TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

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    It isn’t really about the method of notes, it’s more about making sure they are pointers rather than a heavily scripted set of notes that will come across more like a rehearsed speech rather than a natural conversation. If every have told you that you can have cue cards, you’ll be able to have paper of some format (or even notes on a device). It’s more about how heavily you have to rely on them.
    Thanks Jessica!
     

    Jessica Booker

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    Hi Jessica @Jessica Booker , can I ask a question regarding academic referee?
    I am not sure whether it's okay to select 'no' for the firm to contact the academic referee without further consultation. Because I am an international student, and I am afraid that my university might not be responsive. I have completed a degree in the UK which verified my academics; I can also offer transcripts certified with the university's official stamp - would these be enough for the firm to verify my grades if the university is not responsive? Thank you!
    I don’t think that is a basis to say no. If a university is not responsive, the firm will contact you and ask for alternative contact details or for you to provide alternative proof of your academics (eg a formal transcript).

    The firm will want to go to your university first because academic fraud is a very prevalent thing and they will want someone else to provide the details rather than you in the first instance.
     
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    Cherikon

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    I don’t think that is a basis to say no. If a university is not responsive, the firm will contact you and ask for alternative contact details or for you to provide alternative proof of your academics (eg a formal transcript).

    The firm will want to go to your university first because academic fraud is a very prevalent thing and they will want someone else to provide the details rather than you in the first instance.
    Thank you!
     

    Wannabe_Lawyer

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    idk if i was imagining things, but i genuinely thought the freshfields TC deadline was the 1st of august so i completely missed it :(

    in other news, i got invited for a VI at eversheds sutherland a few hours ago for their TC - you win some you lose some!
    I also remember it being August 1st...I think they may have brought it forward.
     
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