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

    I don't think it's an LLP- I just wrote "Slaughter and May" throughout my cover letter :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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

    Trowers PFO - they told me my application was impressive and that I should re-apply for a vac scheme. Not sure how common that is, but it was nonetheless kind of them to include that!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think the general trend is that most people apply on the deadline. I'd still apply ASAP if you can, but I don't think 2/3 weeks or a month is going to be bad at all.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I know it's early in the game, but has anyone heard back from any vac scheme apps yet? (this cycle)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That's a complete joke - must have been a nightmare for your friend!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yeah I'm not surprised that you were surprised! Could be that she just said it in error? If any of us hear back over the next week or two regarding the winter VS, we can assume it's rolling, but if nobody hears by end of sept then it's probably non rolling
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It's also odd that they'd specifically recruit non-rolling for winter vacs but not for their others?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I put the year I started - I went to uni in 2018-2021, so all my first year modules are listed with the start date of 2018 (even if I did the exams in 2019) Really not a stupid question- I think everyone gets stuck on this, I certainly did!
  10. M

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

    They were 100% rolling last year- I remember applying in august and hearing back in mid september last time!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Speaking of A&O, does anyone know what their turnaround time is for winter VS applications? I applied on the 17th august
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    recruitment agency training

    The fact you'd have to pay for this scheme also seems disproportionate, considering a) you'd only be shadowing a solicitor and training with them (with no guarantee of meaningful work responsibilities) and b) there's no guarantee they'll even take you on after the final interview. I'd probably...
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    recruitment agency training

    Definitely wouldn't pay if I were you. It's easy to build up work experience without paying a penny. If you're after any sort of work experience, cold-calling local law firms is a great start. You can also confidently apply for vac schemes without work experience, especially if you draw out...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Also did last year's AC and wasn't disadvantaged by this :) Edit: last year as in last cycle, I did my AC in January.
  15. M

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

    Yeah I was the exact same!! I had no idea they'd included numerical reasoning either- think I spent an hour on the test overall??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Afraid so... Tbf a lot of the situational questions are identical. All the videos are the same as last year. They've just bolted on a numerical reasoning test on top of it now
  17. M

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

    I did, yeah. Though when I first mentioned the firm by name, I said "Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF)"
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Personally, I've never seen the need to practise for SJTs. They primarily test your personality and how you'd deal with everyday work situations, so grad rec aren't really looking for set answers. As long as you don't give off any massive red flags and you use common sense, you'll be fine. With...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    also I think NRF is very strict on typos so watch out for that
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They want you to include why NRF and why you'd be a good commercial lawyer, but other than that, I think it's just your typical cover letter. Last year, I structured mine as why commercial law > why NRF > why me and I got through to AC. I submitted a new app yesterday and followed a similar...

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