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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Generally keep to a page, but if it is slightly over then no more than 800 words. Just make sure nothing is repeated with other information presented elsewhere in the application too.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I'd probably mention the person you have had most interaction with rather than everyone.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #497
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
If you have already attended an open day, there isn't much reason to attend another unless you expect the programme to be very different (e.g. you will do very different activities/talks).- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,479
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
STAR is only really appropriate for competency questions where you have to identify a particular competency and focus on explaining a time you developed/experienced that. You should still talk about your responsibilities and outputs though.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #495
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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What is actually expected of me for first year insight schemes? - + pro-bono question
Usually candidates will have some extra curriculars from school/college - so you can use anything you did there. Also if you have had any part time jobs or have ever volunteered you can include that too. Plenty of people successfully apply for training contracts with no legal work experience...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It’s usually an employee/client management piece rather than anything to do with the selection process. I have lost count how many meetings I have had with partners because they have just wanted to know their client’s kid has been rejected before the client calls them asking why they were...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #442
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I’d just list them, and provide a summary of the key learning from them as a whole. You don’t need to describe them really.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #488
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If the programme starts in December, it’s not overly surprising it is an early deadline. It can take 4-6 weeks to do the recruitment process which would take it to mid November anyway, and then the scheme could start 4 weeks later. I’d apply even if it is rolling. Applications are still open...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #479
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Open Day Application Question?
I’m not convinced you would be answering the question by taking the approach you are suggesting. You just need to focus on the question - ultimately what benefits will you gain from attending the open day.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Congratulations! That is amazing news- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #438
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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CMS Application Question 2021
Basically how we have changed the ways in which we work since Covid.- TCLA Community Assistant
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
No - STAR is only appropriate for competency questions (questions that start with something like “tell me about a time you”), so it wouldn’t be appropriate for a forward looking question.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,476
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Yes you can, but I would make sure this is a story you have personally had an interest in rather than one you think is impressive to law firms.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #474
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Unlikely. Most likely to be September- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #195
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
11 font size is fine. You might also get away with 10.5 depending on the font type and how much you write. Other tactics are to reduce the line space to 7 (or 5 at a push). My personal advice is to include the Slaughter address but not your own.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #435
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Depends on the context of how it is written. Generally it isn’t unless you are quoting a title. Eg. I studied history at university. but I achieved honours in BA History.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #434
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Their address I would, your address I have seen people not include and still be successful. It is a cover letter and really should have the formalities of one.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #411
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
This is all explainable - so nothing to worry about. I’d highlight it if you get to an interview stage where you have to meet someone for an assessment, and mention it ahead of the interview/AC.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,474
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If there is not an equivalent, you literally cannot calculate it, and you should just provide your current grades in the scoring system as you know them. You can get some guidance from university website for undergraduate courses. They typically provide equivalent qualifications for most...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #189
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Sounds good to me. Just make sure you cover why you are interested in this, not just because of your family business.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #455
- Forum: Applications Discussion