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    What are you most worried about when starting a training contract? interview q

    Completely agree with @Jessica Booker. In my view, this question is asked generally with the intention of knowing whether you fully understand the demands of the role. For example, if you say that working in teams or on complex issues worries you, without providing any strong reasons or ways...
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    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    Hi @futuretraineesolicitor, funnily enough, I have actually been asked 'Why London' in my interviews so I think I'm well placed to answer your question! I think what interviewers are trying to understand when they ask you 'Why London' is why you're choosing to begin a legal career in this city...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I agree with Jessica! A brief email explaining your reasoning should suffice. All the best! Let us know how it goes.
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    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    A month is enough time! I'd recommend FT, TCLA's weekly commercial newsletter and Watson's Daily as essential sources. I'd spent a minimum of 15 minutes every day breaking down a news story into what the numbers in the news story really mean ➡️ what are its implications for the company/wider...
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    Share your interview nightmares, sticky situations and stories!

    Nightmare Part I I woke up early on the day of my interview energised and excited for the 3-month long application process that led up to this day to finally culminate. Made coffee, had a nice breakfast, laid out my outfit neatly and sat down to practice some questions when I heard a loud bang...
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    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    If it's one of their practice areas, please do feel free to talk about it as it shows you have researched the firm and linked your interests to them!
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    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    From this article- Consultants must be able to examine complex management structures and identify areas where efficiency can be improved. Moreover, they must frame their findings in language that resonates with C-suite employees, many of whom are married to a certain way of thinking and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'd put down everything you can and if you have more experiences than space on your application form, put down only the ones that you 1) learnt the most from and 2) demonstrate skills/qualities most relevant to a career in commercial law. Note that these experiences don't have to be legal in...
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    Assessment Centres - How To Prepare?

    A summary of what you can expect to find in this post- Breaking down what ACs are designed to test//analyse Initiatives you should take in the run-up to your AC How to effectively reflect on your life experiences Best tips and recommended resources for each stage of the AC Distractions to...
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    CMS Application Question 2021

    No problem at all! Please do reach out here on the forum if you have any other questions! 😇
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    CMS Application Question 2021

    I think you can choose any sector that interests you and apply the below structure to help break down 1) what you need to research to fill the structure out and 2) how you can express your findings and analysis- Identify the sector (employment + pensions for eg.) ➡️ identify the opportunities...
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    Dechert Vacation Scheme

    Hi! I haven't done a vacation scheme with Dechert but am including some posts on the forum below about performing well at vacation schemes more generally. I hope you find them useful...
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    Mayer Brown trainee simulation

    Congratulations on making it to the next stage of the application! 🥳 I'd say that preparing for simulations needs you to research the firm's values and bring them in where appropriate, but also be aware of the situations you may find yourself in as a trainee. These situations often require time...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    I believe it's a 30-minute test. As for random re-tests- I think it just means that they may choose to randomly test their candidates, most likely at the AC stage I'm guessing, to ensure that the WGs have been taken without external help or cheating. This isn't to say that you can't have your...
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    Early Stage Rejection Application form Feedback through a SAR

    Hi @Peanut, I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling with getting feedback. I found both the TCLA application review service and booking weekly/bimonthly 1:1 meetings with my uni's careers service incredibly helpful in understanding where I could improve my writing and what I needed to do...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Including some links below that I think will be helpful to you- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/watson-glaser-hints-and-tips.4328/#post-91212 https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/watson-glaser-cheat-hint-sheet.3304/...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Although they're related, I don't see how you working in CSR and one of their deals having a CSR focus demonstrates your motivation to apply for their vacation scheme/training contract. I'm unsure about how you're planning to tie these two things together in a way that's relevant for your...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I don't think you'll find all this information in one place if the firm hasn't published an annual report. For the firm's vision, try their website and for their revenue stats try news sources like The Lawyer.
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    Interview question - tell us about a time you compromised your views

    I think this is a good place to bring in working in groups and instances where you have had to compromise in order to propel the vision and aims of the group forward. As @Jessica Booker said bringing in STAR and walking your interviewer through your change in perspective about your views and why...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If you're a student, I would recommend you to try and get subscriptions to the FT and The Lawyer through your university. If that's not possible, pivot to podcasts (Bloomberg Law, FT News Briefing) and business news sections in free newspapers. Try searching Youtube for some practitioner-focused...

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