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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm currently in the process of writing Skadden's application and the question I'm focusing on is: "Why are you applying for a training contract at Skadden and why do you believe you are suited to the firm?" Generally, I know that it's best to have three points in a "why the firm" answer, but I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You can put a future date in but wasn't sure what to put considering I don't have a set end date?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm on the work experience section of an application, and it has the finish date as a mandatory field and won't let me submit without filling this in with a set date. If I'm still in the role, what's the best way round this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you Axel, really appreciated as always!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm in the process of completing Taylor Wessing's application and am absolutely stumped. They've asked "What motivates you for a career in Law at Taylor Wessing and what key skills would you bring?", which appears relatively standard, but you're only given 1,000 characters. I don't know how...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    There's no written questions in the application anymore. You do a very standard application with grades and work experience, then you get sent a link to a SJT and video interview questions. Should you be successful from there, then you have an assessment day :)
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    Work Experience Section Word Count

    Thank you @axelbeugre, all your advice has been very appreciated!
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    Referencing Sources in Applications

    If I'm referencing a source in an application, would it be fine to place that source in brackets? For instance, "the firm works with more than 200 law firms across 100 countries annually (Law Careers Net)". Or is it better to just write it out, "I read on Law Careers Net..." Or alternatively...
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    Taylor Wessing Application

    In the process of doing Taylor Wessing's VS application and I am completely lost at the following question: "What motivates you for a career in Law at Taylor Wessing and what key skills would you bring?" It's standard enough and know what I would put but they've only given 1000 characters or...
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    Work Experience Section Query

    Thanks again Axel, it's really appreciated :)
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    Work Experience Section Word Count

    Hi Jessica, As an additional query, what is the stance on mentioning experiences from the work experiences section within application questions? For example, one reason I want to enter commercial law is because I enjoy legal problem solving, which is evidenced through my work as a paralegal...
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    Work Experience Section Query

    That's great, thanks Axel :) Just as another very quick query (sorry for the bombardment of questions!), I've attended around 15/20 open days/law fairs/talks over the past few years and know they demonstrate my commitment to law, but feel it's unrealistic and not particularly to mention them...
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    Work Experience Section Word Count

    That's great, thanks for the reply :)
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    Work Experience Section Query

    Hi Axel, thanks so much for your help, it's very appreciated :) As a separate question, I have drafted set answers for the work experience section, and most of these fall in around the 125-150 word count, with some shorter at around 75 words. However, I've noted that some firms give a max word...
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    Work Experience Section Word Count

    I'm currently in the process of filling in the work experience section for a firm, and they give a 250 max word limit for each one. I have 9 experiences. Most of them are around the 120-150 word count, while others are in the 75-100 range. Will firms look negatively on not using up as much of...
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    Work Experience Section Query

    Hey there, Currently in the process of filling out the work experience section for a VS application and wanted to clarify the scope of “work experience”. Other than of course paid employment and voluntary work, what else would I include here? I’ve been a part of my university’s pro bono clinic...
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    Becoming more and more worried about commercial awareness

    Hi all! As a background, I'm about to begin my third cycle to try and secure a VS. I generally do fine in the written application stages but fall short after that, which I think is predominately down to my commercial awareness. I've started to read the news frequently, am trying to wrap my...
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    Being a Paralegal and Vacation Schemes

    Hi! I have recently graduated and have managed to secure a position as a paralegal in a decently sized international firm in my hometown. I know I'm very fortunate to secure a paralegal job so soon after graduating, but I am also not sure I want to practice at this firm long-term and am still...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congratulations!! So happy that someone on here managed to get it, they’re a great firm so fingers crossed you manage to translate it to a TC!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just received my PFO from W&C post AC now. Absolutely gutted as was my only AC of this cycle but oh well. Emailed for feedback and hopefully they’re better at responding to this!

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