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TCLA's New Podcast: Trainee Talk
Two new episodes have been released: Trainee Talk Episode #8: Bringing Confidence to the Application Process In this episode, we spoke with Ayaz Saboor, a current paralegal and a future trainee at DWF. Ayaz explains how he turned around his applications, leading to an 80% application to...- Jaysen
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Cover Letter- Questions?
As long as the firm has a particular focus on Africa then it's fine, just be sure to give specific reasons for why that appeals to you.- Jaysen
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CRS Video Interview
Hi Arun, I'm not familiar with their particular video interview, but you may find this general advice helpful: Other links include Rosie Watterson's practice videos: https://applyshinewin.com/2017/12/27/practical-help-for-video-interviews, plus Natwest's Pitch app for if you want a tool to...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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BCLP Brand Ambassador Video Interview 2019
Before the interview, they would ask you to prepare in advance, three suggestions or event ideas to promote the brand of BCLP on your campus and also to prepare a two to three-minute elevator pitch, as if you were to give one to a student at a law fair, based on your knowledge about the firm...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Clifford Chance Spark Interview 2019
From anonymous There were two parts to the assessment centre: a senior associate interview (competency) and a partner interview (based on the case study). Since Clifford Chance conducts CV-blind interviews, the first question in the senior associate interview would be “tell me about yourself”...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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New Weekly Updates Page
We're very happy to release our new Weekly News page, allowing you to easily dive into our previous commercial updates! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/weekly-news/- Jaysen
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How to bring Lawtech into the conversation
Why do you want Lawtech to be brought up at interview? Do you have particular experience in this area? If so, you can use it in your answers to competency questions. Interviewers could then ask follow up questions. If not, and you just want to discuss the subject, you can bring it up if they...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Training Contract Applications
As it's peak application season, they're likely just sifting through applications. I'd leave it for now unless you want a time frame.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Literary Character Question
Hey Kristian - what's the full question?- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Energy/Finance Topics
You may find this helpful: https://www.linklaters.com/en/about-us/news-and-deals/deals/2019/june/linklaters-advises-on-the-first-ipo-via-the-shanghai-london-stock-connect-scheme - you can see a corporate partner was involved in addition to capital markets. Other support departments like tax...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Slaughter and May TC Interview
Consistently strong retention figures from Slaughters: https://www.legalcheek.com/2019/07/slaughter-and-may-keeps-37-out-of-40-newly-qualifying-trainee-solicitors/- Jaysen
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What transferable skills can you bring to the role of Trainee Solicitor?
Depth is better, 2-3 skills is fine - as you said, you can then develop where you have developed those skills. Yes - the strongest applications I see tailor their transferable skills to the role of a trainee solicitor and we always recommend it in our reviews. Brief references are fine, just...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Smashing it, well done!- Jaysen
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Macfarlanes Vacation Scheme Application Form
STAR is more applicable to situations, which is probably why it feels difficult. Is there some sort of situation you can think of that applies in this example? Something beyond simply being at college and wanting to do well. For example, did you overcome any obstacles along the way? Note...- Jaysen
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Tax Help
I have limited experience with tax, so take this with a pinch of salt -- but it's likely the tasks you do on a vacation scheme will be very simple and won't require you to perform any complex calculations. You wouldn't be expected to have any prior understand of tax and I imagine they'll mostly...- Jaysen
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Describing extracurricular activities and responsibilities
I'm no longer a trainee so that does help! How long has it been since you were at university? I'd rate volunteering at Pride (just try to drill down on what you did), as well as the AS commercial competition. It's not so much about how 'good' your achievements are -- you can turn average...- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
I don't buy the less is more idea. Copying this post I wrote a little while back: I think it's hard to put a number on as it depends on your availability to write applications. If you had absolutely nothing to do bar writing applications, I'd say write as many as you can (15+). Not everyone is...- Jaysen
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Our Brexit Course is now live!
The Aspiring Lawyer's Guide to Brexit - COURSE 3 IS NOW LIVE! Brexit is messy. It’s large in scope, complex and in constant flux. It’s contentious and everyone has an opinion on it. It’s also not leaving the minds of businesses and law firms any time soon. That makes Brexit a great topic for...- Jaysen
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- Forum: TCLA General News
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Commercial Awareness Update - July 2019!
Here you go! https://thecorporatelawacademy.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=46661f8fd74854dd3e16a20f9&id=a0132087cd- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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TCLA Premium Announcements
The recording is completed and we now have a fixed date for release of our Brexit course. It will be released this Sunday, 5 July 2019. (Apologies for the slight lag there, we were initially hoping to release it today.)- Jaysen
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- Forum: TCLA General News