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  1. George Maxwell

    M&A trends

    Hi @julia l, Apologies for taking a little while to get to this! I hope that your question is still live. It sounds like you have some sensible thoughts on this already, so I would not panic. I think your question might be best directed on this thread. @BK has provided some awesome stuff on PE...
  2. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey @AspiringIPLawyer, This post might be helpful for the AC! I had two scenario interviews and a competency interview (although the firm should email you ahead of the AC with more information). This may have changed though so take what I have said with a pinch of salt! Let me know how it...
  3. George Maxwell

    Keep getting ACs but always feel like I fail them...

    Hi @nisadee, Myself, @James Carrabino and @AvniD are always on hand if you would like any further guidance! Do tag us if you would like any more thoughts or help. I am delighted to hear that you found them helpful 🥳
  4. George Maxwell

    HFW AC

    Hi @sakaesr99, Unfortunately I did not interview with HFW. However, after a quick search through the forum I found three posts which might be helpful (1, 2, 3). Here is a link to some general AC advice too! Let me know how it goes or if you have any more questions :)
  5. George Maxwell

    Keep getting ACs but always feel like I fail them...

    Hi @nisadee, I am sorry to hear that you are feeling like this. To reiterate what @AvniD has already said though, you cannot expect perfection of yourself. It is easy to focus on the things that could have gone better, rather than the things that went well(!). Often, for example, I think things...
  6. George Maxwell

    Question...

    H Hi @sxw517, Unfortunately I do not know a specific word or phrase for this. @Rob93 might as I know that they are strong on legal terminology!
  7. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Dwight, So I would say that a challenge that UK firms are facing at the minute (which you seem to touch on here), is the threat of US firms poaching talent owing to the ongoing NQ salary war. Differentiating their offering from these firms (as some UK firms at least just cannot keep up with...
  8. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @rayemuse and @YUKI1201, This is fantastic news. Congratulations for getting progressed to interview! So first thing I would do is check out this post. It has a compilation of links which are useful for ACs in general. In particular, I would check out @Jacob Miller's articles (linked)...
  9. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @PirateShip, Yes! This happened to me. You do not have to be perfect for a firm to want you(!). Your interviewers are human too. So long as you impressed them in other ways, or demonstrated desirable competencies in other areas, it is possible to still be successful! Wishing you the very...
  10. George Maxwell

    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    Hey @futuretraineesolicitor, I have now edited the link. It should now work. Sorry about that 😅
  11. George Maxwell

    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    Hi @futuretraineesolicitor! It has been a little while since I interacted with you last, so it is lovely to hear from you 😇 This is a little difficult to answer in the abstract. However, my advice would be to think about the stakeholders involved in the stories you are reading. Consider the...
  12. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @art, Congratulations for getting progressed to interview for Freshfields. Getting to this stage with a firm like Freshfields is a huge achievement, so I hope that you have taken stock of how exceptional even getting to interview is 🏆 🏆 To make sure that I am giving you relevant advice...
  13. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Fakram, Apologies if this has been answered already. However, in case it hasn't: Broadly, my advice is to work with others rather than treating them as your competition. Build off (and recognise) contributions of others! For more in depth thoughts, check out my biggest tips for group...
  14. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This is fantastic news @I.Like.UFOs.Not.PFOs! Congratulations!! 👽
  15. George Maxwell

    X

    Hi @I0133, You are very welcome 😊. It is a privileged position to be in, but that doesn't make it any easier! It is right that you are seeking advice on making the correct decision. I spoke with multiple people before ultimately choosing HSF. I am glad to hear that you have spoken with people...
  16. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Best of luck for it @pizzamalia. Fingers crossed for you!
  17. George Maxwell

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If this is the same as when I was applying (2020/1), it depends on if you are applying for a direct TC or VS. If nothing has changed, for direct TCs there is both a written exercise and article interview. For their VS there was just an article-based interview (no written exercise). Hope that...
  18. George Maxwell

    Share your interview nightmares, sticky situations and stories!

    That's great advice thanks for this! I agree. Although this is tricky in an online environment/zoom (rather than in person). Were your interviews in person or online @SLKEJRWOI97?
  19. George Maxwell

    X

    Hi @I0133, Congratulations for receiving two training contract offers. I am sure that you know already, but this is a serious achievement which you should be extremely proud of 🙌 @danieljonesqb has provided some fantastic advice here so far too. As someone who faced a similar choice, I...
  20. George Maxwell

    Legal work experience and voluntary experience

    Hi @TCinpipeline, Thank you for confirming. Just tagging @Jessica Booker as I think she will have a more informed idea of what and what not to do. However, I am happy to provide my thoughts too. I am basing the following on my understanding that recruiters ask for work experience to gain...

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