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  1. BiancaR

    Visa Panic BPP?

    Hi all! Apologies because this is a rather niche issue, but knowing how many international students TCLA supports, I was hoping to see if anyone else has had visa difficulties with BPP? In order to study in the UK, a university has to issue you a CAS number (Confirmation of Acceptance of...
  2. BiancaR

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi Crystal- I went through exactly this last year! I got rejected from 15 different vac schemes in the spring, and ended up getting 2 TC offers through direct applications over the summer, so it's definitely very possible to get a TC without a VS (and in some cases Direct TC applications can...
  3. BiancaR

    Vacation Scheme Didn't Work Out? Things You Should Consider About Making Direct TC Applications

    I've just attached a copy here (which definitely may have changed since last year, as grad recruitment did say the numbers tend to vary, but hopefully gives a good general idea)! Good luck on all your applications and feel free to reach out if you're applying to Dentons/Stevenson Harwood and...
  4. BiancaR

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi - not sure if this might be useful, but I found it really helpful to tailor my questions to the person I was asking! For example, I always asked grad recruitment what fictional character the firm in question might be, because it allowed me to get a perspective on how they viewed the firm and...
  5. BiancaR

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not sure if it's still available (perhaps worth asking), but TCLA premium used to have a Watson Glaser video masterclass that absolutely saved my life last year! It broke down each question into a specific type and helped focus in on what was really being asked. I think the course was only...
  6. BiancaR

    Vacation Scheme Didn't Work Out? Things You Should Consider About Making Direct TC Applications

    Hi! I'm not sure if this might be helpful, but I did primarily Direct TCs last year and made a list of firms that said they recruit heavily (30%+) from direct applications. Of course this might vary based on the year, and based upon the actual size of the intake (for example, Farrer & Co says...
  7. BiancaR

    Advice on BPP Distance Learning PGDL?

    Hello everyone! I was wondering if anyone has taken/is planning to take a Distance Learning PGDL with BPP and can recommend any resources or explain the assessment methods? I have just accepted a place with BPP's PGDL starting in September. This is a bit of a last minute decision (I was...
  8. BiancaR

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    It feels slightly surreal to write this, but I just got a direct TC offer from my dream firm! I'm honestly so excited- as international student from a fairly unusual background, I have applied for almost three years without any success: I've never had a vacation scheme or even a formal legal...
  9. BiancaR

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Can anyone lend advice on what to include in a thank you email to a partner following an interview? My interview ran a little bit long so I feel slightly guilty, but want to reach out right away and thank them for their time!
  10. BiancaR

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone recently completed the Dentons AC who might be willing to give advice on how to prepare? I've heard it's fairly theoretical and I'm just not sure of the most effective way to research... Thanks in advance! :)
  11. BiancaR

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hello! I'm so sorry if this isn't the correct place to ask this, but has anyone taken/currently taking the online GDL? I'm an international student currently trying to decide between U of Law's online GDL or waiting a year to take the MA Law, and I feel like I don't have the necessary experience...
  12. BiancaR

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm so sorry if this is a bit of a ignorant question, but do direct TC applications differ significantly from VS applications? Does anyone know if they generally more/less competitive (I've heard both). I have a bit of legal experience (mostly volunteering in courts, some work-shadowing at an...
  13. BiancaR

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I'm so sorry if this is a bit of a ignorant question, but do direct TC applications differ significantly from VS applications? Does anyone know if they generally more/less competitive (I've heard both) I have a bit of legal experience (mostly volunteering in courts, some work-shadowing at an...
  14. BiancaR

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Received my final PFO today from Farrers.. Although the rejection was really positive, and they told me I made it down to the final shortlist of 5 candidates, this is my second cycle without making it past the application stage on any of my apps. I graduate this spring, and I know this is my...
  15. BiancaR

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone have advice on applying for direct TCs if you've been rejected for a vacation scheme? Is it advisable just to change/edit your application or should you start again entirely?
  16. BiancaR

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This was post application- I applied on January 7th! Best of luck if you've also applied:)
  17. BiancaR

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    PFO from Withers today! I think my applications were immensely better this year, but just not quite to the standard they needed to be at. Just out of curiosity, for those people who have gone from no AC invites in one cycle to multiple AC invites in the next, how did you manage to improve your...
  18. BiancaR

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is anyone else having trouble staying motivated for the last few applications (eg. apps due on the 31st)? I've been applying for VCs for nearly three years now, and I still have yet to make it to the interview stage at a firm. I've had two rejections already this week and as an...
  19. BiancaR

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone have advice on answering the "In which areas of law do you want to practice & why?" question? I'm writing about my interest in energy law because my home community is heavily reliant upon the oil and gas industry and I'm eager to be involved in an industry which is currently evolving...
  20. BiancaR

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone else heard from MdR about the VI? I'm so sorry to keep asking- I'm a bit stressy and have been resisting the temptation to check my email every 30 seconds! (On a side note, congratulations to everyone currently receiving VI's/interview invites- you're going to do brilliantly!)

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