TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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kokothemagicdragon

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    Yeah I’m thinking claridges, the ritz, the landmark or shangri-La then sending Kirkland an invoice afterwards. Idk how it would go down with grad rec tho, especially if I bag a suite
    I think they’d be disappointed if you only bagged a suite, ain’t no PE partner taking you seriously if you ain’t going for the presidential suite, didn’t you see that a ex Kirkland Partner bought a £31 million house?

     

    CorpLawyer00

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    I think they’d be disappointed if you only bagged a suite, ain’t no PE partner taking you seriously if you ain’t going for the presidential suite, didn’t you see that a ex Kirkland Partner bought a £31 million house?

    I saw that - no way it’s all his money - even if he’s getting those equity partner megabucks he’d be taxed to death I think his wife is giga rich
     

    Jessica Booker

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    Is it bad practice to ask a firm if they provide accommodation expenses ? I have a couple ACs in London next week and will have to travel the night before. One firm has offered to pay but the other hasn’t. Is it worth asking or j to take the L and shell out for a Spenny gaff to avoid annoying them?
    It isn’t bad practice to ask. The answer will either be yes or no, or only to a certain amount. It will then be up to you to manage it.
     
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    Seven

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    Yeah I’m thinking claridges, the ritz, the landmark or shangri-La then sending Kirkland an invoice afterwards. Idk how it would go down with grad rec tho, especially if I bag a suite
    Some firms are flexible but the majority only cover up to a reasonable price. I’d highly doubt they’d cover the expenses for the luxury hotels you have mentioned. For the very reason that they have a budget (they might aswell give you a training contract if they are going to invest that much money into you).

    For AC’s, I’d look into relatively cheaper alternatives, Travel Lodge, Premier Inn? (preferably a little on the outskirts of London or further way from central), student accommodation providers such as LSE, or staying with friends/family.

    For vacation schemes, I did a six week internship in the Summer and stayed with UniteStudents for £960 for six weeks in total. (£24 per night) but had to pay all upfront. It’s worth mentioning UniteStudents don’t offer their summer stays until March thereof. So you might have to wait.
     
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    CorpLawyer00

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    Some firms are flexible but the majority only cover up to a reasonable price. I’d highly doubt they’d cover the expenses for the luxury hotels you have mentioned. For the very reason that they have a budget (they might aswell give you a training contract if they are going to invest that much money into you).

    For AC’s, I’d look into relatively cheaper alternatives, Travel Lodge, Premier Inn? (preferably a little on the outskirts of London or further way from central), student accommodation providers such as LSE, or staying with friends/family.

    For vacation schemes, I did a six week internship in the Summer and stayed with UniteStudents for £960 for six weeks in total. (£24 per night) but had to pay all upfront. It’s worth mentioning UniteStudents don’t offer their summer stays until March thereof. So you might have to wait.
    Ahahahah I was joking 💀💀💀💀
     

    Ali A

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    Is there anyone still waiting for CMS post-WG? By this time last year I had already finished the AC & I had submitted my app a day later than this year. Even a PFO would be understandable but radio silence seems so odd this late in the season.
    I am in this same position!

    It is very frustrating, but I am hoping they have not sent us a PFO as there might be more spaces to complete a VI this coming week or even after.

    My heart keeps telling me they will run AC's through till early/mid Feb.

    I would prefer a PFO rather than radio silence though, my heart can't take it.
     

    HopefulFutureTrainee123

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    When asking for format adjustments for an AC (eg. font sizes of documents), at what point should I poke grad rec for a reminder? AC in question isn't for a week, but I asked for adjustments a couple of weeks ago and I haven't yet heard back.
     
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