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  1. James Carrabino

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

    They are definitely worth it! @AvniD and I both received our offers through direct TC applications :)
  2. James Carrabino

    Happy birthday!!

    Happy birthday!!
  3. James Carrabino

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

    Here are some recent threads on the topic that I have found: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/ulaw-or-bpp-for-lpc.3800/ https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/lpc-ulaw-v-bpp.5291/
  4. James Carrabino

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

    I remember when I applied for the Open Day, which is one of the more competitive Open Days to get onto, I applied over a month in advance and received my invitation to the Open Day at around 7pm the evening before the Open Day (which started at 9am) 🤣 Always remember that it's not a PFO until...
  5. James Carrabino

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

    I would e-mail them to clarify, as the wording here is a bit unclear and last year they definitely allowed candidates to apply for a direct TC in the same recruitment cycle that they were unsuccessful for VS. They only did not allow candidates to reapply who had reached the interview stage.
  6. James Carrabino

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

    Thanks so much once again - and the luck will be much needed on the exams! @AvniD let's keep a webinar on case studies at ACs in the back of our minds :cool:
  7. James Carrabino

    Let's hear about TCLA members' hobbies!

    I did indeed - it was a great race and a beautiful day :) It was also nice to take a day off in advance of the impending exam season!
  8. James Carrabino

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is this the thread you are looking for @YB? :)
  9. James Carrabino

    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    Hi @futuretraineesolicitor, I think your answer to Q1 sounds pretty good! If you can explain why you are draw to firms that do M&A and PE then your answer will be even better and perhaps you can think of one or two more aspects of the firms you are applying to that are similar (e.g. are they all...
  10. James Carrabino

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

    Ah thank you so much @Asil Ahmad, this really means a huge amount! It was wonderful to be able to present our thoughts to all of you :) I think that Avni and I could be convinced by lovely feedback like this to do another one in the not-too-distant future, now that we got the initial nerves out...
  11. James Carrabino

    Books for insight into being a solicitor/corporate law

    Hi @lawnoob, I am thrilled to turn another one of your excellent threads into a Starred Thread :)
  12. James Carrabino

    Starred Thread Awards (opportunity to win a free month of TCLA Premium!)

    For a chance to win a free month of TCLA Premium over the coming week, we would like your input on the following starred thread: ☆☆☆ Books for insight into being a solicitor/corporate law ☆☆☆ We are looking for TCLA members who may have suggestions on interesting books about a career in...
  13. James Carrabino

    Starred Thread Awards (opportunity to win a free month of TCLA Premium!)

    Congratulations on this week's Starred Thread Award winner, @j.s.cox, who wrote a couple of excellent posts in response to the discussion in the above thread on gaining industry work experience! See below for a new Starred Thread Award for the coming week!
  14. James Carrabino

    James's Weekly Interview Insights

    Week 3 - Competency-Based Interviews Competency-based interviews are the bane of many candidates' interview processes. They can be extremely challenging since they require that you think of examples from your life when you have demonstrated a wide range of skills that are relevant to the work...
  15. James Carrabino

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

    Hi @A494, If the application does not ask for a cover letter, then I would be inclined not to include a formal cover letter attachment, but instead you could use the body of the e-mail to write a short 'cover e-mail' in effect, where you outline your interest in the position and experiences. I...
  16. James Carrabino

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

    Hi @green124 I would not worry at all about your situation as there are many applicants who graduated from university 5+ years ago, plus there are still a lot of firms you can apply to this cycle (especially for direct TC)! Check out @AvniD's thread about things to consider when applying...
  17. James Carrabino

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hmm I will wait to hear @Jessica Booker's insight on this but I wonder if it could mean that you will get some technical commercial questions (e.g. how a deal is structured and what the processes are in an acquisition). I would perhaps check out a video like this one which gives a simple...
  18. James Carrabino

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    @MissJ would you be able to elaborate any further on the meaning of 'technical questions'? Is this for a TC interview?
  19. James Carrabino

    How does BCL affect TC's?

    Thanks for your insight @Jessica Booker!
  20. James Carrabino

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks for this @Abii!

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