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  1. j.s.cox

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

    I've sent them an email as I still cannot access it.
  2. j.s.cox

    Books for insight into being a solicitor/corporate law

    I second this if you want a book specifically. I'm not sure I've seen any other books that give this level of insight. If you are looking for more insights not necessarily in a book format, there are also lots of social media accounts which are really good at giving insights into life as a...
  3. j.s.cox

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

    I emailed them my ticket the day after my interview, but still haven't received a reply. I may just email them again to ask.
  4. j.s.cox

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

    I've just checked last year's comments on the V&E recruitment process, and it seems that they said they would tell everyone on March 16th, but ended up telling most people on March 18th. Either way, I'll be emailing tomorrow if we still haven't heard anything back.
  5. j.s.cox

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

    The wait is giving me such anxiety. I've literally been checking my emails constantly and checking my phone for missed calls every 5 minutes.😬
  6. j.s.cox

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

    None! I interviewed on the 15th. I'm going to wait until 1st April to ask, but the wait is killing me.
  7. j.s.cox

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

    I'm a non-law graduate who is currently doing the PGDL I managed to secure a paralegal role, but I didn't use any recruiters. I found a boutique firm who worked in a field I was interested in and emailed the boss asking if he would be willing to let me gain some work experience there. When I was...
  8. j.s.cox

    Gaining industry work experience

    In terms of the shadowing itself, it depended on the individuals who agreed to let me shadow. For some people, I literally followed them like a shadow for one day to understand their typical day in more detail. For others, I took some admin tasks off their hands for 1-2 weeks whilst sitting in...
  9. j.s.cox

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

    I would actually disagree and say that from the above question why law, why the firm, why you is the exact right structure. They ask you you to: - 'tell us about yourself, your skills, your achievements' - this is why you - 'why you want to train as a solicitor' - this is why law - why you...
  10. j.s.cox

    Gaining industry work experience

    I have a few thoughts on this. Why do you want industry experience? If it's just to be a more attractive TC candidate, you are probably better off asking to shadow someone within your target industry rather than gaining a role. Also, you could try to get work experience within a firm which...
  11. j.s.cox

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

    I've not heard back yet but they said we should hear by the end of the month, so I'm waiting until 1 April before I send them an email to ask
  12. j.s.cox

    TC Application Writing Group

    I'm also interested
  13. j.s.cox

    Difficult Interview Questions

    I tried to be as truthful as possible without getting too personal. I was aiming to appeal to the values listed as the firm's core values without forcing a link too much. It seems to have worked as I got to the next stage. For the friends question, I gave three adjectives that I think my...
  14. j.s.cox

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

    Having lived in London my whole life, I would recommend looking at accomodation that is further out, but has good transport links. It will be way less expensive and allow you to get into the office fairly quickly. Travel will cost you, but you may be able to get your firm to reimburse you for...
  15. j.s.cox

    Difficult Interview Questions

    I was asked 'How would your friends describe you?' and 'what was you worst job?' Didn't like either of those much.
  16. j.s.cox

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

    It's in person
  17. j.s.cox

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

    Anyone know where to start when pitching a prospective client to a firm?
  18. j.s.cox

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

    Yes I was. Could barely contain my excitement!!
  19. j.s.cox

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

    I just received a reply from them today
  20. j.s.cox

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

    This is what I was sent by DACB: Please be assured that the video interview deadline is Friday 11th March for all video submissions. Please do feel free to click on the link in the original email, as it won’t automatically take you to record but will allow you to view each question. The...
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