TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

[Jaysen]

It was good news anyway in the end! Slaughter and May March 2024 TC offer! Absolutely over the moon given what a rough couple of months it has been.

Well done!

 

[Jacob Miller]

Well me again!

Beyond the stress of the last apps and work, I am also helping my dad and my brother with our family business.
I am just amending our English brochures and I am also giving a makeover to the english website. But I was wondering if you could give me some tips to upgrade my website, to reorganise it and make it more appealing. We are targeting certain clients and God knows that I want my dad to scream you are my favourite child!

@Jaysen you are my man

I've built a couple of websites over the years, currently in the process of putting a new one together just now for a (non-law) blog I want to launch. Happy to chat to you a bit if you want to DM me

 

[S87]

I've built a couple of websites over the years, currently in the process of putting a new one together just now for a (non-law) blog I want to launch. Happy to chat to you a bit if you want to DM me

I am going to write you tomorrow as I have lots of questions.

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

Is there a rule to how many reasons you can give to answer the question "Why do you want to work at X firm?"
I know some people stick to three reasons, but what if I have more?

 

[ZaraB]

Has anyone had experiences with applying to AS Aspire? How competitive is the process?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Is there a rule to how many reasons you can give to answer the question "Why do you want to work at X firm?"
I know some people stick to three reasons, but what if I have more?

You don't need to stick to three.

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

Browne Jacobson have replied - made it to the AC!

Hey was this for their direct TC?

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

You don't need to stick to three.

Thank you Jessica!

 

[Clach555]

Hi! I am a non-law student, and I wondered whether you need to have a confirmed place for the GDL when applying for TCs that fund the conversion or whether, if you are lucky enough to secure a TC, the firm enrolls you and secures you a place?

 

[jan28]

Hi! I am a non-law student, and I wondered whether you need to have a confirmed place for the GDL when applying for TCs that fund the conversion or whether, if you are lucky enough to secure a TC, the firm enrolls you and secures you a place?

You can enroll yourself once you get the TC so you don’t need to have a confirmed place beforehand

 

[Etudierlaw2022]

I got a TC!!! I couldn't have done it without this forum, it's helped me immensely this cycle!! Thank you so much everyone

 

[Jacob Miller]

Hi! I am a non-law student, and I wondered whether you need to have a confirmed place for the GDL when applying for TCs that fund the conversion or whether, if you are lucky enough to secure a TC, the firm enrolls you and secures you a place?

The firm would have you enrol through them, but I think most firms will be switching to the SQE process quite soon as I believe the GDL/ LPC route is closed to you if you've not started the GDL by September - @Jessica Booker will confirm if I'm write or wrong on that, though.

 

[GK8997]

Has anyone had experiences with applying to AS Aspire? How competitive is the process?

Hiya, I was a member of AS Aspire last cycle and from what I understand it can be quite a competitive process: there are quite a few spaces available but I understand that the number of people applying is also quite high!

 

[Wannabelawyer10]

How should you word an email to graduate recruitment about receiving a training contract offer from another firm and wanting them to also give me a decision so I know my options?

 

[Dheepa]

I got a TC!!! I couldn't have done it without this forum, it's helped me immensely this cycle!! Thank you so much everyone

Huge congratulations!!!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

The firm would have you enrol through them, but I think most firms will be switching to the SQE process quite soon as I believe the GDL/ LPC route is closed to you if you've not started the GDL by September - @Jessica Booker will confirm if I'm write or wrong on that, though.

You can start the GDL anytime by 31 December 2021 but you have to be signed up to the course by September.

 

[Dheepa]

Has anyone had experiences with applying to AS Aspire? How competitive is the process?

I was on the scheme for the 2019/2020 cycle! I think because of how heavily they market it, a lot of people apply. That being said, if you really take the time to write a strong application and CV for it (assuming that’s still the first stage) you’ll probably have a good shot. I spent absolutely ages writing the app that summer, almost as long as I spent writing VS/TC apps to actual law firms and it was honestly such a good time investment - they let me skip the VI stage and gave me a spot directly which was really nice, so I think they really do scrutinise every application they receive. Also the programme and all the benefits really helped me secure my offers so definitely apply and try to really knock it outta the park with the app!

 

[Jaysen]

I got a TC!!! I couldn't have done it without this forum, it's helped me immensely this cycle!! Thank you so much everyone

Lovely to see you guys getting offers, well done!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I got a TC!!! I couldn't have done it without this forum, it's helped me immensely this cycle!! Thank you so much everyone

Congratulations!

 

[S87]

Hello guys,

I am currently trying to understand the impact of covid on law firms in the next 1-2 years.

I was thinking how to combine flexible working with learning. Plus, flexible working implies less investment on office space, more on technology and consequent new ways to charge clients. Do you think I am on the right track? Do you have other suggestions?