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Recent content by lawlondon65

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

    Speaking as 'career changer' or someone approaching this whole TC/VS process about 5 years after university, I really would encourage you to focus on life experiences as much as just about what makes you a strong candidate for future TCs. My MA (unrelated to law) was one of the best years of my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    DWF (VS) and Fieldfishers (TC 2023) AC invites! Both London
  3. lawlondon65

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

    In my Burges Salmon interview, they were really nice and my interview was v. conversational. Lots of follow up questions, detail on your CV/application. But in a way to learn more about you rather than catch you ou
  4. lawlondon65

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

    Also, does anyone have any tips for Fieldfisher's telephone interview? I thought it would be actually over the telephone but it seems to be on teams and therefore is a normal virtual interview?? Can anyone clarify?
  5. lawlondon65

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

    Should I assume a PFO from Taylor Wessing since I've not heard by now? I know they're holding ACs next week..
  6. lawlondon65

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

    Has anyone who did the TLT London AC heard back?
  7. lawlondon65

    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    Did anyone get a confirmation email that it was received okay? I haven't and just wanted to check that that's not just me?
  8. lawlondon65

    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    Thank you!
  9. lawlondon65

    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    Hey - thanks for this. Could you clarify on commercial awareness if you feel comfortable? I.e. was it specific to your sector? Or general Qs on why commercial law?
  10. lawlondon65

    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    Hi! Thanks for the information.. can I ask whether they had any question specific to the pathway chosen, i.e. health?

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