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  1. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Most vetting checks will take many weeks - most companies won't return reference requests that quickly.
  2. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don't think this is a Watson Glaser question. Watson Glaser typically requires you to read a section of more substantial information and then come to a conclusion on it in a "true", "false", "cannot determine" type way, rather than having to provide an answer like "viewers" which would be...
  3. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I would focus on "why me". You can always separate the "why x firm" into why the opportunity at x firm in the application question and then put more of the cultural/working environment aspects of the firm into the cover letter.
  4. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!! Reading University have summer accommodation which is about £40 per night or around £430 for a two week stay. It will just depend on how early your vacation scheme is, as if it’s still when students are in term time, it might be difficult to find availability.
  5. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I think they are still recruiting for a key role in their GR team which has been open since the start of the year - if that is the case, it could be one of the key reasons for the delay.
  6. Jessica Booker

    How much does it matter where you take an SQE?

    Law firms really won’t care how you prep for the SQE, just whether you pass the assessments.
  7. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Not necessarily - firms have to pay to be listed in these publications and smaller firms may not have the resource or reason to do so. You can check if they are on the SRA and Law Society websites if you are concerned.
  8. Jessica Booker

    Personal Injury Paralegal Work?

    It’s not going to be a burden - it’s only going to be a positive. You will need to ensure your motivational answers are very clear on why a different type of law though. You have to consider what to do based on your circumstances though. If the tutoring work is better for you, then this is...
  9. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes, it’s better to be honest about these things. Firms are used to their vacation scheme students doing multiple schemes. The only thing is they may ask why you can’t miss the equivalent week of the programme with the other firm rather than missing theirs.
  10. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    You can put modules on your CV. Particularly to highlight relevant modules to the type of role you are applying to or where you have performed well. But it tends to be the case you don’t need to list out module grades in the same way you do for TC applications, so an overall grade whether final...
  11. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don’t think you have to mention it unless it naturally comes up in conversation. It may come up through questioning in an interview or graduate recruitment/HR may ask what your availability for the summer is if they are running multiple vacation scheme dates.
  12. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I would wait a couple of more weeks if you can, although I know this can be tricky if you have final year exams. I typically say 6-8 weeks before you can start a role, so it will depend on when in July you are looking to start. You may want to start registering with some recruitment agencies...
  13. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    You will definitely need to put something in writing. Whether you call first and then email is up to you, but formal confirmation in writing that you are withdrawing your acceptance will be required.
  14. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Not unheard of - something a small percentage of applicants do each year. Renege rates are at around 8% for some law firms.
  15. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can be fairly immediate (e.g. week after the scheme) or potentially not until all schemes, including summer programmes, have concluded. I would ask the GR team if they can provide you with an indication of their timelines.
  16. Jessica Booker

    Dear TC Diary

    Amazing news - congratulations!!
  17. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I would take it as five days from the point of receiving the offer, which would take you through to early next week anyway.
  18. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Because they want to know if there is a risk that they lose you to another firm. It is not likely to be a negative - it may mean that the VS firm just understands you have a competitor offer and they may need to adjust their process/timescales to accommodate that should they want to offer you a TC.
  19. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Have you received the contract from the organisation who have given you the offer?
  20. Jessica Booker

    Typical deadlines - Basics (TC, Vacs, Paralegal)

    1) Most vacation schemes will be closed now and won't reopen for 2024-25 programmes (which then may lead to 2027 or 2028 TC opportunities). Vacation schemes applications will typically open between late July through to December, depending on the firm and whether it is a winter, spring or summer...

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