• Get Everything You Need to Secure a Training Contract
    Now half the price. Join TCLA Premium for £30/month and get step-by-step application support, daily commercial awareness practice, and 700+ successful examples of past applications and interview experiences. Plus so much more.
    Join Premium →

Search results

  1. T

    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know the deadline for DLA Piper’s open day? I only just found out about it but don’t know if it’s worth applying?
  2. T

    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Got onto Mishcon’s open day, finally some good news!
  3. T

    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard back from Mishcon’s open day?
  4. T

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I would recommend applying earlier but last year I applied 2 hours before the deadline and got to the partner interview so don’t panic about it being too late or not submitting because it’s too late! It’s always worth a shot!
  5. T

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just got the VI invite for Simmons. I did it last year so definitely not hopefully bc I was hopeless at the tests, I’ll be interested to see how the written exercise is!
  6. T

    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Just got rejected for HSF disputes open day! Thought my app was quite strong but hopefully there will be other ways to meet the firm!
  7. T

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    What counts as “legal” work experience? And how, as a non-law student, would you get any without a GDL/Vac Scheme? For the record I’m currently working as a Court clerk in family law so I don’t know if that really counts?
  8. T

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Does doing a vac scheme count as a second job? I’m working full time (and still on probation) so I don’t know how to broach the subject of vac schemes with my managers and whether I would contractually be able to do them? I imagine this is organisation specific but if anyone has advice with...
  9. T

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Ooo that sounds really good! Sounds like a lovely place to work too! Idk if the government works differently but I may ask!
  10. T

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I’m in the same position! I just started a job as a court clerk and I’m still on probation so I know I won’t be able to take the time off I need for a winter vac scheme!! I’m actually just going to apply to vac schemes and see if I get past the first round then deal with getting time off...
  11. T

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you Jessica! Will have a look now :)
  12. T

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    This is a bit of a weird question but does anyone have any motivational tips on how to write apps when in full time employment. I’ve just started my new job and I feel exhausted when I come back home and definitely not in the mood to write and research apps. Guess I’m looking for some...
  13. T

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I got to the partner interview last cycle and they had the same question! I chose to talk about the gentrification of a Latin American shopping centre in London which was linked to an organisation I volunteered with to protect it! I think the important thing is to be genuinely passionate...
  14. T

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    100% how else do we practice second/third languages! A pushy owl is always necessary!
  15. T

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I've come across this question in a VS app If applicable, what do you do to keep up to date with your foreign language skills?, is this only for language students or can I talk about my Spanish skills (e.g volunteering at a charity doing translation work with service users)
  16. T

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    What is the best way to find out about a firm’s main practice areas? I know Legal 500 is good for top ranked but these aren’t always directly correlated with main practice areas! I’m particularly interested in firms with a good litigation/disputes department :)
  17. T

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Sorry if this question is silly but I was just wondering what jobs would look good on an application or if it really doesn’t matter what you do as long as you have transferable skills? I ask as I’ve just been offered a position in admin working for HMCTS.
  18. T

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you both for your responses! I was definitely thinking along those lines but wasn’t sure what the question was really asking but this makes a lot of sense :)
  19. T

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    When a firm asks you to discuss a legal case that caught your attention in their application form should the case relate to their key areas/be a case they're involved in or is it better to go with a case you're genuinely passionate about?
  20. T

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Is there a list of firms that are doing winter vacation schemes or are things still being decided?
View older results

About Us

The Corporate Law Academy (TCLA) was founded in 2018 because we wanted to improve the legal journey. We wanted more transparency and better training. We wanted to form a community of aspiring lawyers who care about becoming the best version of themselves.

Newsletter

Discover the most relevant business news, access our law firm analysis, and receive our best advice for aspiring lawyers.

    Share this page

    Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2022 XenForo Ltd. | Style and add-ons by ThemeHouse | Community services from Audentio
    XenCarta 2 PRO © Jason Axelrod of 8WAYRUN
    Top Bottom