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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Amazing congratulations :) - that's great news!!!!
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    No problem! I think why commercial law indirectly ties into the question as you'll be showing why through your answer to why OC (aka why you find their work as a commercial law firm particularly interesting). You'll also be showing your understanding and interest of the role of a commercial...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi Tarnjeet, I agree with Dheepa, I don't think there has to be direct link to Why OC. Rather, I think I would structure my answer focusing on why OC then talk about my experiences and how they have allowed me to possess the skills needed as an OC trainee. Best of luck!
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    Interview Question Help:

    I agree with Jacob- I have never come across this question! If I was asked this, I think I would approach it from the angle of looking at the bigger picture rather than the monetary value and how rich it could make people. Maybe try to structure your answer focusing on the non-monetary...
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    Explaining interest in firm

    Hi @Lumree I'm still very open-minded as to which areas I am most interested in, as I think most people are during the early stages of their careers. As for why- I went to a number of networking events. Therefore, I was able to take part in activities and speak to individuals in a variety of...
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    Explaining interest in firm

    Hi guys! I think both your approaches are great and similar to what I often did. I also don't see any harm in honing into a specific practice area, especially if this is one of the firm's key areas. I would often structure my answer using the pointers below. - The firm's work e.g...
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    That's amazing congratulations @Donzi !! So so happy for you :) Best of luck in your upcoming interview, I'm sure you'll do great!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I often took the approach that cannot say applies where there is no mention of the statement in the text. True and false is applicable when you can find evidence in the text to back it up
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    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!

    No problem at all, it was well deserved!!
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @Lauren That's a really interesting question- one that I haven't personally come across. I think my approach would be to try to strike a balance in your answer. I think I speak for most people in saying we all prefer to do things that give us purpose, but purpose is quite subjective...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi @Ashton97 From my experience , interviewers who are asking this question will be more focused on your reasons for interest rather than the news story you offer. Therefore my advice when preparing for these commercial awareness questions is to select 3- 4 stories/deals you are particularly...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi @rebeccawkelly Honestly it varies- during my application period I heard back from mid-January to the first week of February.
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    Interview Question Help:

    Hi @Legal_Angels Completely agree with Dheepa's points! I just wanted to add, I think it can also be quite beneficial to suggest how you would respond in varied circumstances e.g. assuming X I would do this because.... however assuming Y circumstance I would proceed this way because..... I...
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    Gaining corporate/office experience

    Hi @Kelly Bracken, Whilst I think it is beneficial to have commercial experience, I do not feel that this is essential. I had very limited office experience ( 2/3 weeks max), however I had a wide range of other experiences via societies, my previous role as a tutor, my retail job and personal...
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    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!

    Hi everyone! As promised, every Monday from today the TCLA forum team will be selecting one person to receive a free (bronze) subscription to TCLA Premium for a month. This week, I'd like to announce my chosen winner @Rhiannon! I've been really impressed with your willingness to offer advice...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @Lauren I think you're already on the right lines! It doesn't have to be a particularly lengthy answer as I think the goal here is for the interviewer to gain a better understanding of your motivations. If you have mentioned that the reason you are applying to X firm is that you want to...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    No problem at all, best of luck!
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @futuretraineesolicitor Happy New Year to you also! Everyone will have their approach to gaining commercial awareness that works best for them. For me, I took a very simple approach mainly via podcasts. My favourite was Wake Up to Money on BBC 5 Live Radio which I listened to every morning...
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    Answering 'what motivates you?'

    No problem at all- that sounds great!
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    Asset Sale - TUPE

    I should have stated in my response above that although the TUPE only applies to asset sales, its application is restricted further to such deemed to be a "relevant transfer" of assets. This has been clarified to mean a "transfer of an economic entity which retains its identity". When...
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