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  1. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    As a lawyer, you are rarely working as an individual; you will be working as part of a team therefore you need to have meetings. Of course time is wasted, no one is productive 100% of the time, that’s very unrealistic. But as a lawyer, you record your time/time needs to be accounted for. When I...
  2. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    All the time - meetings particularly, that being client meetings, team meetings etc. time is literally money and we’ve got schedules to keep to.
  3. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    One thing I always do is I listen to how the partner introduces themselves about the practice area/sector they work in if I do not know who is interviewing me before the interview. If I do know, I research them and ask tailored questions again regarding their work. But don’t ask questions for...
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I did 4 app cycles before I got my tc
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    TIP! For anyone whose received an AC invite / prepping for an AC - check the TCLA forums for tailored AC insights on particular firms. I found them to be particularly helpful!
  6. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Be honest, think about what’s best for the client and firm, refer to the Agile Mindset Framework.
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The only time it’s too late to apply is when they have closed applications.
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It is absolutely worth pursuing a training contract! It is not a necessity to have done a law degree; law firms recruit all types of graduates, even career changers. I did a undergrad degree in psychology as I was unsure as to whether I wanted to be a lawyer and at the end of my degree, I...
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    100%
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes! I applied on 8 November last year, and got a place on their 2023 Summer Internship!
  11. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Easier said than done, but try not to worry, and be proud of yourself for making it to this stage! If it’s any consolation, I found the WG quite hard, as I do with every WG I take (I’m a future trainee at DLA, feel free to msg me with any questions). My advice would be to keeping on, and try...
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You still have time! The deadline is 31 December. I applied 8 November last year.
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don’t think all firms have distinct corporate and commercial contracts practices. If a firm does not have a distinct commercial contracts team, the corporate dept will review commercial contracts. I assume that a commercial contracts practice focus on drawing up, analysing/interpreting...
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you! 2023.
  15. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yep, I applied to DLA twice before being invited to an assessment centre this year, and was successful in obtaining a place on the Summer Internship. Also applied to Links twice before and got a place on their spring vs.
  16. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, I applied to DLA in the last cycle. I submitted my app in early November and did the WG 5 days later. I didn’t hear back until January.
  17. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Not sure if the WG is automatic this year because of the change to the application process. But last year, I had to request for one to be sent to me (all applicants were sent the WG). So I’d give about 2 days since you submitted your app, then email Early Careers (that’s if the test is sent to...
  18. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Yes. I had two vac schemes this year. For my spring VS, I took unpaid leave. For my summer VS, I used annual leave for one week and unpaid leave for the final two weeks.
  19. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It depends on the firm. Some firms may specify that they require a commendation in the overall PGDL or in individual modules. But I think most firms just ask for a commendation or above overall (don’t quote me on this!) I’ve got low 50s for three modules including contract (although I have...
  20. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You have to complete the short application form and the Capp assessment by the deadline and you’ve got 5 days to complete the Watson Glaser test.

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