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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hey @MayaM0921 thank you so much for the question. What I used to do was: Explain how my language skills helped me during a specific internship: for example I remember explaining how, during an internship, I was able to translate specific terms from a French contract to English for the...- axelbeugre
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I think this is a fair assumption to have but I genuinely do not think this is the case because they should (and I am sure do in fact) factor in many reasons as to why an applicant applied a little bit later compared to another. Also, applying early does not mean having the best application...- axelbeugre
- Post #306
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I think it is enough for it to be something they might be interested in!- axelbeugre
- Post #303
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hey @hanz123, I would say this is a very hard question but nothing can you cannot handle for sure. I think that the what I will suggest is: Do your research: Make sure you know the firm in and out and you know its position in the market, its competitions and what they specialise in, market...- axelbeugre
- Post #1,252
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I think it is still worth applying even though the application deadline is coming up. The thing is even though they are rolling, they offer the scheme to people they really like so I would just apply and make sure to put your best foot forward and write the best application possible and work on...- axelbeugre
- Post #1,250
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hi @hannah04 I hope you're okay! Regarding your first question, I believe that it is definitely acceptable for you to update sections about your skills and/or experiences. This will allow them to see you in a different light and distinguish your application from last year's one. I would make...- axelbeugre
- Post #1,249
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hey @Izzy1026 I hope you are doing okay. This is a good question and I feel like it is something people struggle with. What I would say is to never use bullet points in application answers, or in any part of an application to a law firm for that matter. That is because questions are asked to not...- axelbeugre
- Post #1,248
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I would just make sure to pick a story that highlights the implications of an event on one of the key areas of the firm so that you do not have to talk about the firm specifically but it will be of interest to them and it will show your commitment to understand the role they have in that...- axelbeugre
- Post #301
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Work Experience Section Query
I would say that it really depends on your work experience. If you feel like you have enough work experience to talk about during a potential interview then I would not include any open days/insight days in the work experience section and just mention the specific open day you attended for a...- axelbeugre
- Post #7
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Work Experience Section Query
I always stopped at the 125-150 myself last year so I would say that this limit works perfectly. Do not worry about filling out the whole word count. With the 75 words description, I would still try to make it to the 125-150 words just to be on the safe side but it should not be an issue...- axelbeugre
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Congratulations! Such an amazing achievement! I spoke to some of my friends who went through the process last year and they all said that what you should focus on is: Show a strong motivation for commercial law: be very confident in your reasons why you want to be a lawyer and especially a...- axelbeugre
- Post #297
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
@Zaidoz10 I just edited to focus solely on the law firm, hope this is much of help! Good luck with the application!- axelbeugre
- Post #289
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Hey @Zaidoz10, I hope you are doing okay! This is a really interesting question but I can see how it can be quite confusing to answer. I can share some considerations that I noted down last year when I went to Dentons Open Day and they thoroughly talked about the subject. Some tips that I can...- axelbeugre
- Post #284
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Congratulations for having said so many applications so early!! As someone who applied to the same firms last year and got a TC from one of them I can tell you this is fantastic! Good luck with the application stage!- axelbeugre
- Post #1,148
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Congratulations for the dedication! Good luck with the process!- axelbeugre
- Post #1,147
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Training Contract Application Deadlines 2023/24 [Training Starting 2026]
@Samridhi Jain hey, I am afraid video interview questions cannot be revealed on the forum, however I would say that as long as you prepare the typical questions (such as the ones you have mentioned) I am sure you will be fine. Good luck with it and the whole application cycle! I am sure you'll...- axelbeugre
- Post #40
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
hey @Dervise2001, I am totally sympathetic towards your concerns and I myself, as a non-law student, was struggling so much to understand how I could convey my interest in the law without actual knowledge on the subject or much experience. I think it is important to remember that majority of the...- axelbeugre
- Post #280
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hey @prospectiveswitcher, I personally never started a cover like that and I have never seen an application starting like this. I do agree that it is something that we tend to use in emails though. I am not too sure but I would not see how that might go against you but just to give you a...- axelbeugre
- Post #1,112
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I will privately message the coupon!- axelbeugre
- Post #1,111
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hey @machingkiubrian1234, it absolutely does not have to be associated to law at all. Questions like these give you the chance to show your personality so talk about whatever floats your boat! I remember going to an HSF event last year and they told us that someone who received the TC wrote...- axelbeugre
- Post #1,098
- Forum: Applications Discussion