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    Imposter syndrome

    I'm a first-generation lawyer and an international applicant, so I completely relate with feeling like you don't belong. It was only till I moved to London and started interacting with other future trainees about their journeys into law that I started to realise that I have worked really, really...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Maybe consider bringing in other examples, including one of the London team's deals, in the same area to elaborate on/support why this particular deal stood out to you and interested you. It could help do away with some of the doubt that may accompany leaving out the London office from your answer!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yours sincerely is always a safe option in my experience.
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    Clyde & Co VI

    Congratulations- such great news! 🥳 I think @George Maxwell has done a great job at breaking down what strength-based interviews are. I would highly recommend checking out TCLA's question bank to practice with- I used these myself while I was making applications and genuinely found them so...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No problem at all 😇
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    From their website- Particular areas of strength include: Commercial litigation Corporate Employment, pensions and private wealth Finance Marine and international trade Real estate and projects Shipping is just *one* of their areas of strength, and one of their many areas of sector...
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    Watson Glaser hints and tips

    Fallacies weaken a conclusion or argument, for sure. But the extent depends on phrasing. Write down every time you spot a logical fallacy in a question so that you can look out for them in future practice/real tests. Imposter syndrome is so real! I'd be *shocked* every time I'd progress to the...
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    Watson Glaser Cheat/Hint Sheet

    Would highly recommend having your notes/a tip sheet in front of you so that you can apply everything you've picked up from practice to the real test! The only exception to this is if the firm specifically states that you should do the test under exam conditions, which I think is highly unlikely.
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    Watson Glaser hints and tips

    No problem at all- please let me know if you need any other help! 😊
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    Watson Glaser hints and tips

    Deductions are a type of conclusion that your draw from a given statement. Deductions involve logical analysis of the statment, whereas interpretations (the other form of 'draw conclusions' in the WG) require you to demonstrate your understanding of the statement. The line between the two is...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Since they've asked you to describe the *key* learnings and skills you've gained, I'd stick to 3-5 skills, depending on how much detail you want to go into. I don't believe STAR/CAR is too useful here and it would be best to be more descriptive.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Try to keep it to the point, while being polite but not too eager. Thank them for the experience of interviewing with the firm, mentioning anything that you appreciated/stood out to you about the process and providing the details they've asked for.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I guess both are ok as long as you can tie the deals you're mentioning back to your motivations for wanting to apply to the firm!
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    Spelling mistake in Application forms

    Old school trick that I learnt from a careers consultant that has worked without fail every time I've tried it- when proofreading, increase the font size to at least 12/14 and block out the entire paragraph underneath the sentence you're reading with a notebook, ruler, piece of paper (anything...
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    LLM Personal Statement

    I wrote a different personal statement for each application as I generally had different motivations for each programme and university. This is the general structure I followed but please note that I amended the structure, level of detail and length for each application according to their...
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    Training Contract/Vacation Scheme offers to international law students studying outside UK?

    Since law firms generally recruit two years in advance, I think it's best to apply later in this cycle and/or in your final year so that you leave one year to do the GDL and one year for the LPC/SQE prep course. I am not sure how the SQE will impact this recruitment timeline, if at all. I think...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I know what you mean- it can feel really random at times. I guess it's important to remember that you're up against a massive pool of applicants and that the quality of their performance directly impacts your chances. So the only thing you can really do is give it your best, seek feedback when...
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    Entertainment/Media Law 2021/2022/2023

    I completely get that! I remember a tutor of mine at ULaw who worked in media and entertainment for years before shifting to teaching said that because it's more of a niche area of practice that you have to work harder to find perspectives from within it. You've done really well by posting here...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You're not alone at all! Please let me know if you need any help 😊
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    Entertainment/Media Law 2021/2022/2023

    Your background is so interesting- kudos to you for posting here too! 👏 👏 👏 I remember @the_creativelawyer back from my Instagram blogging days as someone working at a firm called Brandsmiths and having a really interesting perspective on legal cases and issues in creative industries. Would...

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