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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @w_13, I would include all your grades and then make sure to explain the whole situation in the ''Additional Information'' section of the application so they are aware of this. I would also advise you to give examples of what you are saying so that they can fully understand that the average...
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I remember taking it last year and it was so difficult for me but a lot of people advised me to: have a list of values that HSF has on the website and keep it with you at all times whilst you are preparing and also during the test itself. This will be helpful whenever you are choosing...
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @Lopez2017, I would say that this is a very interesting question that looks at your summarisation skills, as well as your ability to be concise, precise but exhaustive at the same time. What I can tell you is to: Read the article carefully once without taking any notes. Read it again and...
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    thanks for sharing @yasmars, this will be useful for a lot of people!
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @hanz123, these are very interesting but at the same time quite challenging questions for sure, however I would say that there are areas that you can work on that might help you create the best answers for them. In your position, what I would focus on is: For the first question...
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey @barbara, I totally sympathise with what you are feeling right now. Applying to get a TC is extremely difficult and not many people talk about how stressful it is to apply and be rejected. What I think can be helpful is: Always have your WHY in mind: What helped me during my application...
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thank you for this answer @latte23, I am sure it will be useful for many!
  8. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thank you for replying to this, I do not think you can neither!
  9. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think that for any cover letter that you write for law firms, there are a number of things that you should think about whenever you are writing them, and building from my experience, things I would focus on are: Divide your cover letter in Introduction, first paragraph: WHY LAW, second...
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think they are open and the deadline is the 14th January 2024! Good luck with it!
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Perfect, they have replied to you, so at least you know! Good luck! @Chen0106
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @Chen0106, if I can answer your question, I think you are correct in your reasoning and I would select no since they will potentially want you to do the PGDL anyway. However, it is always important to hear from the firms directly so I would advise to contact Graduate Recruitment so you can...
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Good luck with it! @lovelaw223
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks for replying to this @bibss
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    To give another perspective to what Jessica already said, I think that it is important to specifically focus on the question. I know it is hard and when I was applying I was tempted to bring in my own experiences in questions like this but you have to answer to the specific question at hand...
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Exactly! I am pretty sure this is correct! @Ali A
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I think it is worth trying to email them and see what they say, you will not lose anything, but you might gain something. I hope that helps! @17natb
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I am sorry for the rejection but I do not think you can still apply to the Winter Workshop. It might be worth chasing HR and ask them directly just to be sure. I understand the frustration of not being able to pass the application stage at a firm you really want. What I would suggest is to ask...
  19. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congratulations! Good luck with the interview!
  20. axelbeugre

    Hogan Lovells - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    Hi @mc98, I totally understand your confusion as it is a pretty open-ended question for sure. The way I always approached questions like this was to think about facts, professional experiences and/or extracurricular activities that I have not mentioned in the application and that could...

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