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    Will trainee salaries increase?

    Personally I don’t see things changing much, especially with the SQE coming in. Many firms will wait to see how that impacts both maintenance grants, trainee numbers and qualification rates.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    everything our members have heard directly from A&O, including people who have been brand ambassadors, have said you don’t need to include them.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ok - so you didn’t get a response that said you’d need to submit a cover letter then?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No - I don’t think there is any need to submit. You can post now, I don’t see any need to wait as it will help our wider members who are reading this now. It may be as simple as you are applying for a different programme/opportunity that required a cover letter, and that’s where the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Could you post yours too? @Rob93 - any chance you could post your confirmation from A&O. Usually if something is compulsory for an application, you wouldn’t be able to submit the application with out it.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Either will be fine if it’s the first instance of you contacting them.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Someone contacted A&O and they said it wasn’t a requirement at all.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Given it’s nearly four months, I’d contact them.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Wait until maybe Wednesday or Thursday and then give them a call.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Do you need to hear back? How long since you applied?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    When was yours?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Definitely not too late - I don’t think any firm has closed application for winter schemes yet and many haven’t even opened applications for winter schemes yet. As mentioned below, if you secure a VS there is typically a conversion assessment process off the back of it, which means it doesn’t...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    From my experience was anything from a couple of hours through to a couple of weeks. Sometimes it took time for the feedback to come through or discussions to be had on candidates, depending on your interviewers’ availability. They typically try to get back to people as soon as possible though.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You are technically supposed to withdraw from any other recruitment processes. The code is voluntary - because of that, there are no consequences if you decide not to.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    The code is voluntary anyway - no one has to stick to it, but even if you chose to, it doesn’t apply to you until you have accepted a TC.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I suspect most firms will be aiming for in person events. Are you an international student studying outside of the UK?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Edited it as missed one of your questions.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No need to double space in front of sentences - if lawyers are doing it, they are just wasting their time rather than meeting a requirement. Oxford commas are appropriate - it’s just plenty of people don’t use them appropriately. Informal communication is a completely different ball game. You...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congratulations! That is amazing news.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    The reality is it’s a very personal decision on whether to include them or not. I have seen very similar circumstances presented in very different ways - some candidates do it very well, others can actually cause a lot of concern and worry. For any situation/characteristic that could be...

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