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  1. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @rose0904, I would try as best you can to avoid using an academic example here. Firms like to find out about your wider experience beyond university work by asking this sort of question. However, if you do not have any other examples, a university essay is absolutely fine! It seems...
  2. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @lellie23, I agree with @GXA123 on this one. Definitely give it a shot. Did you get feedback from your AC last time too? If you can, demonstrating specifically how you build on that feedback would suggest you are willing to listen and improve. I know people who were in a similar position...
  3. George Maxwell

    BPP Accelerated LPC (Consortium firms)

    Hi @angl_9, Welcome to the forum! Thank you for starting this thread. I think it will be really useful for the community. I will be following it as I am starting the Accelerated LPC (🤞) in August. I have heard that the preparation they require before starting is intense! From my experience...
  4. George Maxwell

    Introduction of a new law

    Hi @Emilia Hdsn., My perspective on this is slightly different to @AvniD's. I think it could be a means to demonstrate commerciality/commercial thinking as well as more general thoughtfulness. Alternatively, you could interpret this as an invitation to introduce an interest in something that...
  5. George Maxwell

    Presentation at AC

    Hi @TB96, Welcome to the forum! 🚀 I hope that you had a great Christmas 🎄. I think @Jessica Booker is right. Football is a perfectly ok topic to talk about. I also do not think that you need to make it academic. However, I do think that it is important that you draw out points which share an...
  6. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Law2021vacschemer, You are absolutely welcome. I am glad to hear that my post was helpful! Here to answer any follow-ups if you have them🤙
  7. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey @Law2021vacschemer, I would take a look at Chambers and Partners for this sort of information. Band 1 is the highest ranking a practice area can be awarded for reference. In general though, Slaughters are particularly renowned for their corporate M&A work. They are also strong in corporate...
  8. George Maxwell

    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    Hi @bananak, Unfortunately I cannot answer this directly. However, just in case you don't hear from others on the forum, I would email Kennedys' Graduate Recruitment Team. Even if you do, it might be a good idea to speak with the firm just to ensure you are getting the most accurate...
  9. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @OO28, Welcome to the forum! 🙌 I hope that you have had a restful few days since you posted this. Adding to what @AvniD said, I thought that you might find the following links to some of the best resources on TCLA useful. These might be helpful to look at before your case study interview...
  10. George Maxwell

    What do firms mean by 'We review applications on a rolling-basis'?

    Hi @sushichick02, Welcome to the forum! It is great to have you in the community. Just to add to what @Romiras has said, I would agree. It is best just to focus on getting a good application written and sent in a timely manner. Don't rush the content. However, equally, do not leave sending it...
  11. George Maxwell

    PGDL at BPP: Advice Appreciated!

    Hi @jsc150! Welcome to the forum! I hope you enjoyed Christmas day yesterday 🎄. So I am currently both at BPP doing the PGDL (started in September) and I am in the Consortium cohort. My timetable has just been released and I am in three days a week. It is all in person currently (although I...
  12. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi everyone, Before I sign off for the evening (and most likely for tomorrow too!), I wanted to wish you all a very happy Christmas 🎄. I know how stressful this period can feel when applying. Try your absolute best to take time off and allow yourself to relax. Downtime is just as important, if...
  13. George Maxwell

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Abii, I am really sorry to hear this. I remember feeling similarly dejected after preparing for a specific firm all summer and being rejected post-interview in October last year. All I can say is that you are not defined by and are bigger than this rejection(!). Take a few days off, enjoy...
  14. George Maxwell

    Hello from a finalist desperate to land a TC :/

    Hi @charlottehowe, Welcome to the forum! I know messages like these are not always easy to send too, so credit to you for posting. 🙌 It is a really positive step to have taken if you are feeling stressed or dejected. I empathise with how you are feeling about the prospect of leaving university...
  15. George Maxwell

    What am I doing wrong?

    Hi @Romeo, I completely empathise with you, setting out to do 20+ applications from a standing start sounds awful 😅. It is important to remember that this is not the approach that you need to take, nor is it one that everyone takes who is/was successful. The number of applications you submit is...
  16. George Maxwell

    Podcast Recommendations

    To add a few more to this: Watson's Daily podcast by Peter Watson This is Money podcast Listening to podcasts is a great way to keep up commercial awareness. Reading Watson's Daily was/is also invaluable for me. I have actually kept up my subscription because I found it so useful!
  17. George Maxwell

    Hello everyone!

    Hi @Plato, It is lovely to hear from you! 99th percentile is seriously impressive. Wow! Sometimes the application process can seem a little puzzling. CC's process is also hugely competitive and I think a lot of firms do place more weight on the long-form written answer(s). I am sorry to hear...
  18. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @eellla1, Welcome to the forum! It is always great to interact with new users. Be proud of completing this test by the way. They are stressful and difficult, so be proud of yourself for doing it in the first place. You will be a better candidate for your next application as a result. It is...
  19. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Awesome news! Congratulations @NCLaw 🥳
  20. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just taking a look at their Graduate Recruitment brochure, found on this page (check out page 8/14), it looks as though they recruit for vacation schemes on a rolling basis. This is also reiterated on this page. This might be outdated though @atrumregina1 @snailvibez

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