TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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aishaalexandra

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When firms state on their website that they recommend applying for a vacation scheme (instead of a training contract) if you haven't completed legal work experience, do they mean vacation schemes only? Or does work experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, inter etc. count?

Sorry, this has always confused me
definitely counts- in an interview they brought up my paralegal experience and asked why I didn't apply for a TC directly
 
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hanz123

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were you a normal applicant? I didn't know they'd even done ACs yet
I'm just completing their summer internship application, haven't submitted it yet.

I didn't know they've done ACs yet too. I've seen some LinkedIn posts on it and was a bit confused.
 
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CorpLawyer00

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Has anyone heard anything after a recent JD interview? I interviewed on Wednesday and have not heard anything yet, ofc I know it is very early but other people seem to have heard within a day or two.
 

Samir_O

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Any tips for a successful application for DLA Piper's Summer Internship
Thank you!
I would also like to hear anyone's tips on the application question about a news story.. do you have to link your answer back to the firm? how would one structure their answer; a brief background detailing the story and explaining why the news story interests you - would that suffice?
 
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traineedreamer

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I would also like to hear anyone's tips on the application question about a news story.. do you have to link your answer back to the firm? how would one structure their answer; a brief background detailing the story and explaining why the news story interests you - would that suffice?
Grad Rec said it's best to choose a story that genuinely interests you and that you don't have to link it back to the firm. They're really interested in why it interests you though so you should make sure to write enough about it!
 
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oldafstudent

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Hey! I was wondering if anyone has asked CMS how their seat options work? For example, if you applied to their Edinburgh location and hypothetically was offered a TC, would you be able to choose 1 seat in London? Thanks!
 
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