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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    There may not be formal notes as such, but typically you’ll remember people on open days and have some kind of perception of what they were like from how they engaged throughout the day. Sometimes firms will collect brief feedback on candidates who stood out for positive reasons though.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Call the firm and see whether you can switch to an alternative scheme or recruitment process. There is no harm in asking. However, be mindful that some firms may not carry you through to the summer knowing you will probably have to make a decision on if you were offered a TC off the back of your...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Any activity outside of your studies or day job, where you are making a commitment to something that other people are dependent on.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Highly unlikely to be put through a plagiarism check, but I’d highly recommend not repeating wording in the way you are suggesting.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    To me neither - it’s employment.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That’s how it can be. All it takes is one of your interviewers to not return their notes as quickly as someone else and the difference in the decision making is quite expected. I wouldn’t follow up yet as it’s less than 3 workings days.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/cv-templates.2296/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No - the four weeks is just a bit of a deadline firms will often have to get the onboarding process complete and everything set up. It’s difficult to arrange things with less than 4 weeks notice.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    11 days is not a long time especially if you have to complete any assessments after submitting an application. If you haven’t heard 4 weeks before the scheme starts, then it is less likely (but not impossible) that you aren’t being taken forward.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It probably means it is closed for their 2021 intakes. I would expect the above to relate to their 2022 intakes.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    When was your AC?
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    Applying for Vac Schemes at Magic Circle/Silver Circle with low 2.1

    Not on its own, no. If you have strengths elsewhere your academics will be put into context. For instance if you work part time or have lots of extra curriculars a low 2.1 will be balanced out when compared to someone with a high 2.1 but little to no other commitments.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    congratulations!
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    CV work experience sections

    You could briefly reference the key things you took from these events (collectively) or state any output from your interactions at the event (eg if there was an interactive exercise, did you personally receive strong feedback/scores etc).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes could be included in there or in a extra curriculars section.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It fluctuates from time to time - law gets less popular at certain times. Application numbers have generally gone upwards but there are years where they have dropped previously.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Agree with this. Their timeframes are not up yet. Call them on Monday if you haven’t heard from them by then.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Firms are reporting lower application numbers generally. It isn’t just specific to law though - it’s also across other industries too. There are a few reasons for this. People who were on 4 year courses (industrial placements/year abroads in 2020/21) generally cut their degrees short by a year...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Amazing news - but you didn’t beat the odds though! You have worked hard to get where you are! Congratulations and hope you have a fab time with the firm.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Definitely - even participation is something to include.

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