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Advice about self-funding the SQE
The LPC will exempt you from SQE1 though, so something potentially still to consider.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #5
- Forum: General Discussion
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Advice for Slaughter and May written exercise?
Not for Slaughters specifically, but there is some general advice on written exercises here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/2020-21-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion.2732/post-76323- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Contact the firm and tell them you can't attend the VS due to examinations and ask whether you can be put forward for a later vacation scheme or reverted back to a TC applicant.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #854
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I think they want you to frame this more about what you are hoping to learn from the open day, not what you have done previously. You can reference your previous interests/activities, but you need to frame it more in how the open day will help you learn more about those topics if you are going...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #853
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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If anything, having a conversation with them is less likely to cause damage than not having a conversation with them. Not having a conversation with them suggests you aren't bothered to at least enquire. Having a conversation with them is probably a better way to keep the door potentially open...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #8
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Absolutely no harm in asking. Be prepared for the firms to say no though.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #848
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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CV work experience sections
I wouldn't just list it - I would write it more in prose if they are expecting a narrative.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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It might be worthwhile having a conversation internally with partners/HR at your current firm and explain you have other offers on the table but that you really want to understand how your career might be supported beyond the TC. It at least gives them an equal opportunity to pitch to you like...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
It doesn't look bad - working in a family business is exceptionally common. I think it would be pretty presumptuous to assume people got an easier ride in a family job. It can often be the opposite! Yes, someone could lie on your behalf when it came to references, but the same could be said...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,510
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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My other point is that a decision doesn't have to be made now. You may now have offers as a NQ, but there will be future opportunities as a PQE lawyer. Clearly if you are in demand now, there is a very decent chance you will be equally in demand in the future as well. My question would be...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Accommodation - I'd start looking around 8 weeks before you need to move in (especially given Christmas is in the middle of that time). Usually, 4-6 weeks would be sufficient. Are you looking at flatshares or will you be finding property with a group of friends?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #271
- Forum: General Discussion
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On the reversibility point, I think it is much more to do with that few people look back even when they have enjoyed working for a previous employer. Whatever the role, or the move between organisations, people don't tend to go back to previous employers in huge numbers. I don't think it has...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I’d generally advise to avoid repetition in an application. In work experience sections, you generally don’t have to talk about your skills (unless you think it is something that isn’t obvious from your description), unless the form explicitly asks you to do this. Extra curriculars should not...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #834
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
No need to weave in your qualities - just focus on the skills you think you would need. The "future-facing" bit is the key to this question - try to avoid picking things that lawyers have needed for decades to be successful.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #831
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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How to get more legal experience and get a legal role?
Your non-legal work experience sounds great and will definitely be things to include. You should also include any part-time job or volunteering roles too. I think you are doing the right thing in applying for open days - there will also be some first year "programmes" which are usually short...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
For the first question, any roles that have either: 1) meant you have had to work with a variety of people from different backgrounds (colleagues or customers) and/or 2) deliver difficult decisions to other people should be included. That could be anything from working in retail/hospitality...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #506
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
This website might help: Taking on a strategic approach | The Centre (the-centre.co.uk)- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #267
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
No, it's not necessary to complete it. I think it really depends on how much experience you have in the sector and also how much connection you have to the firm in question too.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #823
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
You are likely to be asked your opinion on is though - not just explain it is happening (as they know this). They will be much more interested in why you think it is happening, and whether you think it should be happening, and if not what can be done to stop/limit it.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #266
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It depends how you talk about them. If it suggests you are a high flight risk, then it’s not that it’s sensitive, it’s just it could undermine your chances- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #264
- Forum: General Discussion