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    Introducing myself(International non-law student who has decided to study law after graduation)

    Hi @J.Sep welcome to TCLA! It's really nice too see you post and introduce yourself. I've found the legal field in the UK, and especially commercial law, to be one of the most welcoming professions to people from different backgrounds and experiences. I've seen students of English literature...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Linking some tips here and a general structure you can follow! Let me know if these are helpful!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Veep9- it's so good to see you post again! Congratulations on securing a governance role and well done on taking a break and stepping away to focus on your family and yourself- being self assured enough to do this is not only a commendable trait but also a rare one. In terms of reapplying...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey! Linking a post on how you can approach SJTs and one with some links to SJT practice resources.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @WAL007, if there is a word count of 75-100 words, I'd suggest sticking to describing your responsibilities, skills you utilised and anything you achieved in your time there (met a certain target, drafted something, undertook research for an XYZ case etc.)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You absolutely can do a vac scheme as a 27 year old. There is no age bar to applying for or undertaking a vac scheme. However, the issues that may arise is taking time off from work to do a 2-3 week long scheme or travelling to do the vac scheme if you are based internationally. If these things...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It depends- it could be something that happened 6-12 months ago but has seen developments more recently, within a month or so. It could also be a completely fresh news story which is less than a couple months old. As long as you stay within 6-12 months from the date of your interview, it should...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    As far as I know, there is a fresh psychometric test for each cycle. Your previous application may be compared against the current one to see if there is an improvement in your grades, answers, work experience etc, but this is not set in stone.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would suggest looking out for any virtual events of webinars they may be doing or reading articles posted by the firm on their website/socials to show that you have put in the effort to get to know the firm beyond just its practice areas and rankings. You could also follow current trainees on...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think it's better to focus on having a really high quality application that you send maybe a few weeks later than when the cycle opened than getting a mediocre application in right at the beginning of the cycle!
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    Resources for securing relevant work experience?

    Your university careers service must be maintaining some sort of job board. You could also look at the careers pages of law firms you're interested non to find entry-level roles in law tech, paralegaling, business development etc. Else a generic Google out Linked search with filters of the kind...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For my VI practice, I'd keep pen and paper handy and 1) break down the question and 2) jot down the first few thoughts I'd have about it point-wise. I'd then create some sort of a mental structure of the way in which I wanted to answer the question and then just go for it, referring to the brief...
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    Are Vacation Schemes in Winter suitable for career switchers?

    I don't believe the funding route changes regardless of what route you take? Maybe I'm missing something!
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    Are Vacation Schemes in Winter suitable for career switchers?

    @prospectiveswitcher welcome to TCLA! You've done so well by making a post here and seeking the support of the community. My initial thoughts on reading your post is that you're likely best suited to applying for TCs via the direct TC route. This route could be most suitable for those who cannot...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    All the best for your TC @Daniel Boden! You've made some truly invaluable contributions to the community that I'm sure will resonate for a long time ahead 😊
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Feeling nervous is totally normal because VIs can feel unfamiliar and uncomfortable. I've found that my nervousness almost got worse the more I'd focus on the fact that I was probably coming off as nervous- do you think this could have been case for you? I'm also gonna link a short post I made...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Being honest when answering this question shows that you have the ability to reflect on what actually isn't working and what you've done about it. For me, the answer would be that I had not put in the effort the was necessary to understand the demands of the process and profession and my own...
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    Didn't secure a TC/backup plans?

    You can check out TCLA's application review service here!
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    Didn't secure a TC/backup plans?

    When I was making applications, the best advice I got on my writing came from my family, my careers service at uni and TCLA. I only ever got a few applications reviewed by TCLA and the careers service, and the advice I received really did alter my perspective, but I ran every single one past my...
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    Didn't secure a TC/backup plans?

    For TCs, having strong extra-curriculars, grades and work experience is important, but it often boils down to how convincingly you have expressed your motivations for a career in commercial law and at the firm in your application forms. Maybe this is something you could review? You could...

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