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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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For those who have attended an event with CC have you received your reimbursement payment. I have yet to receive this and was told I’d get it earlier last week then the end and now no communication. I’ve been reimbursed by Willkie who I saw less than a week ago.
@Jessica Booker any advice?
 

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For those who have attended an event with CC have you received your reimbursement payment. I have yet to receive this and was told I’d get it earlier last week then the end and now no communication. I’ve been reimbursed by Willkie who I saw less than a week ago.
@Jessica Booker any advice?
These things can sometimes take a little longer than expected unfortunately. Reimbursement processes can be notoriously slow, especially where it is a one off payment.

If you haven't received it again by end of play of Wednesday, I would call them again. If you need the money reimbursed urgently, then call them today and explain that it getting the reimbursement is important or that you may receive additional bank charges etc if its not paid back soon.
 

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Hi Everyone,
for Jones Day, I'm really struggling to draw the line between work experience and extra currics. Some things like vac schemes and employment are clearly work exp, but what about something like my college law society or student union?
Thanks

Hiya @C_AJH :)

If the application form doesn’t have a section specifically for extracurricular activities, you could consider including these experiences in the work experience section. In my own applications, I’ve included pro bono casework roles in the work experience section, even though they were unpaid and part-time commitments. I did this for my Jones Day application without any issues, and it didn't cause any trouble at all. The work experience section often lends itself quite well to discussing any substantive volunteer roles you may have carried out, so this could be a suitable place to highlight them. Best of luck with your application!
 


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