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  1. George Maxwell

    Shearman & Sterling Vacation Scheme Experience

    Hi @Tiffany Ehimiaghe, I have just realised that this may well have been for a Winter Vacation scheme! How did it go? Fingers crossed that it went well 🤞 🤞
  2. George Maxwell

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

    That's awesome to hear @Anya B! Congratulations 🥳 🥳
  3. George Maxwell

    TLT Question

    Hi @coprentice, Welcome to the forum. Please do feel free to ask questions like this as we are here to help. I am really happy to see that you have been doing this already. It is great to know that new members feel comfortable enough to post. I think @James Carrabino and @AvniD have provided...
  4. George Maxwell

    Challenges facing clients interview question

    Hi @Lauren, Congratulations for the CC interview. That's amazing news and you really should take stock of being invited to interview at a MC firm. CC would be a fantastic place to train. I am really happy to hear that you are obviously putting a lot of thought into your preparation for it! As...
  5. George Maxwell

    LPC Start Date

    To add to what @Jessica Booker has said, it is absolutely fair enough to contact your firm if you are unclear about any elements of your offer. If you try to work things out without asking you may come to the wrong conclusion/answer which will lead to more stress. Let us know what they say! 🚀
  6. George Maxwell

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

    As always very happy to help if you would like any thoughts if you hear back with good news! Fingers crossed for you 🤞🤞
  7. George Maxwell

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

    Hey @VS513, I agree with @James Carrabino and @AvniD about this. I think it is also fair enough to consider and mention (even as an aside) where you actually would like to live. I am unsure where DLA have offices in the UK exactly, but Bristol and Manchester are fantastic cities to live in...
  8. George Maxwell

    Choosing a TC start date

    @anxiouslawyer do reach out! Would be great to chat with you. Very happy to learn about someone joining the same firm as me 🚀 I am really glad too to hear that things were simpler than initially thought. I know that will have relieved some of the stress of deciding (it definitely would have...
  9. George Maxwell

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

    I am definitely biased... But I am so chuffed for you re: HSF! Amazing news!! 🥳🥳 Very happy to answer any questions in the lead up to the AC- just tag me! In my experience it was one of, if not the, most enjoyable of the interviews I did!
  10. George Maxwell

    BPP LPC help. 3Days?

    Wow! @Jane Smith this is really helpful. Thank you for sharing this with the forum and for taking the time out of your day to write such a detailed post. This contains information in it that I was not aware of, so I will benefit too! Feeling very grateful 😇
  11. George Maxwell

    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    Hi all, This really does sound like a nightmare situation. Really sorry to read that you have been having this issue. I would have found that unbelievably stressful. The good news is that it really does sound like this is an issue on their end. As @Jessica Booker wrote, they will not get back...
  12. George Maxwell

    Rolling applications/Mishcon

    Let us know how it goes @Al1793! Excited to hear 🤟 Wishing you the very best of luck for it!
  13. George Maxwell

    Should I link my answer here back to the law firm?

    Hi @Darth Vader, Welcome to the forum! 🚀 Tagging @James Carrabino who has significant experience reviewing applications for his perspective. I would say that three examples in a 300 word answer is too many. I would have struggled to go into the required depth and development of each example...
  14. George Maxwell

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

    Ah that is strange! This does sound like more of a technical issue. I would perhaps alert them that this is a technical issue you are facing just in case it means you cannot see updates/receive communications from the firm. They may then be able to troubleshoot for you or to make allowances in...
  15. George Maxwell

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

    Completely agree! You guys are killing it. I should say though, for those who have not yet progressed past the application stage, keep hustling. We are here to support you just as much (if not more than) we are to recognise the successes of our other members. We have not forgotten about you...
  16. George Maxwell

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

    @S87 all I can say on this is focus on yourself. I felt the same looking at the others on my vacation schemes. Don't count yourself out of the race before it has started! You have something to offer that others do not. Believe in yourself and give it your best shot! 💪
  17. George Maxwell

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

    Hi @S87, So I can only speak from my experience interviewing with them. I did not take up my vacation scheme offer. My interviewers were memorably lovely, enthusiastic and welcoming. Knowing a few trainees/future trainees at the firm now, Willkie is one of those firms that will facilitate...
  18. George Maxwell

    Clifford Chance TC Virtual Assessment Day 2022

    @S30 I saw you asking about a general structure for written exercises so this might be helpful :)
  19. George Maxwell

    Clifford Chance TC Virtual Assessment Day 2022

    Hi @Daniele, I can see that you are fairly new to the forum so welcome! Do reach out on the Gold Members' chat if you would like any immediate advice at any time (in addition to commenting elsewhere on the forum too!). Huge congratulations for being progressed to the TC AC for CC (hehe that's...
  20. George Maxwell

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

    Hi @Lawdolphin, Welcome to the forum! 🐬 Here is a thread on the Reed Smith VI where some questions have been answered already. Feel free to ask follow-ups by tagging me or any other member of the team!

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