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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I'm struggling with how to approach the following question: Describe a current commercial issue that has interested you and explain why it interested you? (250 words) - I am unsure what the best structure would be for this answer - either narrative or PESTLE? - Would the best approach be to go...- sibs23
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WBD Paralegal Interview
I have my first ever paralegal interview tomorrow with Womble Bond Dickinson and looking if anyone has some advice they'd like to share please because I am super nervous. I have done ACs for vac schemes previously, but I'd like to know if I should approach this differently in any way. Also, is...- sibs23
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hi, I got my rejection 9 days after submitting the VI.- sibs23
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Would it be ok to apply for a paralegal role at a firm where I am still waiting to hear back from for a VS application? I'm worried it might come across that I lack focus in what I want, but I really like the firm and I am looking to get some experience to help get my foot in the door. There's...- sibs23
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal analysis :)- sibs23
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I applied for Stephenson Harwood's winter scheme in early November and was rejected mid December. The email said they would still consider me for Spring/Summer and update me in 2021. Would it be pushy to email and ask for when I should expect an update? I am assuming rejection at this point, but...- sibs23
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I'm making a last minute application to Macfarlanes and wondering if anyone had any advice for structuring the 'Achievements' question please. Torn between either providing one detailed example using STAR or three smaller examples which each demonstrate a particular quality. I appreciate there...- sibs23
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I applied for Stephenson's winter scheme at the start of November and mid-December I had an update that I was unsuccessful, but I am still being considered for spring/summer. I've not heard anything since so I'm assuming the worst now.- sibs23
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I would agree with leolegal. The topic I talked about was linked to one sector and it was a sub-topic of a broader trend to make my answer more focused. When I described how the firm could assist clients at the end, I included a little bit about my opinion on the trend looking forward and the...- sibs23
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I had an AC last year and answered this more broadly about one topic, but made sure that I made clear references to a number of companies who were negatively and positively affected by this business trend. I hope this helps!- sibs23
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- Forum: Applications Discussion