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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
You are so welcome! Always here to answer any follow-ups :)- George Maxwell
- Post #18,580
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@letmeintolaw I also just came across this and this post. Although they are answering a slightly different question, they might prompt some ideas for you!- George Maxwell
- Post #18,579
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi @letmeintolaw, Thank you for the question! I am delighted to help. Always feel free to follow up if anything is unclear. So before you embark on your answer, consider the following: The firm. US firms in London are not an homogenous group. For example, White & Case has 89 trainees in...- George Maxwell
- Post #18,577
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Shoosmiths Training Contract Virtual Video Interview
Hey @Doyin Oreagba, Very happy to help! To PM someone, if you hover over the link to a member's profile, you should see a button for "Start conversation"! Hope that helps 💪- George Maxwell
- Post #8
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @davina99, This sounds very sensible. Do let me know when you hear! Fingers crossed for you 🚀- George Maxwell
- Post #18,574
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TC prospects and law firm targeting help
Hey @Hus95, You are absolutely welcome. When I was applying, I fell into similar traps (it is really really easy to do!). I also turned to TCLA because it is such a supportive, welcoming environment. I am delighted that you feel the same way (I am going to tag @Jaysen as he will love to see...- George Maxwell
- Post #10
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Shoosmiths Training Contract Virtual Video Interview
Hey @Doyin Oreagba, I'm sorry to hear that you haven't yet had any responses. When you say pre-recorded interview, do you mean the video interview stage? If it were me, I would try to proactively reach out to users on the forum who have previously posted about applying to SSs (in particular...- George Maxwell
- Post #4
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TC prospects and law firm targeting help
Hey @Hus95, I wanted to say that I thought this thread was brave of you. I agree with Jess though, don't count yourself out of the game without even having started(!). I am always on hand (along with @James Carrabino and @AvniD) to help with any application-related questions if it would be...- George Maxwell
- Post #8
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Rosling King Paralegal Interview
Hey @NaimK, How did the interview go? What did the problem consist of in the end? Sorry not to have got to this prior to your interview! Happy to help with anything else you might have coming up 💪- George Maxwell
- Post #5
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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EY paralegal interview
Hey @lellie23, Congratulations on being progressed to interview! From my perspective, in principle I see no reason to prepare differently for an interview with EY. If you haven't seen this post already, it should give you an idea of my approach to all of my interviews (at a range of...- George Maxwell
- Post #2
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @shennind, My advice would be to take a look for people on LinkedIn who have completed the scheme and proactively reach out to them. I have people do this to me on LinkedIn a lot and always try to help where I can!- George Maxwell
- Post #18,570
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Unpacking BP's record profits (against its substantial losses?)!
Hey @rogerd123, Thank you for this. I will check out this article now! I really like how you noticed the author's connection to the industry. You are absolutely right that this potentially undermines the impartiality (and therefore the power) of the article's argument. Although, remember in an...- George Maxwell
- Post #7
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @letmeintolaw, This is awesome news congratulations! Do let me know if you would like any advice ahead of your interview. I never interviewed with Orrick, but have plenty of interviewing experience with US firms. Fingers are crossed for you🤞 Hey @davina99, I think I would follow Jess's...- George Maxwell
- Post #18,566
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @IT7, My advice would be to ask the firm directly. I would guess that firms may run (some) virtual assessment centres still, albeit alongside in-person ones, given that they will have had to make it work during covid and there will always be candidates who will struggle to attend in...- George Maxwell
- Post #2,388
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Mooting Supreme Court Appeal
Hey @kokothemagicdragon, I am sorry that I am only replying to this now. I have just taken an extended period of holiday, so apologies for not seeing this sooner! Unfortunately I have not done much mooting so I can't help with your query directly. However, have you taken a look through the...- George Maxwell
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @CamilleL, I am sorry to hear that you didn't find the Assessment Day package helpful. To add to what @show_me_the_tc has said; I think they they are right in that JobTestPrep is much better at explaining/helping you improve, whereas Assessment Day is purely useful for practicing purposes...- George Maxwell
- Post #2,355
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Orrick Vacation Scheme Interview
Hey @sewardtj, Welcome to the community! Based on your questions, it sounds like you might have been progressed to interview with Orrick! Congratulations! For this sort of question, it may take a few days for those who are in a position to help you to get back to you. In the meantime, my...- George Maxwell
- Post #2
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Unpacking BP's record profits (against its substantial losses?)!
Hi @rogerd123, I would be interested to read the article that spoke about this! Do you have a link to it? It is looking increasingly likely, I agree. I think this is a difficult one: a windfall tax recognises that a particular industry or sector has benefitted from something that they were...- George Maxwell
- Post #5
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @Asil Ahmad! I am a little unclear; what would you like advice on? Very happy to help if I can! Hey @NaimK, I think that Jess is definitely right that this is wanting you to mention the wider impact on specific industries/business sectors. However, if you have some word count left at the...- George Maxwell
- Post #2,345
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Legal knowledge vs Commercial acumen
Hey @Casual, I am so pleased to hear that you found my post helpful. This sort of comment makes the job worth it ☺️ In terms of specifics, I would concentrate on the really core areas that you covered in the GDL (contract, for example). I think that it is unlikely that you would be directly...- George Maxwell
- Post #9
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion