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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    hello
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    My advice if you are applying for vacation schemes - check the VS to TC conversion rate. A lot of firms have incredibly low ratios, making it really difficult to convert - even if you are a great candidate (often US firms). In contrast, some firms (example: MC, CMS, DLA, Eversheds, Dentons...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Ali A will be able to guide you.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Trainees will typically complete at least one seat in the commercial team (one of their largest departments) and commonly IP. A contentious seat is mandatory. Seat options will also include corporate, regulatory & competition, finance, construction & real estate, employment and few others.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I could be wrong but I think that wont be applicable. I believe that usually refers to something like family ties.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thecorporatelawacademy.com
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    Regards, LegallyBrown

    @LegallyBrown I really admire your honesty about your journey. I hope for nothing but the best for you going forward... I am sure success will find you soon!
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    CC or Slaughters: Which TC should I accept?

    This is one of the best written responses I have ever seen on this forum... the cheeky humour is classy. You ,sir, are clearly a genius.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You could print out the workbooks (which you will find on the hub)
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    @WillkieGemma would you say you are the most coveted and famous graduate recruitment figure in the UK legal market? I can't think of someone as well known as you (Laura Yeates of Latham stands out too). I am very fond of your work!
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    Law graduate unemployment

    Assuming you get decent grades, the main reason why people end up unemployed (in my humble opinion) is that they don't really know what they want to pursue. Regardless of what you go into, make sure you spend ample time in university attending careers events and applying for internships/graduate...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I got invited to their interview last year without doing their forage programme
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It is my honour to be the first person to comment on this thread
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    How can TCLA improve?

    I completely get you... that's a better solution.
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    How can TCLA improve?

    Sure @Jaysen ! Enjoy your leave :)
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    How can TCLA improve?

    My biggest issues with TCLA: Price - price reductions are far more complex than I can imagine, and I am sure the team constantly address this. Regardless, spending GBP 60 for an application review is too much in my opinion (as an example). Improving this would be a game changer. Design - the...
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    How can TCLA improve?

    This is an informal thread to discuss areas where TCLA can improve😎 Do note: I am very grateful for this platform - if there was a single piece of advice I would give to an aspiring commercial lawyer, it would be to get a TCLA membership.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Really interesting points... I would be surprised if they look at you as someone who makes excuses because there are people who genuinely have mcfs and so it would be unfair to judge them in that manner. As for neurodiversity, I think awareness is rapidly increasing - a lot of firms have...
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    Worried about academics

    Hi @Joshua08 I don't think a low 2:1 will hold you back, for most firms that is good enough (examples of firms that want at least a high 2:1 are Cleary and S&C). In terms of your RE experience, it will help you stand out depending on how you sell it... ig it will all come down to your...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I had a thought recently: do you think graduate recruitment do not take mitigating circumstances seriously anymore because most candidates who do not meet the grade threshold probably cite such reasons as the cause? Without a doubt, many candidates have mitigating circumstances... but I have a...

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