Search results

  1. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thank you so much!!! :)
  2. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    i want to know a law firm's breakdown of the ratio between oxbridge:russell group students. is it appropriate for me to ask a firm or is that private information that can't be diclosed? (its not shown on legal cheek)
  3. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    i think you can decide after the ac whether you want to do spring or summer
  4. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    omg they know my watson glaser is bad so they r giving me a few extra days to practice 😢 no wonder they havent responded
  5. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    i feel the same. i spoke to an associate who told me the firm doesn't want all its trainees to be leaders, they want some trainees to engage rather than lead and say 'right this is what we are going to do' etc. - i dislike the online SJT so much. i've answered honestly, ive tried to answer...
  6. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    wow you're on fire! keep it up!!
  7. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    when did you apply?
  8. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thank youu! it means PFO for me
  9. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    for those that received the WG test for dla piper, when did you submit? i submitted in the end of sept
  10. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    fun fact: in my first year of applications, when it asked for the employer's name, i would write the firm director's name instead of the firm's name etc 😭
  11. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Please give details of your extra-curricular activities, and any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility, or noteworthy achievements that will support your application. For this question, how many points should we aim to mention and should we outline the skills we gained from those...
  12. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thank you! is it recommended we do a breakdown of all our modules for year 1, year 2 and year 3 in our CV or only 2nd & 3rd year as they count towards our final grade?
  13. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How do recruiters view our applications? e.g., eligibility first, then application answer then work experience? certain sections before deciding accept/reject an applic? or do they go straight to a specific section first or is it just a comprehensive overview of the whole application in...
  14. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If you apply for virtual open days, is it worse or oh no :( i didn't mention my grades as i thought they didnt care about grades
  15. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from DLA Piper's summer VAC scheme?
  16. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    entry jobs hiring those who have 4+ years of legal experience????????? what???????? :(
  17. fingersarecrossed

    looking for a job i.e, filling out applications and researching and practising WG etc is a full...

    looking for a job i.e, filling out applications and researching and practising WG etc is a full time job itself.
  18. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    if you draft a not as great application answer for a VIRTUAL open day, will you still likely get a place? Because it is online and I'm sure they would want to give it to majority of people? Aka is it less competitive
  19. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    just to verify, the thumbs up mean that it is in fact easier to get a vacation scheme at a law firm over a paralegal role???
  20. fingersarecrossed

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is it easier to get a vacation scheme at a city firm than get a paralegal role?

About Us

The Corporate Law Academy (TCLA) was founded in 2018 because we wanted to improve the legal journey. We wanted more transparency and better training. We wanted to form a community of aspiring lawyers who care about becoming the best version of themselves.

Newsletter

Discover the most relevant business news, access our law firm analysis, and receive our best advice for aspiring lawyers.

    Share this page

    Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2022 XenForo Ltd. | Style and add-ons by ThemeHouse | Community services from Audentio
    Top Bottom