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

    I'm so glad you feel reassured! I know that I've said this elsewhere on the forum, but one thing that really helped me deal with rejections was to treat them as redirection towards firms and opportunities that would help me get closer to my goal of securing a training contract. I hope this...
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    White & Case VI

    There generally is a timer on the screen showing you the time you have left and/or counting you down when you're closer to the limit :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think if you go to their website you will find sector focuses listed together with their practice areas under 'expertise'.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I read a post on LinkedIn by somebody who had secured a Paralegal role without any previous experience and this is essentially what they flagged as working for them- 1. Look for roles that require you to utilise any language skills that you may have- these roles do come up often in corporate...
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    Choice of firm

    @annemie.heubach please see my reply to your question about visas in this thread- As I've stated above, please do look into the direct training contract route if you're unable to find any firm in your shortlist that are willing to sponsor your visa for the vacation scheme. In my experience...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I remember when I had my AC, I completed it with this feeling of exuberance and confidence in my performance, which quickly dwindled into self-doubt and cynicism that lasted all the way till I received the outcome of the AC two weeks later. Those two weeks were spent questioning my performance...
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    Training Contract/Vacation Scheme offers to international law students studying outside UK?

    Hi! I seem to remember from one of Jessica's recent posts that firms are generally not willing to sponsor visas for vacation schemes as the cost is between 3-5k GBP, which is difficult to justify for a 2-4 week scheme. @Jessica Booker can you please confirm if I have got this right...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Their website says that the deadline to apply for training contracts is 30 November and work experiences schemes are between 10 and 17 December :)
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    Choice of firm

    Hi @annemie.heubach! It seems like you're very clear on what you like and have backed it up with work experience, which is very impressive 👏👏 Cutting down on firms can be really difficult but a useful starting point is to prioritise those firms that you've interacted with, either at graduate...
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    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!

    @Kubed congratulations! You've been so insightful and we really appreciate the positivity and encouragement you've contributed to the application journeys of those in the TCLA forum. Wishing you the best! 😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No problem at all! 😊 I hope it goes really well 🤞
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congratulations! 🥳 My top tip would be to read up on all the different stages of the assessment centre so you know exactly what you'll be asked to do on the day. Once you've done this, prepare accordingly and practice answers to three key questions: why you, why this firm and why commercial...
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    Let's hear about TCLA members' hobbies!

    A big thank you to @James Carrabino for starting this thread off! I'm a big believer in finding out and staying in touch with who you are outside of making applications and aspiring for a career in law, and I hope that making/reading posts here helps you do this. Some of my hobbies/interests-...
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    International Students & Vacation Schemes

    Congratulations and all the best for your interview! 😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Hele25! The crux of the two questions is different- the first is sector-specific and the second is specific to your motivations- which, depending on your drafting, will result in different answers, even if they have energy in common. I would, however, mention at least a couple of areas that...
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    Video interviews - tips and tricks

    Hi @scartiller just to add to @Jessica Booker 's great advice- I struggled with talking too fast as well- you're not alone! Two things really helped with that. First- I'd use a pen and paper to jot down 2-3 points I really wanted to mention and then create a mental structure for my answers...
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    CMS Application Question

    I think this question is asking you to analyse changes that have occurred in the past 1-2 years, potentially as a response to the pandemic. Consider the impact of things like working from home, using technology creatively, and the ways in which deals have occurred recently in the sector you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congratulations! 🥳 You get a limited amount of time (usually 30 minutes) to prepare for the case study, so it's really important to use a logical structure to present your thoughts. You can use whichever structure you like but generally try to get at least the following covered- Summarise...
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    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    Hi @Kareena ! I am sorry to hear that you've been struggling. I am sharing some things that work for me when I'm struggling in busy periods- Scheduling in advance, but leaving room for changes- I have daily, weekly and monthly priorities that I pencil into my planner. It helps me stay on track...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congratulations! 🥳 My top 3 tips- Practice your delivery and maintain an even tone- you don't want to seem nervous or rushed! Practice answering motivation/competency/commercial awareness questions within the fixed time frame given by the firm. Remember to look into the camera while answering...

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