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  1. AvniD

    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (2022-23)!

    For this week, I would like to award the prize to @aniraz for being encouraging of a fellow member's journey and taking the time to read their updates here. You espouse every single value that we stand for here at TCLA- congratulations! 😊
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    Clifford Chance Training Contract

    Hi @Niha were you able to figure this out? It may be the case that the only way you can access that section again is by exiting your applications and running through each section one by one from the start. You really should be able to edit each section before submitting the app in its entirety...
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    Lpc

    Has ULaw not advised on this yet? When are you exams? As far as I know, in-person exams were not impacted by strikes when I was a student but that was probably because it was pre-pandemic and online exams were really not an option back then. I hope they let you know what they've decided soon-...
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    Likelihood of getting selected for a silver circle vacation scheme

    You definitely have a chance, you will just need to work harder than a candidate from an Oxbridge/RG university to access opportunities to get recruited and to demonstrate that you are more than capable to work at the firm of your choice. My tips to get started- Your grades need to be stellar-...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Absolutely ok to talk about that deal but the fact that it is 2 years old makes me wonder if it may be better to search for other deals that happened within the lat 6-12 months that cover the same reasons why this deal stood out to you? If you're not able to find any other deals that resonate...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @MA98, I'm really not sure about this! My best guess is that transcripts should be fine to upload but my instinct tells me that it's best to confirm this from grad rec so that you don't end up uploading anything that isn't necessary.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'm sure your proficiency in English is not the issue- it's the case that the kind of writing that is expected in application forms is simply not the type of writing you learn about at school or even uni for that matter. It's more logical and structured. Every sentence has a point that builds...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @manifestingg - I can totally understand your worry. I know a lot of firms have increased the grants by 2-3k to account for the cost of living crisis so I hope that reassures you. I also know of friends who worked part-time alongside the LPC, and while it isn't easy, it is doable. You need to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'd recommend going through these posts here and here to get a better idea of the differences between these areas. Let me know if they help- that latter link is pretty detailed and was really helpful to me when I was making TC applications!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'd stick to three as there's a possibility they couldn't customise the application system to their requirement, which is why you can add more. if you're still unsure, you can email grad rec to clarify!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Phoebe123451 congrats on your vac scheme! I hope it goes wonderfully for you- when is it? Linking some posts below to help you get an idea of what work you'll encounter and how to be successful at the conversion interview- Typical vac scheme tasks (thread) Conversion interview advice by...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    My best recommendation is to ask only those questions that you're genuinely interested in knowing the answers to or those questions that will help you understand the work of the firm/person you're speaking to better. In my experience, this not only helps you connect with the person you're...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Unless grad rec prefers it in bullet points, I would put them in paragraphs, possibly by grouping different achievements/activity by type. So one paragraph for sports, one for volunteering, one for any misc competitions etc. You don't need to go into what the activity taught you but detaching...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congratulations! 🎉 I hope they went well?🤞
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congrats on being invited to the VI @lawstudent10659! Linking a post here with some resources and tips for your prep- I'm hoping this helps you understand how you can ace the VI! All the best 😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They probably didn't specify the associates because sometimes they get shuffled between candidates or reassigned last minute. Depending on how you word your email and if you're polite and tactful enough, it should be fine to ask if you could know who the associates interviewing you will be.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You gave it your best, given the circumstances and how unfamiliar the VI environment can be. How your VI is assessed depends on so many factors, some of them being outside your control, so I think the best thing to do is wait to hear about an outcome from the firm and if it isn't in your favour...
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    Accelerated LPC vs NON accelerated?! Help!

    I have friends doing the accelerated course and I'm not going to sugarcoat it, it is more intense than the standard LPC, which isn't easy by any means but is more manageable in terms of your workload. I think the accelerated LPC is a good course to take up if you know how to study for the LPC...
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    My Training Contract Journey

    Very sorry to hear that you had a rough trip to London- these experiences can impact you more especially since you're already at a baseline level of stress and anxiety. I'm hoping this was the only bump in an otherwise great few weeks ahead 🤞🤞 The icebreaker sounds interesting- I've never been...
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    Received a WG test from Hogan Lovells?

    Hi @dagonaggo11! Just from what I've been able to learn from their website, it may the case that they test candidates for the WG at the same time as when they consider your application as you get invited to an AC only if you pass both stages. I'm unsure if getting the WG invite means you've...

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