TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

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s.omething

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Has anybody heard back from Dechert following a VI? If so, could you say roughly how long it took for you to hear back? I completely messed up the first question (out of only three questions) so my hopes aren't high, but still would like to be put out of my misery.
 

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Has anybody heard back from Dechert following a VI? If so, could you say roughly how long it took for you to hear back? I completely messed up the first question (out of only three questions) so my hopes aren't high, but still would like to be put out of my misery.
Took me about 2.5 weeks to hear back? But I know people who heard back at the same time as me but this was a week after they did their VI! Also, I'm sure it went better than you thought, I've mucked up 1 question in VIs that I have got through on so don't lose hope!!
 

Jessica Booker

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Hello all!

I've taken on some extra responsibilities at work now. I'm part of an engagement team and, also, I interview candidates/am being trained to interview candidates for the civil service.

Alongside my role in compliance in HMRC, are these worth mentioning in apps or should I focus more on my main role?
Yes, they are things to mention on your applications if relevant to the content you are being asked for.
 
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Hele25

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Has anyone heard back from Bevan Brittan? Or heard anything since the deadline closed?
I think I may send a very respectful/good natured email asking for an update.
I’ll let everyone know if they reply.
 
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RoughWood

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Has anyone heard back from Bevan Brittan? Or heard anything since the deadline closed?
I think I may send a very respectful/good natured email asking for an update.
I’ll let everyone know if they reply.
I send an email to their grad rec team last week, haven't had a response yet...let us know if you hear back!
 
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Hele25

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I send an email to their grad rec team last week, haven't had a response yet...let us know if you hear back!
So odd. I know they must be super super busy, but I sent them an email immediately after the deadline as on their grad rec page they say they accept mitigating circumstances in their applications, but there was no section to add these.
So I asked if I could send them in an additional email. - never heard back from that either. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ We’ll see! Hopefully they reply to us both.
 

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    Has anyone heard back from Bevan Brittan? Or heard anything since the deadline closed?
    I think I may send a very respectful/good natured email asking for an update.
    I’ll let everyone know if they reply.
    I emailed grad rec last week as well and no response. Fingers crossed we'll hear something soon!
     

    Jooooopp7

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    was wondering if anyone knew how possible it is to move from training in-house into private practice - i was thinking of applying to the bbc training programme but if its going to be impossible to move into private practice afterwards I might not bother! I was specifically thinking about moving into mid-size media/entertainment firms or IP firms so not aiming for MC/US which i know is probably not possible after training in-house
    @Jessica Booker would you be able to advise on this? thank you so much!
     

    Jacob Miller

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    Hello all!

    I've taken on some extra responsibilities at work now. I'm part of an engagement team and, also, I interview candidates/am being trained to interview candidates for the civil service.

    Alongside my role in compliance in HMRC, are these worth mentioning in apps or should I focus more on my main role?
    As above, I think these are relevant for a few reasons: they show that you are trusted enough in your workplace to take on additional responsibilities, that you are willing to take on additional work, and also that you have all the requisite skills involved in successfully completing the new tasks to a high standard.
     
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    Jacob Miller

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    was wondering if anyone knew how possible it is to move from training in-house into private practice - i was thinking of applying to the bbc training programme but if its going to be impossible to move into private practice afterwards I might not bother! I was specifically thinking about moving into mid-size media/entertainment firms or IP firms so not aiming for MC/US which i know is probably not possible after training in-house
    @Jessica Booker would you be able to advise on this? thank you so much!
    I dont think moving to PP would be impossible by any stretch, but it would arguably be more challenging than the other way round. It's also not hugely well charted territory as it's only comparatively recently that in house TC's have become an option more widely.
     
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    FM302989

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    Does TCLA have resources/guides for current trainees, where to qualify and how to find NQ positions?

    This is long-term thinking as I start the TC in September but I have a couple of lever arch files where I collate all my careers-related work 😅
     
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