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  1. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don’t think you need subheadings. You can just tackle the three areas in different paragraphs.
  2. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They don’t take them away but they don’t expect you to use them at the same time.
  3. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No - it’s fine to repeat that connection if both questions are asked. There is a slightly different emphasis where you are talking about other firms rather than their firm.
  4. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I sense if this is asked at the end of an interview they are just asking to get a sense of you as a person rather than a candidate.
  5. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You can align anything that is important to you whether it’s culture, training style, values, etc - it does not always have to be practice related.
  6. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think being specific where you can is helpful and persuasive, but there is a balance to it. I think you can just reference one (possibly two firms) but ensure they are most closely aligned to the firm you are applying to. In your situation you could say something like “Having enjoyed the...
  7. Jessica Booker

    My TC journey!

    To me they are quite different. You can be incredibly self aware but have no drive to learn about different things/push your self development, and vice versa, have lots of willingness to learn but no self awareness. One is an internal factor while the other is more of an external factor.
  8. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is highly unlikely where it’s non working days.
  9. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Highly unlikely - recruitment teams won’t be working over the weekend.
  10. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes - I would just frame it as asking when you will hear back rather than asking for an outcome, unless you need (rather than want) to know the outcome.
  11. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Firms may be able to allow you to start earlier, but many will have already filled their earlier vacancies and may not be able to bring your start date forward at the same time. This is not uncommon though and many future trainees find themselves with time available before their training...
  12. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It would be seen as a minor typo but I don’t think it would be a deal breaker on its own.
  13. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I will always recommend updating and refining applications. I don’t think you can assume that because an application was successful before it will be again. In addition, it’s important to show more recent evidence of your experiences and pursuit of the career, so I would ensure anything you...
  14. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes - this can be something many firms factor into their decisions when inviting people to open days. It’s difficult to say whether it’s common, but it happens enough.
  15. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You’d know before the 20th if you got on the open day though. And if you did get on the open day, that have said you have got a spot on the assessment centre, so you wouldn’t have to worry about when (or possibly if) you applied.
  16. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes - this and that you understand the realities of how you will work as a trainee on a practical level.
  17. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don’t think it indicates anything beyond that if you secure a place on the open day you will automatically receive an assessment centre spot. I would wait until you know the outcome of your open day application before applying to the vacation scheme.
  18. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I don’t think there are two skills to pick. I would focus on your strengths first and maybe identify 3 or 4 where you are going to have strong examples of demonstrating those skills and then think which skills might fit most closely with the firm. Although the question is asking about lawyers...
  19. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You can, but it is not necessary for this answer and I would be concerned that by deflecting to what could have been done differently, you won't really be selling the success/result of your initial approach to demonstrating your initiative. I think this would work if your initial approach wasn;t...
  20. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Glad you got it sorted!

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