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  1. James Carrabino

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

    (You will have the opposite result I am sure!)
  2. James Carrabino

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

    The sad part which makes my story way less cool is that I was unsuccessful 🤣
  3. James Carrabino

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

    Thank you so much @S87 - hope everything is going well for you too! :)
  4. James Carrabino

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

    This combination of substances reminds me of when I was abroad and had to do an AC from 1am to 6am 🤣
  5. James Carrabino

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

    Hi @amzey2, I would not worry about legal citations in a written exercise like this! Remember that these exercises are geared to law and non-law students alike so outside knowledge is not expected and it is really fair game to incorporate the information they give you in any way that is clear...
  6. James Carrabino

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

    Wow those are very interesting topics indeed! I know that when I had Covid my brain would have started crying if faced with issues this deep 🤣
  7. James Carrabino

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

    Hi @lawful_neutral216, I want to start by saying how sorry I am to hear that you have found yourself in this position. Rejection is incredibly painful, especially in the later stages of a firm's application process. I was rejected from three vacation schemes in the space of three months and...
  8. James Carrabino

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

    Wow I am so impressed that you managed to hold a debate on this topic whilst having Covid!!
  9. James Carrabino

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

    I think a debate is quite natural, especially if they are pushing back against your opinion on a certain point just to see how you think and react under pressure :)
  10. James Carrabino

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

    Thank you for this post @danieljonesqb - the issue is a really tricky one! Forgive me for my own flood of conflicting thoughts on the issue below 🤣 I remember when applying that I felt the exact same way as you, especially after one firm where I attended a vac scheme (and was unsuccessful in...
  11. James Carrabino

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

    @thirdtimelucky I am so happy to hear that it went well! The result is out of your hands but you should be incredibly proud of the resilience you demonstrated by getting through the interview - now go take a long rest and recover 😊
  12. James Carrabino

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

    Wow @Beluga, this is so inspiring - congratulations!
  13. James Carrabino

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

    Hi @John Abram - if your written exercise takes the form of a case study then I have written some advice on things to do in preparation, including in the assessment before you start writing! @George Maxwell has also offered some excellent insight into how you should be looking to structure your...
  14. James Carrabino

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    @FS, this is excellent insight - thank you so much for adding it!
  15. James Carrabino

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    @lawnoob I am so happy to hear that this helped to calm your nerves 😊 Good luck for the interview and do let us know how it goes :)
  16. James Carrabino

    Choosing between two TC offers

    @esther18 I am so glad to hear it! Do now join our trainee/future trainee network and reach out to @Jaysen for a special badge 😀
  17. James Carrabino

    Can anyone give me ideas on how to answer the question, "Please tell us about something which did not turn out as you expected"?

    This is a tricky question as I am not quite sure whether it is looking for your adaptability in a certain situation (in which case I would use one of your client examples as @Jessica Booker suggested, redacting confidential information), or whether it is more getting at your 'life' answer 🤣...
  18. James Carrabino

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

    Let us know how it goes @thirdtimelucky, I am thinking of you right now and I have a good feeling about it 😊
  19. James Carrabino

    Celebrating community wins! 🥳

    This is such an excellent idea @George Maxwell! We at TCLA are so proud of our members 😊
  20. James Carrabino

    Missed major deadlines

    Here is a list of firms still recruiting for vacation schemes :) And as @AvniD said, many candidates received their offers from direct applications in the Spring/Summer application window, so you absolutely have not missed the boat for those!! I know candidates who applied to 10-20 vacation...

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