Recent content by Georgina Evans

  1. Georgina Evans

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

    I'm trying to finalise my Burges Salmon vacation scheme application. The first question - Why are you applying to Burges Salmon for a vacation scheme? has a 600 character limit which I am really struggling with. Is it okay to bullet point reasons as I'm finding I can just about fit one point in...
  2. Georgina Evans

    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 21/22

    Hey, i'd love to be added :)
  3. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thanks Jessica appreciate the advice!
  4. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Not sure if this is the right place to post this but I was supposed to be finding out the outcome from a vac scheme I did last week this afternoon. However, something has come up with the lady at the firm who has asked to cancel and reschedule our meeting until mid next week. I've been so...
  5. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey sorry for taking so long to reply - I haven't had chance to complete it yet so I'm not sure what the questions are like sorry
  6. Georgina Evans

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Not sure if this is the best place for this post but - I have to complete a moot as part of an upcoming vacation scheme and am wondering if anyone has any tips or advice on how to do well? I didn't take part in any moots during university and already feel behind with how to prepare etc.
  7. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I submitted my application on 1st June
  8. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Ince direct TC video interview invite!! So surprised as I found one of the application questions really challenging
  9. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Congratulations!! So well deserved!
  10. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thanks Jessica, thats really useful
  11. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I was wondering if anyone has an tips on tackling this question: What personal or career goals do you have for yourself at present? (200 words max) I'm not sure how personal these should be e.g. I am trying to improve my running distance currently but I'm not sure if this is the kind of thing...
  12. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    It took around 2/3 weeks before I received an email back acknowledging my application
  13. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Does anyone have any tips on how to get back onto applying for TCs? I work full-time and am currently writing my masters dissertation so took some time off from applying to direct TCs and now I feel like I've missed a lot of deadlines and feel like I have no motivation to start researching...
  14. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I hugely relate to this - I find it so hard seeing the applications I've sent out and the rejections I've received. But you still have 11 firms to hear back from which could be positive so don't lose hope because you still have so many left to hear back from! I also think taking a break from...
  15. Georgina Evans

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you so much, everyone!!

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