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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You don’t need to bring your personal laptop and I’d actually recommend you don’t. They will loan you a laptop for you to access the firm server and files and will likely have concerns about you using your own laptop to access any of those (confidentiality breaches being the concern).
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    Help buying/choosing professional clothing (especially for women)

    Since the pandemic a lot of firms have let go of really strict dress codes, there’s an emphasis on “dress for your day”. Basically just means if you know you’re likely to be meeting with someone you want to go full formal wear (blouse and blazer), and I’d probably do that for the first day of...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Tbh I think it’s fine. You probably have a good chunk of downtime some days so it makes sense to use that time to work on your applications. I would agree with Jessica though to make sure you are not doing it in a place where someone is going to see your screen, and (you’d think this goes...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not Jessica but I’ve given copies of my passport before. It’s just to verify your identity. If it is a reputable agency I wouldn’t be too concerned.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not Jessica but I always include my resit on my application even though it’s not visible on my transcript and I’ve found it makes for a really good discussion when talking about failure and resilience. I had to resit my first exam in law school and honestly it was a great lesson that when the...
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    Need help in choosing GDL/PGDL Providers

    I'm not sure what you are taking into consideration as regards the funding you may need (just based off the mention of the 'Master of Laws' in your second paragraph), but in terms of content of the course and support offered I was very pleased with UoL. I attended their Moorgate campus and I had...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'd say there's two approaches to this. On the one hand, thought it might feel like the only news at the moment is Ukraine, that's not true. There is plenty of action happening in other parts of the world, across sectors and industries. Just try having a browse through some of the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I received mine about 5 days in advance and had just under 3 days to complete it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Maybe if you know who else is going to be on the vac scheme you could try going splitsies on an AirBnB? Alternatively look in Facebook groups, there will be plenty of people going home for the summer putting their rooms up for a discounted price.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Often times they’re aware they earn far more than you and will take that into consideration in inviting you out (especially for lunch). Especially with vac schemers they can also expense this back to the firm. Never assume they will but tbh I’d be surprised if they didn’t. That said, a coffee...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think someone else has answered the first question but re the situational judgment question, the point is you never want to give the impression that you are not a united front as a firm, and least of all give the client the impression that your colleagues are not competent. I’d say the best...
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    Top corporate firms with good work life balance?

    If work-life balance is your priority, I think your best shot is probably with the Silver Circle firms or the London offices of regional UK firms. Your workload will also depend very much on the department you qualify into - someone in pensions is going to be doing more 9-5 days than someone in...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I’m aware I could just Google this but it sounds like a ringing endorsement for eating styrofoam….
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You could also talk about the fast pace of life in the city, and the opportunity to meet a lot of different people from all around the world as London is an incredibly international place :)
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I’d also encourage you to immediately drop this narrative of “only being an assistant in BD” - you are a very crucial part of the team, same as anyone else! I know it’s easy to fall into this trap of thinking that being more junior means we’re low on the pecking order and we’re immediately...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    100% 😂 no one wants to be remembered as “that guy that kept drooling during the interview” without good reason LOL (and on a side note, don’t worry about the procedure - I think we’ve all seen those awful videos and heard the stories of people saying it was sooooo terrible but I’ve had all 4 of...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just email grad rec and attach a screenshot of the portal.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Like you my career has been mainly focused on litigation so far. The way I (tried to) demonstrate interest in corporate was by trying to get a bigger picture understanding. For example, clients I had in litigation may have had issues stemming from their corporate practice. Or the litigation I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You qualify as a solicitor generally. I’ve heard of associates moving within a practice area (ie from a specialist area to a more generalist area or vice versa) but not personally of moving between practice areas. I imagine in limited cases this may be possible but within specific topic...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I wouldn’t call it “practice” but a lot of people choose to do it when they accept the offer.

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