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Recent content by lawyersum

  1. lawyersum

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anybody heard from Slaughter's direct TC?
  2. lawyersum

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi everyone, sorry for the silly question but just to clarify: Slaughter and May's CV does not need all your module grades listed, that's what the application form is for?
  3. lawyersum

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone who passed the app stage for White & Case this cycle or any cycle for a vac scheme/TC - was your cover letter exactly or very near to 1000 words? I find the word limit quite intimidating, especially as on paper it would take it over one page...Would love to hear any advice :)
  4. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much, your journey is honestly amazing - well done to you! Reading this has definitely given me a push :)
  5. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write this and share your journey @Chris Brown. It brought a much-needed smile to my face this morning x Didn't realise our journeys into law were that similar, and I feel better that it can work out for me like it has for you x🙂
  6. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    guys can someone please give me some motivation. feeling like a sack of nothing right now. am so scarred from getting nothing this cycle that with every app I try to rewrite I keep second guessing it thinking nothing I write is decent. even if you do get onto ACs and VSs, it seems like the...
  7. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Great, thanks Andrei - this is very helpful!
  8. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Andrei Radu! What do you think are the differences in structure (if any) when answering why commercial law in a cover letter vs in an application form question with a 250/300 word limit? Would love to know your thoughts! Thanks :)
  9. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If you don’t mind me asking, what was the feedback? Did they say your response sounded rehearsed or did they not like the story format?
  10. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That sounds pretty harsh. Was there any other feedback?
  11. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Chris Brown If you don’t mind sharing, I’m sure we would love a list of your application and interview tips & dos and don’ts that you’ve learnt this cycle. You’ve secured VSs at elite US firms in your first cycle so you of course know what you’re doing! No pressure only if you feel comfortable :)
  12. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is literally the stuff our dreams are made of - congrats!!! 🥳🥳
  13. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    "we have people in each cohort who got in after applying for a second time. Stick with it and don’t give up!” - Taken from Mishcon's Chambers Student Profile. Not sure if they mean simply reapplying after app stage or further stages, but sounds somewhat promising!

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