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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No problem, commercial awareness as a concept was something I always struggled to feel like I have ever done enough work towards! I see it now as knowing what's going on in the world and not looking at in isolation - I've always watched the news daily because I like to know what's going on in...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Off the top of my head technology would be pending regulation, particularly big tech - also the UKs proposed changes to data protection post Brexit. A little more niche within tech would be anything AI based and how that could/should be regulated and controlled and liability. Energy the move...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Even the trainee salaries are higher than the average London full-time salary! I think a lot of people forget that, perhaps it is because so many solicitors come from quite privileged backgrounds so see high salaries as normal.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    post application feedback would be amazing even in this very simplistic form but I'm still waiting for post final interview feedback 2 months after the event after a 7 month and several stage application process. Definitely soured my opinion of that law firm...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Whether or not it is realistic is very much dependant on you. Some people can work alongside studies down can’t. I’m very jealous of those that don’t need to work whilst studying! I worked almost full time alongside a full time LLB, 25 hours a week alongside a full time LLM and now 50-60 hours a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I love seeing posts like this - especially as a fellow grad also about to turn a number also in the late twenties! I went to uni a little later as 18-22 year old me had no idea what they wanted to do with their life beyond make rent and survive.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Said exactly what I was trying to say only better! There is a huge amount of overlap, most life sciences developments could be considered tech developments. I wrote my medical law thesis on AI use in healthcare for example. That said being a life sciences expert doesn't necessarily make you a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I still have nightmares about being stuck in the background check cycle from my last internship 😂 I had to send evidence of all my addresses and they asked for the tenancy agreements and I had a gap of two days between them and nearly failed for that reason, I had to find the hotel receipts for...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yeah I think London and other large cities are very different to anywhere else. they are very competitive markets due the the desire people have to live in certain locations and particularly in certain types of law - a paralegal role I secured had over 1000 applicants.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It really varies but it is competitive, and the entry level salaries often are not very high - so maybe factor your living costs in such as do you/can you live at home especially with the rising living costs. Even now with three years experience the feedback I get when unsuccessful for other...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Asil Ahmad said: I have 7 months of legal work experience so I don't know if that is enough and I want to know this also. I would agree with the above, it isn't about how much experience you have its about the relevance of that experience and the skills you possess. You have to show why it is...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No - it basically gave the same information as the previous email and gave more details around the platform being used.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I was only offered one date. But it’s a while away yet so I don’t think you need to assume a PFO at this point - it’s not a PFO until you receive one. I’ve assumed so before and then been invited to next stage on more than one occasion.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You’ll get an email from GR with a bit more information - I got one today although for direct TC and my AC slot is next week. Check your junk as mine ended up there!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I don't think there will be an average, some people take the apply to as many as possible approach, others are more selective or have more time constraints so cannot apply to as many. I've applied to 7 in the last 18 months because I work full time, study part time, and I am only applying to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You can. However most law firms hire predominantly from VS candidates and most GR teams state to only apply for direct TC if you cannot do a VS or have a decent amount of legal work experience. It’s more of a risk for a law firm as a VS gives them an extended time frame to assess you and see...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think this is probably going to be different for everyone depending on their circumstances, for example students will probably be focusing on finishing their degrees and getting the highest possible grades so will redirect their focus from apps to studies, those that work full time might be...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I received an AC invite on Friday for London.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    incorrect, it is tomorrow - the 1st.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thats rough, and rejections after getting so far through the process always seem to hurt a bit more than that early post app PFO. Make sure you take some time to be kind to yourself and take pride in the fact that you got so far and are an in demand candidate as you have another AC lined up...
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