Congratulations to all those getting VI invites. I have linked @Andrei Radu ’’s great guide here to help - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-complete-guide-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/
Congratulations!
Have they told you what the written exercise is comprised of, or shared any other specific information in the invite email?
Sometimes firms will give a rough indication of what to expect (like a business scenario, legal issue, or time limit), and that can help guide your prep...
No, not at all. While having years of experience can certainly help, it does not limit your chances in any way if you are able to leverage your own experiences effectively, whatever they may be. Firms are looking at how you present yourself just as much as what you have done.
It is also worth...
Aww Yaaayyy…!!! I remember you posting about the interview invite a while back. This is amazing news, congratulations! You should be very proud of yourself ;)
Hi @lawstudent0708 ,
Question:
“Hello Amma,
I hope you are well.
Do you have any tips/advice for preparing for Vacation Schemes, in terms of performance, tasks and general advice? Are there any published articles on TCLA about this?
Thank you very much for your help! :)”
Response:
I...
Ah, I see. In that case, if you haven’t sent it yet and you're allowed to re-record, I’d definitely recommend aiming for something slightly shorter, ideally just under the 3-minute mark.
That said, if you’ve already sent it, I don’t imagine the firm would be overly strict about going just 10–15...
I'm really sorry about this - it’s completely understandable to feel this way, especially with upcoming interviews on your mind. You’ve done the right thing by asking for feedback and following up politely, so try not to be too hard on yourself. Sometimes delays happen due to internal...
Hi there!
I’d honestly advise you not to focus on the numbers at all — not now, and not at any stage of the application process. Whether it’s the number of training contracts available, how many people are on your scheme, or what you’ve heard from friends, those figures will only cloud your...
Hi there,
I would personally do two things:
(1) Save the spreadsheet onto my system, edit it accordingly, and send the sheet.
(2) Still send those same dates via the same email in which the spreadsheet is attached, with bullet points for ease of reference.
I guess there’s no need to do...
It is possible they had thought the email went through at that date, but it didn’t. May be an operational error, in which case it is best to let them know you are yet to get the paperwork. It could also be operational or processing delays, but I recommend following up since you have not heard...
This is a really good question.
In my opinion, the main thing to focus on when demonstrating interest in a law firm, whether in an application or an interview, is the work. At the end of the day, this is what you will be doing, so it makes sense to concentrate on the firm’s practices, clients...
Hi everyone! I hope the weekend has been great! I created this thread to share some last-minute application tips. I hope it proves useful ;)
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/how-to-make-the-most-of-the-rest-of-this-application-cycle.9614/
Hi everyone! I hope the weekend has been great! I created this thread to share some last-minute application tips. I hope it proves useful, and please let me know if you have any questions. I, and the rest of the team, will be more than happy to help!
1. Commercial awareness should be a...
I know some firms have a policy where you can’t apply twice in the same cycle. I have checked the FAQ section of W&C‘s website and unsure about this. I recommend emailing the GR team to confirm this before proceeding with the application.
Most application systems provide an opportunity to submit additional comments after the application has been completed, where you can clarify any errors. Alternatively, you could email the graduate recruitment team to explain the situation. They may allow you to re-submit your application or...
Hi,
It’s great you’re considering applying for that programme. I’ve linked some guides I made in the past to help. Let me know if you have any follow-ups at all.
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/why-this-firm-%F0%9F%A4%94%F0%9F%92%AD-crafting-applications.9119/...
Huge congrats on getting the open day! Sooo well deserved.
I’ve provided some tips below:
Before the Open Day:
Research the firm: Know key deals, focus areas, and any awards or initiatives they have been involved in. Though, to be honest, this is not soooo necessary because a lot of it...
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