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  1. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Definitely wouldn't have offered this to everyone. I would take this as a good sign as they clearly want to engage you on some level but just couldn't with the in-person open day.
  2. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No - don't decline it outright. You should ask the firm whether there is any flexibility with the costs of travel in the first instance rather than straight declining the offer. Most firms will reimburse more than the originally stated amount, especially if people are travelling further...
  3. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Interesting post I spotted on LinkedIn about this today - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/non-billable_which-law-firms-are-the-most-demanding-activity-7259544111563653120-j7yh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
  4. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is not an issue at all - a lot of successful candidates will never have applied to or attended an open day and just have other evidence of their motivations and pursuit of the career.
  5. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I wouldn’t expect anything until close of play today.
  6. Jessica Booker

    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi there - we can typically advise which written exercise would be best for you to select if you let us know which firm you have an AC with. Feel free to send me a private message via the forums and I can pick up with the team and let you know which one to select.
  7. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I agree with this - I generally don't see any firms with two names shortening it, the firm's with three or more tend to shorten it themselves in one format or another, and then I advise to go with that format. If you are worried about word count, there is typically many more ways you can...
  8. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Most likely yes - I can't provide specific advice on your individual situation though, and you should check your visa's status and end date as this will be subject to how long you have held your student visa for.
  9. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You will usually get up to three months after your course is completed where you can stay in the UK on your student visa. So your eligibility for summer vacation schemes will depend on when your course finishes. If your course hasn't officially concluded/finished, eligibility might be tricky as...
  10. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would focus on the "you" part of this. If you can link the event feedback to your own personal development, then you can use this example but I would not use it if it was just general improvements to the events that were not necessarily a reflection of your input/ideas. You don't necessarily...
  11. Jessica Booker

    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Interviews! *Monday Article Series*

    I have answered in the other thread, but I would avoid pay structures and focus more on the following factors - you don't need to cover them all, this is a brief summary of what you know, not what you could talk about for a long period of time: The firm's position in the market Its expertise...
  12. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The firm wants to understand what you know about the firm but not necessarily in a "why are you applying to us manner". For this question, try to summarise the firm's position in the market and broad client work within it - it really isn't about saying everything about the firm. I would focus on...
  13. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    1) Consider your key development areas and tailor the answer to your challenge, explain why that will be challenging for you specifically (rather than trainees generally). However, focus the answer on the solution(s) to that challenge. Think of the resources and environment you will have at that...
  14. Jessica Booker

    Advice for In House?

    1) There would be no logic in doing an LLB or GDL if you passed SQE1 and SQE2 - there is no danger at all in my opinion. 2) An LLM wouldn't be of any greater value than the LLB or GDL. It maybe useful if it was a very specialised LLM that aligned with the in-house work you would be doing, but a...
  15. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Actions have been taken against a number of members and posts this evening. For reference, actions have been taken where posts have broken terms under section 1. As you are not going to read our rules, I will provide the section this relates to below, whether for your or for other people's...
  16. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Freedom of expression does not come without consequences of that expression. I would encourage you to review our terms to remind yourself of our community rules that we expect everyone to abide by. https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/help/terms/
  17. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You might not care, but as a community we do. Please feel free to provide advice and guidance but consider the language you use, as it is not always appropriate for this forum, such as referring to people as victims.
  18. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It is disappointing (once again) to have to say this, but please can we keep the forums civil and polite. People can express differing opinions without resorting to personal attacks or subtle insults. Please avoid one-upmanship and bragging too - this is not what our community is about and is...
  19. Jessica Booker

    Vac scheme or Direct TC?

    I think applying to a mix of opportunities is the right idea, especially given your work commitments. You could spread your applications across this cycle, applying to winter, spring and summer vacation schemes and either some winter TC deadlines, or wait until the summer TC deadlines. When...
  20. Jessica Booker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Unfortunately that is quite common, especially with winter schemes. I think this is why I recommend contacting them on Tuesday morning if you haven't heard anything. That would be just under three weeks before the scheme starts.

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