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    DLA Piper Application

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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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    DLA Piper Application

    Has anyone not heard back from DLA Piper yet? I’ve read that they’re having problems with gmail accounts, but my status on application portal hasn’t updated- shows the date I completed my WG back in December. Not sure if I should email them?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone not heard back from DLA Piper yet? I’ve read that they’re having problems with gmail accounts, but my status on application portal hasn’t updated- shows the date I completed my WG back in December. Not sure if I should email them?
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thanks for this! Will definitely look into the wider graduate roles available- are the deadlines for these typically the same as VS/TCs?
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hey guys, Would really appreciate your views on this: I’m a final year law student in my first application cycle. If I don’t get a TC this year I’m not sure what do next. If I spend the next year/s in a different job (hopefully legal or finance-related) to build up experience and strengthen...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker, Would really appreciate your views on this: I’m a final year law student in my first application cycle. If I don’t get a TC this year I’m not sure what do next. If I spend the next year/s in a different job (hopefully legal or finance-related) to build up experience and...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Everyone’s raised interesting arguments. Still think that law firms should be looking average degree classifications at your university (course) so they can determine how well you’ve done compared to your cohort.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2018/07/02/degree-standards-universities/ This study pretty much confirms this as well- in short there is definitely some correlation between lower ucas points and higher probability of getting a first-I.e university with lower entrance requirements are giving our more...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    So firms don’t look at averages at the university you have attended- e.g. someone who has achieved an average of 66 at a university where the average is 60 has arguably performed better than someone who has achieved a first at a university where the average is something like 68.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    But do law firms contextualise university results in the same way they do with A-Levels? Would they take into account that the number of students achieving firsts is considerably lower at Russel group universities, for example?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Are direct TCs generally reserved for graduate changers/graduates? Also can you apply for a direct TC after you've failed to get VC with a firm- in the same application window?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker Are direct TCs generally reserved for graduate changers/graduates? Also can you apply for a direct TC after you've failed to get VC with a firm- in the same application window?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Are direct TCs generally reserved for graduate changers/graduates? Also can you apply for a direct TC after you've failed to get VC with a firm- in the same application window?

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