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Mentioning a Law Blog in an application
I don't know if this can be of use, but here are a few things I've quickly brainstormed: Working towards a deadline (when you're writing a feature/blog post for another page they usually want the content to be prepared by a certain date.). Time management (a lot of people who contribute to/own...- lbb
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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VS applications that don't change from year to year
I second this! I noticed that the questions for firms US like Weil Gotshal Manges tend to stay the same.- lbb
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Mentioning a Law Blog in an application
Love that you've tied this into demonstrating commercial awareness/ an interest in commercial law. Thank you for sharing your experiences!- lbb
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Mentioning a Law Blog in an application
Of course! This is really reassuring to hear. Completely agree with you in terms of ensuring that you're 100% comfortable with someone seeing your content. Thank you again Jess :)- lbb
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Mentioning a Law Blog in an application
As somebody that runs a law blog on social media, I've always been reluctant to mention this in applications. This is mainly because I've always had the impression that law firms are traditional institutions that aren't too keen on candidates who have a small social media presence (for the sake...- lbb
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Which firms recruit predominantly from VS and which ones from TC?
Thank you for this insight Jess! Sometimes I forget that vacation schemes are something that could actually be a financial strain on firms. I think with that in mind, I'll try my best to not be discouraged and apply regardless :D- lbb
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Which firms recruit predominantly from VS and which ones from TC?
Regarding firms that don't have a vac scheme and recruit solely from TC's (like Howard Kennedy): do firms do this bc they want graduates instead of students? I feel like recruitment expect you to have done more (re work experience, extra curricular, etc.) when applying for TC's over vac schemes...- lbb
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Vacation Scheme application prep
Yes I've heard that you should try and make a "competency" grid using each of the desired skills listed by firms. I think the part I struggle most with is linking it back to being a good lawyer, as I feel like I end up regurgitating the same answer using different words :confused: Thank you so...- lbb
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Vacation Scheme application prep
Thank you to so much for all of your answers! It's clear that you all have worked really hard to get to where you are right now, and you've definitely inspired me to get my arse into gear for vac scheme apps this year.- lbb
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Vacation Scheme application prep
Hello everyone! This is my first time creating a thread, so I'm sorry if I lack any "TCLA" etiquette. With vacation scheme applications beginning to slowly open up, I am trying to figure out what kind of application strategy would work best for me. Due to so many firms reviewing applications on...- lbb
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