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

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User274302

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@Jessica Booker what is your opinion on including formative grades in our applications alongside our summative grades if we make it clear that they are formatives? I have scored some high results in my exams this year (better than last year) and I think they give a better picture of where I stand currently as a candidate. Of course, I could also make it clear that I am happy to provide evidence of these if asked.
 

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@Jessica Booker what is your opinion on including formative grades in our applications alongside our summative grades if we make it clear that they are formatives? I have scored some high results in my exams this year (better than last year) and I think they give a better picture of where I stand currently as a candidate. Of course, I could also make it clear that I am happy to provide evidence of these if asked.
Are you studying at a university where your not formally assessed until your final year?
 

lm450

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I think White & Case said at their open day that it was okay to include the virtual experience programme in the work experience section of their application. Does anyone remember/know if this is definitely the case? I don't want to include it incorrectly!
 
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User274302

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Are you studying at a university where your not formally assessed until your final year?
No, but I am in my second year and achieved a range of high 2.1s last year. This year I have achieved mid-firsts in my formatives and so I think it could help my application if graduate recruitment can see the development/upward trajectory if that makes sense? They're also a lot more recent and so a better picture of where I stand as an applicant at the moment. I could also just include my formative grades in the 'additional information/mitigating circumstances area instead and make it clear that they are formatives?
 

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I think White & Case said at their open day that it was okay to include the virtual experience programme in the work experience section of their application. Does anyone remember/know if this is definitely the case? I don't want to include it incorrectly!
I attended the open day and can confirm they said we can put virtual experience programmes in the work experience section :)
 
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    HSF spring pfo, this was my first app done before I knew anything/attended any firm events so I was expecting it!
    As long as you know why you were rejected/confident you grew out of that phase I think we'll all be alright:)
    Such a good attitude to have! Onwards and upwards, best of luck for future apps 🤞 🤞 🤞 🥳 🥳
     
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