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  1. George Maxwell

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

    Hello @Veep9, I know that this has been touched on by another user- but do not panic. Graduate Recruitment get this a lot from what I have heard, and they were always lovely when I contacted them about it. HSF's GR team (from experience) are really great people (and are very friendly) so do not...
  2. George Maxwell

    Let's hear about TCLA members' hobbies!

    Hi @futuretraineesolicitor and @atrumregina1! Completely agree with @James Carrabino, you both sound like you have a really interesting range of interests. So your question about bringing F1 🏎️ into interviews is difficult to answer in the abstract as ultimately it will depend on the question...
  3. George Maxwell

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey @atrumregina1, I am really sorry to hear that you are feeling like this. Using the forum in this way is a great idea though as there are a lot of people who are here to support you (@AvniD, @James Carrabino and the rest of the team really do want you to get there!). Our community is built...
  4. George Maxwell

    Slaughter and May TC interviews

    Hi @G P, This is a huge achievement. Well done! 🍾 If you have not already, take a look through this thread and the various tips on here. @Alice G put up some great links, for example. From my experience, the Slaughters interviewing process is intense, but (genuinely) enjoyable. Slaughters...
  5. George Maxwell

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

    Let us know how it goes! Pleased you got it off though as that can be a hurdle in itself from my experience 💪
  6. George Maxwell

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

    Congratulations @JM1998! That's fantastic news. As a start, really nail your "Why you?", "Why NRF?" and "Why commercial law?" answers. In my experience, the interview did require me to think on my feet, but the major theme was my interviewer understanding my motivations for NRF and commercial...
  7. George Maxwell

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

    Hi @PirateShip, I do not think that you will be alone in feeling this. Keep going! My advice is to just really try to make one precise point (however niche) in your answer. Going for one simple idea, that is well-developed should be the focus here. Ideally, you want to demonstrate that you...
  8. George Maxwell

    Improving applications each time

    Hi @TCinpipeline, This is a tricky question and a really valuable discussion to have on the forum. Thank you for starting it! You may have done this already. So forgive me if this is stating the obvious. However, personally, one thing which I did (as a process) was to write down the...
  9. George Maxwell

    White & Case VI

    Hi @nisadee, I am guessing that you have completed this now? I was just wondering how it went? Any reflections on what you would do differently next time?
  10. George Maxwell

    Let's hear about TCLA members' hobbies!

    @atrumregina1, Wow! Do you have a public Spotify 🎷 playlist? Would love to check it out. @Jaysen has there ever been a TCLA-sponsored 'applications playlist'? @James Carrabino and @AvniD loved reading your posts too. Looking forward to hearing from others in the community too! 🥳
  11. George Maxwell

    Choice of firm

    Hi @annemie.heubach, This is a good question. I would recommend LinkedIn. Of course, there is no guarantee that you will get a reply. However, you can maximise your chances by demonstrating a keen interest (in both them and the firm), being polite and ultimately getting your tone right. Do not...
  12. George Maxwell

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

    Hi @Veep9, Firstly, I am really happy to hear that you found my reply useful 😇 and glad to hear that you are able to develop and make your application even stronger than last time! Secondly, I always referred to the articles in Chambers Student (NRF's article is here), which are approved (by...
  13. George Maxwell

    Choice of firm

    Hi @annemie.heubach, Thank you for sharing the details of your journey up to this point. You sound like you have had some fantastic experience. It is great to hear too that you are pursuing training contract applications with such an informed approach. I have a few thoughts, although...
  14. George Maxwell

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

    Hi @Veep9, This is a great question. In my opinion, I would rewrite your application for this cycle. A lot has happened in the last year such as the development (and fallout) of the global chip shortage, the confirmation that WFH is at least a medium-term trend, as well as the boom of...
  15. George Maxwell

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

    Hi @Phoenix for all, I can't speak for this application specifically, but from experience, I was successful with applications that I heard after other people even though I had applied earlier than them! Just hold tight as best you can. You've got this! :)
  16. George Maxwell

    One sector focused TC vs Multi-sector TC

    Hi @gallof, Thank you for the question! Just to add to what @Jessica Booker has said already, when I have reached out to people already in the industry, the resounding answer to this question has been, as far as possible, to try a variety of practice areas when training. I think not only can it...
  17. George Maxwell

    Burges Salmon vac scheme

    @Harryross98 that's great to hear. I am happy to hear that it was helpful. Apologies for not getting to this sooner. Please do reach out if you would like any further advice. Fingers crossed for you :)
  18. George Maxwell

    Burges Salmon vac scheme

    Hi @Harryross98, Thank you for the question. I think it is really good to collaborate on these sorts of question as people will often interpret these questions in different and interesting ways! You sound like you have some really interesting thoughts on this. I think the most important thing...
  19. George Maxwell

    HSF Vacation Scheme

    Hi @KamKA, First of all, congratulations! I am really pleased for you. Based on my experience, HSF is a fantastic firm to complete a vacation scheme with. Do you yet know which practice area(s) you will be sat with? As much as possible, be enthusiastic and reach out to people working in areas...
  20. George Maxwell

    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    Hi @TCinpipeline, I think this is a really good question and something that people should do more! I can't speak for @James Carrabino but when I was applying, I reached out to lots of people in the firms that I was applying to. I found it a really helpful way to learn about the 'type' of firm...

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