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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Might be where they are moving to the SQE. Might be worthwhile contacting them to ask.
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Yes, needs a bit of both.
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just call the firm’s switchboard which will be on their main website and be asked to be put through.
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    CV work experience sections

    You can include it as a heading, but can’t really provide any detail beyond the job title, employer and the expected dates of the internship.
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Call them (if you can speak ok) and ask them if there are any alternative dates as you are recovering from tonsilitis and are concerned you may not have recovered in time for next week.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    It’s not a PFO until you receive a PFO
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    It’s never too late if you can still apply, but I advise to aim for the first two thirds of an application window when you can. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t apply in the final third.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    No - don’t think that is an issue at all
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    You have some events to talk about! It’s not like you haven’t got any evidence. I think you are selling yourself short.
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Yes, they will potentially ask for them and also verify them. If you are asked to include them in an application, there is a chance they will be verified. If you don’t know your grades, it’s time to find out really. It is very straight forward to find out what your grades are if you are unsure...
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    I’d personally try to find something more modern. 2010 is a very long time ago and a lot has generally changed since then.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    The joys of acronyms - they can mean so much. In my old age, I rely on Urban Dictionary to ensure I can keep up with modern lingo Urban Dictionary: PFO
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    Using the gap between finishing the GDL and starting the LPC (a nice problem to have!)

    Relax, enjoy not having to concern yourself about things. The whole purpose of a training contract is that they will train you up during it. Only pursue the interests/knowledge you want to pursue / it’s unlikely you will have this luxury again for sometime.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Please f**k off - it’s a throw away/silly comment to describe your application being rejected by a potential employer. No employer uses it, just candidates who spend a lot of time of forums 😂
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Yes, they should be included. You don’t need to reference the status/prestige of the university though
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    I wouldn’t worry about naming the sponsors of competitions - it isn’t really relevant. I’d just focus on where you came in the competition and what you gained from the experience.
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Two reasons - you’ll have 4 weeks to accept a TC and if they sign you up to the LPC/SQE course to start in September, you’ll be committed before the summer is out. Onboarding to the LPC usually starts in July.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    No - not necessarily leverage them but you'll have a limited amount of time to accept an offer and commit to it, especially if you want to start your TC earlier. Therefore trying to coordinate any offers at the roughly the same time makes sense, rather than trying to secure TCs after you are...
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Potentially yes. They could be looking for very different things in a mentoring programme than for the vacancy.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

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

    Roughly anything from 2.5 to 4 depending on the number of previous assessments, how many assessments are used at that AC/interview stage, and if there are any subsequent assessments

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