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

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Ameliaa

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Is anyone applying to TLT? I'm a bit confused by their application format.

The education history is laid out like:

Education level:

Start date - End date:

Qualifications:

Summary:

There doesn't seem to be a separate category for secondary/college so would I put my grades for these sections together? Also for the "qualifications" section am I meant to put my grades because the box seems to be one line long. I thought I would put my grades in the "summary" section but the information button states this section should be used to explain what I studied and the transferable skills I picked up.
 

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How do you get a distinction on LPC when your average is 61% and do most top city firms want distinction or is it fine to get a commendation? @George Maxwell @Jessica Booker @James Carrabino
Could give you more help if you breakdown what exams you have left and their weightings? But generally, commendation is absolutely fine to get for most if not all firms!
 
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Jessica Booker

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How do you get a distinction on LPC when your average is 61% and do most top city firms want distinction or is it fine to get a commendation? @George Maxwell @Jessica Booker @James Carrabino
You won’t need a distinction. The vast majority of firms will be ok with a commendation - if all firms asked for a distinction, they wouldn’t be able to hire people - there aren’t enough people who secure a distinction to fill the number of TCs available.
 

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    Received a PFO from Shoosmiths for their direct TC which said my application scored "very close" to the minimum requirements. Is this just a generic thing everyone got or does it actually mean something?
     
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    CC77

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    Received a PFO from Shoosmiths for their direct TC which said my application scored "very close" to the minimum requirements. Is this just a generic thing everyone got or does it actually mean something?
    I didn’t receive this, so it definitely means you were very close to getting through to the next stage! 😊
     
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    BM99

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    Hi does anyone know that can you reapply to Latham's TC after being unsuccessful in vac scheme application? The application portal said 'we strongly recommend you do not submit an application for TC vacancy', but my profile has been significantly stronger since I applied for VS.
     

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    Hi does anyone know that can you reapply to Latham's TC after being unsuccessful in vac scheme application? The application portal said 'we strongly recommend you do not submit an application for TC vacancy', but my profile has been significantly stronger since I applied for VS.
    I emailed them, they said no, you can't apply twice in the same cycle.
     
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