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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Very helpful - thank you!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker I was just wondering how you would interpret trainee retention rates? I'm in the fortunate position to be deciding between a few TC offers, but one of the firms reported quite a low retention rate recently (75/80%). Is this a sign that their trainees are highly employable...
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    Hi Jess, what is the normal procedure with asking for an extension for TC offers? I have another vacation scheme (which the offer firm knows I have) & want to wait before making a final decision but not sure how to navigate it!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    The deadline for Freshfields direct TC is 14th July, does anyone know if this means 23:59 on the 14th? Nothing like a last minute app!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Great, thank you for clarifying this - is the winter application window for 2024 TCs or 2025?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know if you can apply for Freshfields direct TC after being rejected for summer VS application (so applied in December)? Their website states they do not allow two applications within the same academic year but I was unsure now its summer whether that is considered the same? I have...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I received a call on Friday from a firm offering a place on their VS, they said I should receive more details/it in email form at the beginning of this week. I still haven't received anything and was just wondering when it is appropriate to chase this up? Starting to panic myself that it was...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you so much all - very helpful!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, I was just wondering if you could offer any advice on a question such as 'Can tax avoidance ever be justified?'. What sort of arguments would the interviewers be looking for? How could you approach it? Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Amazing - congratulations! When did you do your AC?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker I'm preparing for an AC and just wondering about the question tell me about yourself. Should I approach it as a bit of a story in terms of from school, to deciding to study law and then my current position? Or is it more about your hobbies/interests?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats! May I ask when you applied please?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For the Freshfields work experience section, do they only have the option to include 4 experiences? Should I prioritise the most recent first and then group together legal work experience to save space (i.e. insight events/open days)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can anyone advise whether firms tend to use the same case study for both winter and spring/summer vacation schemes in the same application cycle? Or do they tend to differ the topic between the winter AC's and spring/summer ones?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Okay, great thank you. Once they send it, how long do you have to complete it? Don't want to have to end up doing it on Christmas day or anything!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I applied for Clyde & Co about a week ago and still have not received a VI invite. Can anyone tell me how long theirs took to come through or should I be contacting GR at this point?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congratulations! If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For the A&O question: Please describe the key learnings/skills you’ve gained through work experience, positions of responsibility, personal experience or extracurricular activities (250 words). How many skills would people recommend doing? Is it best to apply specific examples using STAR type...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker, Could you advise me on how recent extra-curriculars/work experience that I mention on a personal statement/application for vacation schemes should be? I wanted to speak about a project I undertook in 6th form, however, this is now nearly 3 years ago and I feel may no longer...
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    I understand this will differ firm-to-firm, but generally speaking will top corporate firms reject a candidate for VS that achieved a 2:2 in a module in first-year? I achieved a high 2:1 overall, however, only gained a 58 in my criminal law module. Will this really impact my applications for VS?

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