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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I get that - I am assuming the problem is that everyone on your vac scheme has been discussing offers with one another so that gets people thinking about it! Isn't the issue more one of waiting for a response in general though? I know for me that it was agonising to wait for a response post...- James Carrabino
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Excellent suggestion @Saul Goodman! @kr253 if you can frame this as 'trying to fix it all on my own' instead of 'covering it up' then you have a thoughtful and palatable answer in my opinion :)- James Carrabino
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Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!
You're always welcome!- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I'm always happy to be of help 😊- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
When deciding between firms candidates will often ask themselves, 'Who showed that they really wanted me more?' A personalised call from a partner would absolutely convince them more than a blanket e-mail! Receiving a TC offer is a special moment and it makes no difference whether you...- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Do you have an interest or a cause that you are passionate about, which has led you either to completing a project, travelling somewhere, becoming involved in an initiative or developing a skill? I know it can seem like a vague question but it is looking for your demonstration of 1. Passion for...- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I would not message grad rec on LinkedIn, if I am being honest, as I think that could come across as unprofessional. If you are going to contact them then I would do so by e-mail. Also, I would not message them something along the lines of 'I know we are supposed to hear from the partners but I...- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
This is a really interesting question that I wanted to come back to :) I know that in this kind of 'tell me about yourself' question I would always try to tell my life story in as concise a way as possible! I wrote a post in my thread about my anecdotal interview experiences where I explain...- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi @captainhilts, this is a great question! First of all, congratulations on your vac schemes! It is impressive to hear that you are driven to keep applying despite having secured vac schemes 😊 First of all, it is always worth applying to more firms if you have the time, no question! Even...- James Carrabino
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Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!
Hi @futuretraineesolicitor good question! If you would still like it as a starred thread then feel free to post your question as a thread early next week and I can star it in order to gain wider input :) My sense is that everything you hear about the benefits of a small or large trainee intake...- James Carrabino
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi @NaimK, it depends how prescriptive their requirement is but I would recommend sending them a quick e-mail and they should be able to answer this for you easily! That way you do not waste time applying if they do in fact require those specific modules listed, although on balance my guess is...- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Wow @tc.la.vs this is absolutely incredible news! Please make sure you celebrate this weekend - all of us at TCLA are so proud of you 😊- James Carrabino
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WBD Video Interview
@Jessica Booker could probably advise better on this, but in my view I would not think that it would prejudice your application to ask for longer to complete the Video Interview, but at the same time I am not sure how likely they are to give you more time for the reasons that you have given...- James Carrabino
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WBD Video Interview
Hi @CC77, congratulations on getting invited to the Video Interview stage at Womble Bond Dickinson! I don't know about WBD in particular, but here are some general video interview tips: Video Interviews - Tips and tricks...- James Carrabino
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I remember I asked a member of graduate recruitment this question at a firm where I was waiting for a reply and they told me that they reviewed the most recent apps before the deadline first, followed by the earliest apps, and then the apps in the middle of the application window ended up being...- James Carrabino
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi @gdelle I am really sorry to hear about your situation, but I think there are steps you can take to find out what may have happened. This does sound like it could be a generic e-mail, so in this scenario I would honestly recommend that you call the graduate recruitment team tomorrow morning...- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi everyone, please find my latest weekly interview insights post here and also check out the new Starred Thread Award on offer this week here! I hope everyone has an excellent week :)- James Carrabino
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James's Weekly Interview Insights
Week 5 - Difficult Moments in Interviews This week's weekly interview insight is not about a certain type of interview per se, but rather what to do in those moments during an interview (be it a video interview, competency interview, commercial interview etc.) where you are faced with a...- James Carrabino
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Wellbeing Check-In: How's Everyone Doing?
This is a great thread @AvniD :) I too find the unstructured nature of exam season quite difficult to approach! The days leading up to an exam when the pressure is highest are fine for me, because I know what I need to do and I do it. It is the long period of study before exams really get...- James Carrabino
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- Forum: General Discussion