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  1. j.s.cox

    a confused law student's TC journey :)

    Sorry to hear that 😞 Time for a bit of mental recovery I think. Do you have any other apps (other than Eversheds) in the pipeline?
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    a confused law student's TC journey :)

    Well done for getting through it!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all! I'm in the process of making a table of each firm's recruitment process. I'd love if people could share their knowledge on the recruitment processes they are familiar with and let me know if I have any incorrect information in the table (hoping this can be useful to future aspiring...
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    Video Interview- Repeat Answers?

    I always jotted down up to 4 points to talk about on a post-it note. I would then try to talk about each experience as naturally as possible whilst the time counted down. After each experience, I would look at how much time I had left and decide if I would move on to the next point or wrap it...
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    Being a commercial lawyer and interest (riba)

    If you are interested in these areas, then by all means, you should go for it. You may also have an option to specialise in Islamic Finance which is a growing practice area in London, if finance is an area of interest. There are many Muslim solicitors, trainees, and future trainees who talk...
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    Video Interview- Repeat Answers?

    It is not bad to repeat the reasons you stated on your application. Just make sure it comes across naturally and you are giving more detail in your answers.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If you don't have mitigating circumstances and your grades are lower than what they ask for, it may be worth investing your time into another firm. If they don't ask for particular grades, your grades meet their minimum requirements, or you have mitigating circumstances, it is definitely worth...
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    My Training Contract Journey

    Update: After a very quick turnaround, I was offered a TC at Slaughter and May. I've been thinking hard about NRF vs Slaughter and May over the weekend so that I can make an informed decision quickly when they give me an outcome. Here's my thought process: Office and Location The trainee I met...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/WorkPlacementDeadlines
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    PGDL online content - BPP v ULaw

    Hi! From my experience, BPP is a better place to attend if you already have a TC lined up. If not, ULaw is much more supportive to non TC-holders. BPP's online classes are 'live' and you can also watch them back. Personally, I feel that pre-recorded lectures are better as everyone is given the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I second @HopefulFutureTrainee123. Don't fall for Parkinson's Law (allowing work to expand into the time you have to do it). Although you have 3 ACs (congratulations btw!), lots of the prep will be the same, so don't let the number scare you. Allocate a small amount of time each day and be...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    From what I understand they literally read applications on a rolling basis and reject or make offers for interviews when they get to your application. If you haven't had either, they may not have got to your application yet.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would definitely email them. They moved my interview up by 5 months because I had a TC offer elsewhere, so they clearly have some flexibility and would be understanding of your situation.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'm pretty sure they will have come across people in this situation before. I think I've seen @Jessica Booker say before that they will generally have a standard response for whether this is a possibility. I doubt they will hold it against you though. I think this is the standard case of...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You should definitely be honest with them. They know that you are looking for TCs and if they think another firm wants you, they may try to snap yo u up before the US firm has a chance to make an offer. Either way, I think it's unlikely to be a cause for rejection if you are capable of gaining a...
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    My Journey to a TC

    Absolutely love this! I recently completed the Slaughters interview and would happy to answer any questions about the process.
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    ml_vk2022's Training Contract Journey

    Just to jump on this and say that I recommend Flex Legal if you are looking for paralegal jobs!
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    My Training Contract Journey

    Update: As you may have seen in other parts of the forum, I was offered a Direct TC interview with Slaughter and May, which they moved up by 5 months to allow me to make a decision between them and NRF. I was initally uncertain about taking them up on this offer, but with help from the forum, I...
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    ml_vk2022's Training Contract Journey

    Wow! You've made so much progress! You're doing all the right things to get a TC. Absolutely love the fact you had a mini interview with recruiters!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Other people in the forum also only had 2 questions for the Bristows VI, so I don't think you've done anything wrong. Congrats on getting to VI stage!

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