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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
(You will have the opposite result I am sure!)- James Carrabino
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
The sad part which makes my story way less cool is that I was unsuccessful 🤣- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thank you so much @S87 - hope everything is going well for you too! :)- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
This combination of substances reminds me of when I was abroad and had to do an AC from 1am to 6am 🤣- James Carrabino
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi @amzey2, I would not worry about legal citations in a written exercise like this! Remember that these exercises are geared to law and non-law students alike so outside knowledge is not expected and it is really fair game to incorporate the information they give you in any way that is clear...- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Wow those are very interesting topics indeed! I know that when I had Covid my brain would have started crying if faced with issues this deep 🤣- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi @lawful_neutral216, I want to start by saying how sorry I am to hear that you have found yourself in this position. Rejection is incredibly painful, especially in the later stages of a firm's application process. I was rejected from three vacation schemes in the space of three months and...- James Carrabino
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Wow I am so impressed that you managed to hold a debate on this topic whilst having Covid!!- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I think a debate is quite natural, especially if they are pushing back against your opinion on a certain point just to see how you think and react under pressure :)- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thank you for this post @danieljonesqb - the issue is a really tricky one! Forgive me for my own flood of conflicting thoughts on the issue below 🤣 I remember when applying that I felt the exact same way as you, especially after one firm where I attended a vac scheme (and was unsuccessful in...- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@thirdtimelucky I am so happy to hear that it went well! The result is out of your hands but you should be incredibly proud of the resilience you demonstrated by getting through the interview - now go take a long rest and recover 😊- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Wow @Beluga, this is so inspiring - congratulations!- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi @John Abram - if your written exercise takes the form of a case study then I have written some advice on things to do in preparation, including in the assessment before you start writing! @George Maxwell has also offered some excellent insight into how you should be looking to structure your...- James Carrabino
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@FS, this is excellent insight - thank you so much for adding it!- James Carrabino
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@lawnoob I am so happy to hear that this helped to calm your nerves 😊 Good luck for the interview and do let us know how it goes :)- James Carrabino
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Choosing between two TC offers
@esther18 I am so glad to hear it! Do now join our trainee/future trainee network and reach out to @Jaysen for a special badge 😀- James Carrabino
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Can anyone give me ideas on how to answer the question, "Please tell us about something which did not turn out as you expected"?
This is a tricky question as I am not quite sure whether it is looking for your adaptability in a certain situation (in which case I would use one of your client examples as @Jessica Booker suggested, redacting confidential information), or whether it is more getting at your 'life' answer 🤣...- James Carrabino
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Let us know how it goes @thirdtimelucky, I am thinking of you right now and I have a good feeling about it 😊- James Carrabino
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Celebrating community wins! 🥳
This is such an excellent idea @George Maxwell! We at TCLA are so proud of our members 😊- James Carrabino
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Missed major deadlines
Here is a list of firms still recruiting for vacation schemes :) And as @AvniD said, many candidates received their offers from direct applications in the Spring/Summer application window, so you absolutely have not missed the boat for those!! I know candidates who applied to 10-20 vacation...- James Carrabino
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion