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  1. Kay Aston

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @l789 - unfortunately the website states that these open days are only applicable to 'Penultimate and final year law and non-law students, and graduates', which means that you wouldn't be eligible to apply in your first year. However, L&W do have a First Year Spring Scheme, for which the...
  2. Kay Aston

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Moorview - thanks for your questions! Completely understandable to be nervous when approaching applications, especially from a non-conventional route. Similarly, I worked in a different industry before transitioning to law, and I also had to navigate mitigating circumstances in my...
  3. Kay Aston

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @legal18 - I believe that it is just an application stage for the L&W open day. Although it doesn't specify rolling or non-rolling on the L&W website, it does state here; 'Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.', which...
  4. Kay Aston

    PGDL Birkbeck part-time?

    Hi @Changes ! Thanks for starting this thread, I think Birkbeck is a great option for flexible studying that people often don't know much about, so i'm sure this information will help many! I studied my LLB at Birkbeck while working full-time so I have a little experience in this space. Although...
  5. Kay Aston

    Hi all!

    Hi @Tsitsipas10S - being determined is a great start going into this application season! 😁 Best of luck with the VS apps, which firms are you applying to?
  6. Kay Aston

    Hi all!

    Hi Mehek! Great to see you in the forum, I look forward to following your VC/TC journey 🚀
  7. Kay Aston

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

    Hi @futuretcholder , thanks for your question, You are correct that CC send the WG after you submit your initial written application, so it is part of the first hurdle in that sense! Your WG score is assessed alongside your written application, but it is great that you're thinking about how to...
  8. Kay Aston

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

    Hi everyone! I am excited to be joining TCLA alongside @Ram Sabaratnam , @Andrei Radu and @Amma Usman , as a Community Assistant. TCLA was instrumental in my training contract journey, so I am honoured to be joining this community and hopefully helping many of you along the way. A little...

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