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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Rob93 this is eloquently put. Thank you for this post. @catriona_g, I cannot add much to what Rob has said. However, what I will say is that I got a fair few rejections along the way and ended up where I wanted to be (at a firm I am proud of with a choice as to where I wanted to go). I know...- George Maxwell
- Post #15,656
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Should I drop an email to grad rec after adding supplementary information to previous VS applications?
Hey @httann, Congratulations on getting a spring vacation scheme offer already this cycle! I will tag @Jessica Booker for her insights into apply4law and other thoughts on this. Personally I always tried to keep the firms that I was applying to in the loop with my applications (i.e., if...- George Maxwell
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @summer207, I am so sorry, for some reason I must have included the wrong link. This is the post I was talking about. Does that help at all? Again apologies for my mistake before! Please let me know if I can help any further :)- George Maxwell
- Post #15,541
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Congratulations all! Chuffed for you!- George Maxwell
- Post #15,476
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021
Hey @oklam, It sounds to me like you are approaching this in the right way. Personally I balanced choosing the areas that the firm was best at with those that I felt most interested in. I also think that it is a good idea to try to experience both a contentious and non-contentious seat, but...- George Maxwell
- Post #60
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Taylor Wessing & Farrer ACs!
Hey @Isabel N, Welcome to the forum and congratulations for being invited to your first AC! I am delighted to help where I am. So unfortunately I did not complete an AC with either firm. However, I am sure that there are members in the community who have who you can contact for their...- George Maxwell
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @letmeintolaw, Congratulations for getting progressed to a final interview stage! This is fantastic news. I think @Beluga and @Sfernan21 have provided you with some fantastic advice. Thank you both for putting aside so much time to help out the community! I would echo what they have said...- George Maxwell
- Post #15,464
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @AspiringIPLawyer, This is lovely to hear. @Jaysen would be delighted to see this (as am I!). I feel proud of to be a member of community and continue to admire the values that define it. Wishing you the very best of luck for your AC too. Please do let me know how it goes 🚀- George Maxwell
- Post #15,401
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Irwin Mitchell Vacation Scheme & Training Contract Application 2024
Awesome use of the polling functionality @Praying4TC2022! If you ever felt like you had the time, writing a post showing others how to use the polling function (perhaps on a standalone thread with screenshots), would be fantastic 🙌. Hearing it from another user rather than a moderator always...- George Maxwell
- Post #49
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi @futuretraineesolicitor and @Beluga, Just wanted to say that, as two outstanding members of the forum, I hope that you are still feeling upbeat after this news. I am really sorry to hear it, but equally you should know that this single PFO does not define you as candidates! Here if you need...- George Maxwell
- Post #1,542
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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WFH general tips?
Hey @RoughWood thank you so much for sharing this. I will take this on board for when I WFH. Really appreciate you taking the time!- George Maxwell
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @AspiringIPLawyer, I feel grateful that we have such a fantastic community who can offer you some more contemporary (and potentially more accurate advice than me on this given that my interview was nearly a year ago. Thank you for the above @amerlin2022 and @unserious candidate. Just to...- George Maxwell
- Post #15,325
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Mishcon Video Interview, 2021-22
Hey @Homer, While you are waiting on replies to your question, it might be worth exploring the content already on the forum by using the search bar in the top right of the screen (if you are using a laptop). For example, searching "Mishcon VI" looks promising. Proactively messaging users who...- George Maxwell
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Firms you can apply to multiple times in the same recruitment cycle
@Adrian_S awesome initiative. Thank you for this! 💪- George Maxwell
- Post #3
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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First Year Open Days/Insight Schemes 2021/2022
Hi @kokothemagicdragon, It is great to hear that you have got a scheme lined up already. I am also sorry to hear that you have been having a challenging time applying. All I can say is that rejections really do come with the territory. As you noted though, each should give you something to...- George Maxwell
- Post #19
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Antitrust Law
Hey @abdul T! @James Carrabino has provided you some fantastic advice here which I have very little to add to. All I would say is that if you are keen to categorise Antitrust, a safe term to use would be commercial law, rather than corporate. As James outlined, Antitrust (which is often...- George Maxwell
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
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Remote / Campus Studying for GDPL?
Hey @Zenitsu, Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the TC! Unfortunately I cannot help with this specific query. However, it might be worth taking a look through the content already on the forum using the search bar (if you have not done this already). Jess's post might be helpful with...- George Maxwell
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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SQE1 – FLK1 and FLK2
Hi @W5690, This is a great thread to start! @Jessica Booker may well be able to provide some guidance on this (albeit her advice will not be from the perspective of someone who already took the exam!). Best of luck with the SQE when the time comes 🚀- George Maxwell
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- Forum: General Discussion
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CMS phone interview
Hi @aa1, Welcome to the forum and congratulations for being progressed to the TI stage! Have you had a look at content already on the forum using the search bar functionality? If not, this post by Jess might be helpful :) Please do reach out if I can be of any further help!- George Maxwell
- Post #2
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @Rachael.Elisa, Congratulations on being invited to your first AC! Have you been directed towards/seen the various links that I have posted on this thread previously? If not, this and this post are worth checking out. Please do reach out if you would like any further help or guidance 💪- George Maxwell
- Post #14,769
- Forum: Applications Discussion