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Applying for VS as a paralegal
Ok - that does make it slightly trickier as ultimately the firm are expecting a bigger commitment from you. There are a couple of things you can do: 1) check your employment contract for what it states about having employment elsewhere 2) when you join the firm check any internal policies to...- TCLA Community Assistant
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Applying for VS as a paralegal
Is it a permanent paralegal role or a fixed term contract/temp role?- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Unfortunately I am not really an expert on this topic of ESG, so it’s hard for me to advise on the suitability. What I would say, is be clear what is the exact challenge/opportunity within the theme of ESG (this is an exceptionally broad topic, and probably needs a bit more focus to ensure you...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I think this is too big a topic to do just in either an application of an interview. However, there are thousands of sub-stories within this topic - how it effects different industries, how different countries are responding, opinions on how such a crisis could be averted in the future. I would...- TCLA Community Assistant
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What are CV Blind firms? Is it a good option for people with poor grades?
The other thing to stress is that CV-blind interviews do not mean CV-blind recruitment processes. These are two different strategies. A CV-blind recruitment process means you won't be assessed on what you have done, only how you perform against certain criteria. These application processes...- TCLA Community Assistant
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Many interns are full time positions, so I don’t think the distinguishing element is there. But even if a role is part-time, that doesn’t lessen the responsibilities you had or the impact you could have had, it just means you had less time dedicated to the job. Therefore it really isn’t about...- TCLA Community Assistant
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
It doesn’t have to be work related. It could come from your extra curriculars or things like volunteering roles. Try to think of any time when you have come up with an idea or approach to something that was quite different or novel, particularly if it lead to some form of success (eg it being...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
The current market also could include the other PESTLE factors (sociological, technological, legal, environmental). I think you are of the right track with versatility. I would try to look at something more specific than commercial awareness though, as this will be something lawyers have always...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It depends on the firm. Some have specific word counts or limit you to a page. For those that don’t, I generally say to aim for around 750-850 words if you can.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
This isn’t unknown, especially if it’s been some time since you last applied.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Scholarship Programme 2022-23 (Apply now!)
All emails have now been sent to those who have applied, notifying them of our decision on their application. If you have not received an email, please contact me via [email protected]- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Scholarship Programme 2022-23 (Apply now!)
Not yet - will be in the next few hours.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It’s unlikely to turn off at the hour you received the email. It most likely going to turn off at 23.59 on Tuesday. Systems tend to work on full 24 hour days rather than by the individual hour.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Normally, you can hypothetically accept both others. Whether it is morally right to do this is another thing though. If you have a term in one of your contracts regarding it, then obviously this is slightly different though - it does present a risk of the TC not going ahead, as you are in...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
Yes - everyone will hear back this evening (10th October).- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
My advice is a bit more fluffy but it can still be very practical. My advice would be: Try to remember they were once in your shoes - they might be partners now, but they were once a candidate being interviewed for a training contract and they most likely have similar concerns as you may...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
What do you find attractive about Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's sectors/departments and which area(s) are you interested in having exposure to in your Training Contract and why? (Max 200 words) In your first 3 months as a trainee at BCLP, who would you seek to build relationships with, and what...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
What are your initial thoughts for the question?- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Technically you can do this. But I would advise against it. The first step would be to ask whether you could have any additional time to decide from both firms. I would also speak to both firms to see if you can speak to people from the firm (or even come to their offices) to try and help you...- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hi - not @NatashaS98 but I can give you some insight. Typically you will prepare in another room and then be taken into a room where your assessors/interviewers will be. Sometimes, when your prep time is up, the assessors/interviewers will come into the room you are preparing in though when...- TCLA Community Assistant
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