TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

OliverTwist

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This is quite scary considering they have got SVS offers from HSF and AG! I hope they aren’t like this in real life as well. 😞
It's frightening how differently people behave when hidden behind the cloak of online anonymity.

I believe that requiring users to display their legal name would make a difference. The Times online recently implemented a similar policy, mandating that users show at least their last name and first initial. I have noticed that since this, the number of unacceptable (racist, misogynistic, classist etc) comments under articles has dropped significantly.

Maybe you could initiate something similar @Jaysen @Jessica Booker
 

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if i got a tc after my spring scheme, does anyone know when i would be enrolled for the SQE? (i’m a final year law student btw) are you required to take a year out or is that not necessary
You should speak to your firm about this - some will say to do the SQE ASAP and then take time out afterwards, but other firms will say the opposite to ensure the knowledge you acquire is as close to your TC starting as possible.

But there can be some quirks that make firms say you should take time out before starting the SQE, especially if you are an international candidate who will be on a student visa for the period of the SQE prep course.
 
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Chris Brown

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It's frightening how differently people behave when hidden behind the cloak of online anonymity.

I believe that requiring users to display their legal name would make a difference. The Times online recently implemented a similar policy, mandating that users show at least their last name and first initial. I have noticed that since this, the number of unacceptable (racist, misogynistic, classist etc) comments under articles has dropped significantly.

Maybe you could initiate something similar @Jaysen @Jessica Booker
I think most people aren’t like this though in that despite them having an anonymous forum name, they do not go out their way to be nasty to people under the guise that they can get away with it. 🙂

If people go against the TCLA guidelines, then perhaps something like this could be initiated. I think people on this forum are generally really nice tbh. 🙂​
 
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OliverTwist

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I think most people aren’t like this though in that despite them having an anonymous forum name, they don’t go out their way to be nasty to people under the guise that they can get away with it. 🙂

Perhaps where people who go against the TCLA forum guidelines, then something like this could be initiated. I think most people on this forum are really nice tbh. 🙂
I agree. There are a few users that do, but it's not many.

But, removing anonymity wouldn't be a problem for those that use it as a forum for information and advice. It would only be a concern for those that are abusive or belittling...

The attitude of some of the users on here quite often shocks me, but, I think you'd see a marked change in tone and in responses to questions if anonymity was lifted.

Perhaps it's pie in the sky, but I have often thought about it.
 
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