• 📅 Vacation Scheme Applications 2025–26

    Planning to apply for winter, spring or summer vacation schemes? Join our dedicated threads for support, deadlines, and discussion:

    Let’s make this your strongest application season yet 💼

Search results

  1. A

    How to approach this 600 word question for Clifford Chance

    Yes. Which is what I’m considering to do...
  2. A

    How to approach this 600 word question for Clifford Chance

    That’s great. Is it held against you if you do amend??
  3. A

    How to approach this 600 word question for Clifford Chance

    Has anyone noticed there seems to be an option to edit your whole CC app after submission. Anyone else seeing the same ??
  4. A

    Grammar Q

    Personally, I would only capitalise the firm name. I.e open day and magic/silver circle al lower case. Ps. Is the a need to use the words magic and silver circle firms?! It will be pretty evident from the firm names and it just takes up word count
  5. A

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Sorry to hear. Weren’t they non rolling though...
  6. A

    Positive thoughts only

    Thought I would give this a bump, as I could really use some more inspiration and motivation at the movement. How has everyone been staying positive and pushed on with applications and their work load?
  7. A

    Baker McKenzie question

    Bit late to the party. In years gone by I've applied and interviewed Think about how international Bakers are and how many offices they have. They want to be known as one of major players globally. What are some of the things you'll be asked to do as a trainee or solicitor. Most of what you'll...
  8. A

    Anyone got any advice on how to tailor covering letters for paralegal/legal assistant positions?

    Go for the traditional why law, why you, why them structure. For why law just be careful you don't do a copy and paste of why a solicitor. And really really think about what a Paralegal will be asked to do and what the role is. Why you - what you bring and the skills. Why them - usually a...
  9. A

    Reference Letter

    Specifically for university LLM/MSc/MA programme applications (not TC/VS/etc) if you have been given reference letters and you think they will add to your application, then yes I would attach (academic, professional or character). For TC/VS, this is not necessary. Firm's will make contact...
  10. A

    work experience section

    Don't think there is a right or wrong answer here. It will depend on firm, what you're trying to show/how you use them, type of application format, and so on. Key is to draw skills and experience out of the mini-pupillage I would suggest going one mini-pupillage at a time and treat it like a VS...
  11. A

    Ropes and Gray

    Agree with Salma. Think it's a weak argument/reason for wanting to join a firm as lots of firms are trying to be more diverse. Particularly as I know from experience its usually a question in client pitches - though I maybe being overly cynical. Does anyone actually know how CV blind or...
  12. A

    Higher firms?

    I agree with Daniel. Fair enough applying to “lower” firms but I don’t see the point. Would this be to get practice? Seems like a lot of effort and a waste of time if you’re not really motivated to work at the firm. There are ways to get good at interviews. Arrange mock interviews, practice...
  13. A

    DLA Piper

    Also I would very very briefly include if any of these were assessed prior to attendance or required a detailed application. As there are quite a few different type of events out there
  14. A

    Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition

    I’m not taking part so have no bias or conflicts of interests. But re tech companies, i’d suggest taking a look at Arm Holdings. A bit like Apple, their back story is really good, from a small Cambridge start up to a leading innovator and one of the biggest software and hardware tech supplier to...
  15. A

    Training Contracts for Beginners

    Go for it. Don’t let grades put you off. Yes slaughter are tough on grades but you seem to have good grades. And think about it this way, most other people take four modules during undergrad. You’ve taken six! The 2:2s are also in “minor” subjecs which shouldn’t matter for city law
  16. A

    Tell us about a recent business story that has interested you?

    Agree - fine to talk about a topic as opposed to an article or story. From what I’ve seen firms say the topic/story doesn’t matter as much as your analysis, how you tailor it to the firm and the impression given by your writing style.
  17. A

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Time to give up on HSF for winter?
  18. A

    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    I would look at the interview section/guide on here for TS. Their process hasn’t changed for a while, so in addition to the more recent comments... One of the more relaxed interviews, as far as interviews can be. The Partners make a real effort to put you at ease and have a conversation. Know...
  19. A

    Started Applying for Summer Schemes?

    @Naveen Kas with the greatest of respect, I wouldn’t bother trying to compare the volume of applications everyone else makes. It’s an unnecessary worry and may just add to stress. Or even in the hope to “catch up” result in sending in rushed applications. Everyone is in a different position with...
  20. A

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Yep in the same position. Very frustrating and depressing so can relate

About Us

The Corporate Law Academy (TCLA) was founded in 2018 because we wanted to improve the legal journey. We wanted more transparency and better training. We wanted to form a community of aspiring lawyers who care about becoming the best version of themselves.

Newsletter

Discover the most relevant business news, access our law firm analysis, and receive our best advice for aspiring lawyers.

    Share this page

    Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2022 XenForo Ltd. | Style and add-ons by ThemeHouse | Community services from Audentio
    XenCarta 2 PRO © Jason Axelrod of 8WAYRUN
    Top Bottom