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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thank you so much for your advice, this is genuinely very helpful.
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi all! I was wondering if anyone had some advice on approaching this question - Describe a specific instance where you have utilised artificial intelligence (AI) or other technologies in your work or studies. How have these tools enhanced your personal development? (I haven't really used AI in...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you @Jessica Booker, this is really helpful!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Jessica Booker. If a firm asks you to describe your proudest achievement in an application question, would it be sufficient to say securing a vac scheme this year was an achievement or do you think it should be something quite different/unique (an award or something). It does also mention...
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @Jessica Booker. With this question, it specifically states to keep the firm's values of trust, innovation and collaboration in mind. Should I link the firm's values to what I have learnt in the role?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, does anyone know when Stephenson Harwood open their applications for VS and TCs - It doesn't say on their website yet and I cannot find a contact number for grad rec?
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @Jessica Booker! Thank you for this, this is very helpful advice.
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi everyone! A firm in one of their application questions asks what person or event has had the biggest impact on you over the last year, and how would you utilise what you have learnt from this, in your role as a trainee at the firm. Does anyone have any advice on answering this, and would I be...
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thank you so much
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you Jessica!
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi everyone, should you include your vacation scheme in your work experience section of the application - I have included it within my application answers, but not sure if it goes in this section as well?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Jessica Booker, on the Kennedys application it asks whether you have completed their virtual work experience programme - does this have an effect on your application, if you haven't?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, does anyone know if Kennedys send out test invites to everyone after submitting the application or is it shortlisted candidates only?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker, is an application review, included in the Bronze subscription?
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hey, thank you so much for the advice, this is very helpful for my application going forward. Really appreciate your time in replying too.
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi everyone, What would your advice be for answering "how do you see yourself contributing to our firm" (it is tied into the question of what has inspired you to pursue a training contract with us). Any advice would be highly appreciated - thank you.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, @Jessica Booker, an application question I am working on, states what has inspired you to pursue a training contract with us, and how would you contribute to the firm. How would you suggest answering this? Would you expect to see a separate paragraph on each or would you weave in how you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker, what would you recommend the cover letter divide to be for why law, why the firm, and why you - my section on why the firm is the longest with 2 paragraphs (but I have linked personal experiences/interests in there, as it is relevant to the firm's practice areas) and my other...

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