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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I would write in full prose, and you can write things like I, my, we, our (unlike a CV where the bullet point format means this stuff is redundant). I personally don’t feel like transferable skills need to be claimed most of the time as your evidence will usually highlight those skills anyway...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,234
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Application Questions as a Career Changer
Extra curricular in the workplace will be anything outside of job description/day to day responsibilities. For instance, this could be: - being part of any internal network/employee groups - being involved in any sports/arts groups run through your employer - participating in any mentoring...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
To me it would be very normal to only do two ACs for one vacation scheme, especially when that scheme starts in less then eight weeks. This sounds very typical to me, especially when they will have three other vacation scheme dates throughout the year to still recruit for as well. Each firm...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,211
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
No - that’s in a fairly “normal” word count range we have seen in the past.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
When do you graduate from uni?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,206
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Work Experience Section Word Count
I wouldn’t put networking events in work experience but as you have said have included them elsewhere. The length of work experience entries typically depends on: - length of role - variety of responsibilities - complexity of responsibilities A relatively standard waitressing job probably...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
No - I would write in full sentences/paragraphs for this type of question.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,200
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I wouldn’t expect a firm to invite 100 candidates for one vacation scheme, that is probably only 20 or so people max. That is an exceptionally high ratio, especially for a vacation scheme.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,199
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
It won’t be fully automated - it will require someone to process a decision on the system, but then the emails are automatically sent from the system one a decision has been made. Decisions might be made individually or in blocks of candidates, or in one go. It really depends on the firm’s...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #290
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
@axelbeugre has given you some great pointers here. Make sure the answer is particular to you too and how you are technology being able to help you as an individual in your career.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #287
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
It’s not unprofessional to do this - it’s just unnecessary and a waste of word count. I personally wouldn’t do this.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,115
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Could be a host of reasons, but not overly surprising given how the NQ market has been and especially in some transactional teams. Plus it’s a relatively small intake - all it takes is for someone to be headhunted, another who decides career isn’t for them, and other to be want to work in a...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,107
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
One of two things - it is either a standard question across application forms to try and accommodate different opportunities in different locations (and this is specifically for Ireland). Or this is what the Dubai/UAE admission exams are called (I don’t know enough about this to comment).- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #275
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Which service are you looking to use?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #1,068
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Are you applying to an opportunity in Ireland?- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #270
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
There will be a selection process for an open day and so they can be a great way to build out your CV, especially if you are lacking legal work experience. They are also a great way of getting your foot in the door and leaving a favourable impression on the firm - I think it is much harder to do...- TCLA Community Assistant
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Applying to the same firm again
Depending on the firm’s data policy, they could potentially compare applications. However, most firms retention policy will only be 6-12 months after the hiring process concludes (at its longest - it may actually be shorter than this. But it isn’t always necessary for them to review past...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
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Hogan Lovells VS questions - please advise
I don’t think there is one approach to the answer for question 5. Although a lot of people do cover why HL in in, I don’t think it is necessary. And I think that really depends on your other interactions with the firm. For some people they may have evidence of their pursuit of HL through the...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I would try to find something more up to date (say the last 2-3 years max) if you can unless you know the deal is very unique and something like it hasn’t happened since. The issue with something that happened 5 years ago is it is a very different landscape to where we are now so picking out...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #268
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