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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    Terms of Training Contract

    If not, a few things to ask them: - do they have a preferential rate with a particular institution? - can you do the LPC at any institution? - will they pay back any fees or is it capped?
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Depends on the firm. Some ask for references pre interview. They will always tell you either on the application form or at point they will request the references that is what they will do though. They contact you to ask for another reference.
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Then I wouldn't declare it if only one module is slightly lower and the other two are fine/strong/of similar or higher standard of your modules that had no mitigating circumstances. That's not true about mitigating circumstances though - it goes beyond meeting minimum expectations.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Did the mitigating circumstances only apply to that one module or could they have impacted other modules too? Was your uni aware? Are you able to prove the circumstances?
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    Terms of Training Contract

    A lot of firms have terms to claw back the money if people fail or renege on a training contract offer. Some even will claw back money if the individual doesn’t stay on beyond qualification. It just is a slightly odd situation to say they will only retrospectively fund. I am assuming they don't...
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    How ambitious should I be with my VS applications?

    Plenty of people secure TC after graduation. There is no need to put an unnecessary timeline/deadline on securing a TC while you are still at uni You will naturally see more connections on LinkedIn securing TC's now, as your connections are more likely to be at uni and people rarely post when...
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    How ambitious should I be with my VS applications?

    I haven't got the specifics of eligibility unfortunately - as far as I know we (or other sources) wouldn't have the detail each firm’s eligibility criteria. Nottingham even compares to London unis btw.
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    How ambitious should I be with my VS applications?

    If you build up some more experience in terms of open days or careers events, I think you could apply to any firm you want t apply to based on this information alone. Your main issue will be what schemes you are eligible for as a finalist, and that may influence your applications more than...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Can be done at offer stage or might be done as part of the full verification process (eg full employment and academic checks). If part of the full process, that typically isn't done until 4-6 months before you start your TC, although some firms are doing it earliest ensure you do pass...
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    Terms of Training Contract

    Most firms that don't sponsor usually just recruit people later / during their LPC.
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Yes, you can focus on practice areas that are specifically of interest to you.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    Terms of Training Contract

    Not very common at all.... First time I have heard of this, although that might be because of the nature of the firms I know. It could be more common for smaller firms.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Yes voluntary jobs would be appropriate if they are on your CV/application.
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    Foreign educated law graduate

    In the vast majority of instances you will be considered a none-law applicant and should apply to programmes based on that. You may want to double check with firms before you apply though. You aren't really an international student in a traditional sense if you are a UK citizen.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    Reusing successful applications

    I'd always recommend going beyond updating factual information. It's better to update I based on what you have learnt or gained since your previous application. Also be mindful of you attended an open day/insight programme one year, a firm might not want to re-invite you for a following year as...
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    Foreign educated law graduate

    Unfortunately it isn't as simple as that. You should be applying to programmes based on your availability and on the basis of whether you need to build up your work experience. Having an international law degree just puts you in the same category as a non-law student. International students are...
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    Graduated from RG with a first and a vac scheme (did not convert) - is it crazy to do a one year course in economics?

    You’d need to declare the course if you were doing it. The internship will help to some extent (depending if you apply before or after it happens).
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    Graduated from RG with a first and a vac scheme (did not convert) - is it crazy to do a one year course in economics?

    I don't necessarily agree with the above. Moving away from law has got a risk attached to it, and if your applications have potentially not be tailored enough because you weren't sure whether law was right for you, I am not convinced an economics course is going to help overcome that. If...
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Call them and see if you can get an answer over the phone. If not, do the test tomorrow.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I doubt the firm will offer you the GDL route. It means they will have different trainees doing different training contract structures, and that is not appealing to firms. You could ask them whether you could be considered for any paralegal or admin roles in areas like business development...

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