TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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Jessica Booker

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Do law firms give equal consideration to your applications if you re-apply the next cycle after being rejected for a first-stage interview in a previous cycle?
In some instances, yes. But if they hold your data beyond the period of time between your first and second application, or they ask you to disclose whether you have applied before, they are probably going to look more closely at what you have done since your last application - to see if there is growth and development since your unsuccessful application.
 

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In some instances, yes. But if they hold your data beyond the period of time between your first and second application, or they ask you to disclose whether you have applied before, they are probably going to look more closely at what you have done since your last application - to see if there is growth and development since your unsuccessful application.
Thank you!
 

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@Jessica Booker

Do you think giving two sets of mitigating circumstances could be cause for concern to a law firm?

They are well-evidenced and supported by a letter from my university. However, they are for 3 modules that are all low 2:1 but were out of line with my other grades. Do you think I should include the mitigating circumstances to explain the drop in a few modules, or would I be better off simply not mentioning them at all since the grades are not disastrous, and the firm may perceive me to be an "inconsistent" candidate.
 

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Why do people prefer LPC over SQE?
Because it feels as though the SQE might be harder and test skills which are not going to be necessarily the same as those necessary in practice. Doing 360 multiple choice questions in 10 hours does not necessarily capture how good of a lawyer someone will be and some people feel that the process, rather than diversifying the legal profession, is actually making it more unaccessible to marginalised communities.
 

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How much weight do interviewers hold in decision making at ACs? I feel I built a strong rapport with one of my interviewers but my written exercise was slightly weaker - do they hold much influence or is it really firm dependent?
It really depends on the firm and the evaluation process but they would definitely have a big say into whether you are offered a place or not. If you feel like you impressed them in a way, that is really positive and I would focus on the positive experience you had on the interview.

There is no point in stressing over your written exercise right now and I am sure you did not do as badly as you might think. I would personally say to be hopeful. I found myself in your situations a couple of times and I was so insecure about my written assessment, but I always came out on top so I would encourage you to be hopeful and focus on the overall positive experience you had at the firm.

Good luck with the result!
 
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