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

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Jessica Booker

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Got a question, @Jessica Booker, I have two vacation schemes in the Summer - one is in late June and the other in the first half of July. I currently work for legal services tech company and know that 2 vacation schemes is a lot of time to request off/use annual leave for. What do you think is the likelihood of being able to take unpaid leave? Both schemes are for training contracts that only start in 2024.
It is really difficult for me to comment on this - it is going to be down to your employer, who else has got time off in your team during the time you need off, how busy your department is etc. Unpaid leave is usually an option employers will consider in the right circumstances, but I think it is more the point of whether they can give you the time off or not.

You should speak to your Manager ASAP to help understand how likely this is and if there are any other obstacles (like conflict of interest/terms in your employment contract that might stop you from working elsewhere).
 

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How long after receiving a phone call offer is it acceptable to email about receiving the written offer?
Two weeks unless you need to understand something specific in the offer to make a decision on whether you will accept it or not.

You can just email to ask when you should expect to get the written confirmation if you haven't got any need to see it.
 

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Has anyone else still not heard anything from MoFo post application for the summer VS? Sent an email to [email protected] for an update but haven't received a response. Wondering if anyone has a grad rec specific email that I could try?
I know offers have started going out for the summer VS.

Chambers student under firm profile provides another email address for GR
 
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Hey all, finally heard back from OC on Thursday after two AC's with them - PFO but I've been placed on a reserve list in case someone drops out. That was the last of my applications this year with unfortunately no success, but I want to say thanks to you all for the help & insight with applications! Good luck everyone :)
 
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