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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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7744 and an awful interview so same unfortunately. Where/which TC did you apply to?
I would describe a typical memorandum as a brief *internal* communication from one person/party to another. It should be a concise summary of key points that can easily be understood.
As a very general suggestion…you can often structure something like this with an executive summary, a few clear paragraphs discussing each point in more detail, and a conclusion. There should be plenty of examples of this (including headings, formalities etc.) available online.
(I assume in the context of a written exercise that this is the sort of memo which you are referring to. It has a second meaning in contract law but I doubt that would come up in a written exercise.)
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They might remember you but I would focus on the fact that you have been invited to an assessment centre again, which is a testament to the fact that the firm likes you!
If anyone has any experience in obtaining annual leave from a full-time job who is strict about when they allow you to take it, please DM. I can't tell them it's for a VS but I also sort of need to give a reason to ask for the AL (or not?).
I had the same clause in my employment contract for my previous paralegal role. So I contacted HR and asked whether I needed to disclose a vacation scheme. And they surprisingly said no! I guess this varies between companies/law firms but it's best to ask them about the policy before booking your AL.I had this exact problem and was something I was really stressed about, but it ended up being zero problem.
However, the important part is, you likely have to tell them it's for a vacation scheme. Check the terms of your contract, but it likely says (it had in mine) that you can't take any paid employment elsewhere while still employed at that company. Technically, a VS puts you in breach of that and you could get in trouble.
What I did (and I would advise doing) is emailing your line manager as early as you can to request the time off, making it clear it's for a VS. You don't have to go into too much detail but if you just say it's an opportunity you'd really appreciate etc, I'm sure it will be fine. If will depend from employer to employer but if you're in a legal environment, they will know obtaining a VS/TC is going to be the ultimate aim.
Just be transparent about it and that's the best option
Not yet! Also I asked them when the ACs would be and they said not until the end of this year...Thank you so much! Have you received your contract for the VS yet?
I was under the impression that it would be this cycle for the 2026 intake but I guess not 😭
Ah okay, I was beginning to wonder about the contract but it’s obviously an issue for everyone.
And oh! This is news to me too, I also assumed the AC would be for the 2026 intake 😨
When did you hear a response?Boodle Hatfield interview!
If anyone has interviewed with Boodle before please pm me
PFO Withers post-assessment. Sending best of luck to those who have not yet heard back!!
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