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Interview skills
It depends on the question really. You can boil most questions down to: Motivation for commercial law (you need this drive to keep you working long hours) Motivation for the firm (do you actually want to be at our firm or are you happy to take any training contract? Will you stay at our firm)...- Jaysen
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Balancing Spring Vacation Scheme with Revision
Easter vacation schemes are tricky for that reason. Personally, I planned a schedule that had me doing barely any work during those two weeks (aside from some on the weekend). Vacation schemes can be exhausting and I personally needed that rest during the weekends. I then played catch up after...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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What distinguishes you from other applicants to this position?
Yep I'd treat it like a why you question. I'd just flag up: make sure you avoid making generic statements. The question is all about what distinguishes you, so you want to focus on your unique selling points that make you a strong candidate. You must also use clear evidence to back up your...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Well done :)! I'm glad you were able to switch without any problems!- Jaysen
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Interview skills
Yep, there's a lot I can say here. Is there a particular area you feel you struggle with?- Jaysen
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Happy birthday to TCLA!
Hi All, We turn 1 years old today! Thanks to this whole community for making TCLA possible. It really is a pleasure running this site. Best, Jaysen- Jaysen
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£15 Amazon vouchers giveaway! 2 days until we turn 1
Update: we'll be announcing the winners at 5pm today. We've asked a few graduate recruiters to judge the winners!- Jaysen
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Useful links and resources
A good basic article on loan security: https://www.oceanfinance.co.uk/blog/what-is-loan-security-0-6238-0.htm If you find the concept confusing, it really helps to start with the basics. You can then apply the same principles to larger contexts.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Please give details of any prizes, awards or stipends etc. you have won or been granted
Is there a normal extra-curricular question in the application? It's a bit of a stretch to fit this in here, although I see many candidates do.- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Yayy!!- Jaysen
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Bird & Bird Assessment Centre
Great - well done on the vac scheme!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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£15 Amazon vouchers giveaway! 2 days until we turn 1
We have several graduate recruiters who will be judging our giveaway! To win one of five £15 Amazon vouchers, simply comment on this LinkedIn post with your answer to the following question: What is the biggest challenge facing law firms over the next five years?- Jaysen
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What to do if your training contract applications are rejected
Useful video from Shearman & Sterling: https://ukgraduates.shearman.com/2019/02/26/if-your-training-contract-appications-are-rejected-whiteboard-wednesday/- Jaysen
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New members - Don't be afraid to post!
Hi All, We're a little behind when it comes to providing resources/signposts for members, and I can imagine it can be quite overwhelming if you're new to TCLA, and especially if you're new to forums in general. I'll create a series of introductory posts later in the year, but in the meantime...- Jaysen
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TC Application: Tell us about a news story
@Hazal answers this really well here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/weekly-writing-tip-2-discussing-commercial-stories.1280/- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Amazing news. Well done!!- Jaysen
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Brexit impact on debt financing transactions
A very relevant topic from @EstelleK! Good for those technical/legal interviews. This article covers: How Brexit will impact financial contracts Whether Brexit will trigger particular terms in a contract (such as a material adverse change or MAC clause) To what extent Brexit will impact debt...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Knowledge Articles
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Well done! Raphael is your man: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/freshfields-assessment-day.1276/#post-9695- Jaysen
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About to make another TC application
I can put you in touch with someone who recently did the Eversheds Sutherland video interview if it helps. Are you at that stage now or are you looking to send in your application first?- Jaysen
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US trade war with China
Big news today: Trump has delayed his deadline to increase tariffs on Chinese goods. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/24/us/politics/us-china-trade-truce.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage Interview questions you may want to think of answering: Has Trump's attempts to cut a...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion