then send another...
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    It won’t be necessary/expected.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    If the firm has a compulsory PE seat, then it maybe something you want to still reference. You don’t necessarily have to say you are interested in it, you can frame it more that you are looking forward to experiencing it through the TC.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    Work experience section on applications

    I think your approach is the right one. Your application will become very long if you included them all as individual entries, and a firm is probably much more interested int he part time job you did than the open days you have been to, so I wouldn’t want some open days to supersede a part time...
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    Pinsent Masons covering letter

    If it is only optional, then no need to submit one unless you feel there is something very important you need to include in the cover letter that you haven’t been able to include elsewhere (eg things like mitigating circumstances or aspects you might put in a “is there anything else you want to...
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Generally no, personal statements aren’t necessary. Sometimes people like career changers might benefit from one, but that’s only when they aren’t applying with a cover letter or other application questions. If you are applying with either of these, then you don’t need a personal statement on a CV.
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    If you were asked to provide this information on the application form but didn't, then include it in your thank you. Something as short as “Should you require details of my referees, please see the below as I did not include these in my application at the time of submitting”
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Just keep it short and to the point! You can’t really go wrong with a thank you if you keep it to the point.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Not necessarily unfortunately - other work can mean it’s not a priority. They also don’t like to reject immediately because you can get a lot of strong reactions from people when doing so. I’d say between 3-7 days after interview is more likely.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    You can do, but I’d personally save this for another section, like “any additional information”, a “why law” question or something like a cover letter.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    They will typically reject those who didn’t meet the criteria outright. They may hold some candidates on “hold” who met their criteria but weren’t the strongest candidates, while they wait for the strongest candidates to accept/decline offers.

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