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  1. K

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

    I'd say it depends where your interests lie and where you would ideally like to do a TC. I think your reasoning and explanation is sound about having more learning opportunities in the new role but also understand your concerns re prestige. At the end of the day though as long as you can justify...
  2. K

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

    I've always had the opportunity to ask questions. Definitely make the most of it and plan what you want to ask ahead of time as I also always panic and forget everything 😂
  3. K

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

    Not Bristol and not VS (lol) but also still haven't heard or seen anybody hearing back post final AC for direct TC for Reading
  4. K

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

    I can second this on paralegal roles outside London. I was in a very similar position to you @TChopeful but managed to secure multiple paralegal offers over the summer for firms outside London. Currently paralegalling and can feel the difference it's making to my apps this cycle!
  5. K

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

    Yes so did I and I challenged it with GR in my feedback call but was assured all candidates' performance was too close in the VS that they had to go back to the AC feedback instead 🤷‍♀️ Didn't get any feedback at all on the mini VS/essentially 2 day AC 🙄 All very frustrating but made it clear...
  6. K

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

    I sort of had this last year with a firm that basically couldn't make up its mind about recruiting for TCs so they introduced a new stage of the process which was a "mini VS" - 2 days long. In the end they made the TC decisions based on the AC and didn't take the VS into account at all which was...
  7. K

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

    Ah thank you for this, at least I can stop worrying tomorrow! Mine was for Reading, how about you?
  8. K

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

    Has anyone heard back from OC post- second stage AC? Had mine last Monday and I know it hasn't been that long yet but the wait is kiiiiiilling me
  9. K

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

    Anyone who has done it, do you know when we might hear back? I forgot to ask!
  10. K

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you!
  11. K

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I have a non TC/VS related question and I hope it's okay to ask! As I had another unsuccessful round of apps, I've been applying for paralegal roles and have just been offered one at a firm. However a few things have become clear in their offer which weren't clear upon...
  12. K

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

    Not a silly question at all! I've been advised that prose is better than bullet points in general in these applications, so I'd go with paragraphs personally :)
  13. K

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Same re Penningtons, applied ages ago and had nothing since the confirmation :(
  14. K

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Looks to me like they are only recruiting for Exeter though
  15. K

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey, I don't really have any very helpful advice but just wanted to sympathise! I'm in a v similar position, I worked in PR for 4 years and I thought that background would appeal more to firms than it seems to - I was delivering professional services to clients and have a ton of really relevant...
  16. K

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I do from last year - there were two stages, an interview and an AC, I got to the AC but got rejected after that. As far as I remember, it all happened really quickly - the interview happened within days of being invited to it, then I heard back within a few days with an invite to the AC, which...
  17. K

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Absolutely nothing from Bevan Brittan :( Didn't apply to Wedlake Bell.
  18. K

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Thank you so much, this is really helpful!
  19. K

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Thank you! It's looking at: Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, and Working Together. The link Jessica shared was really helpful in understanding it, but I'm just wondering how specific/general to be. For context, I've got 4...
  20. K

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Thanks very much Jessica!

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