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Vacation Scheme Didn't Work Out? Things You Should Consider About Making Direct TC Applications
@BiancaR your document is so well put together! It's going to become my go-to when someone asks for firms that recruit from direct TCs. Thank you for contributing to our TCLA community so meaningfully! 👏👏👏- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Never did a vac scheme- the things that help demonstrate your motivations without doing one is top-notch research, initiatives to interact with the firm and a solid understanding of how law firms work, what commercial lawyers do and the legal tools/techniques they regularly employ to serve their...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Sometimes additional details come out from reflecting more deeply about the question and your thought process. For example, if they ask you to tell them about a time that you worked in a team project, you could fill that word count out by providing context, walking the reader through your...- AvniD
- Post #16,793
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Haven't done a V&E interview before but linking some of TCLA's posts to help you prep for interviews/ACs more generally. George's AC tips Avni's AC tips Prepping for article interviews James' AC prep insight Let me know if this was useful. Wishing you the best!- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I don't mean to give you generic advice but I would just chat about something from the naturally flow of the conversation. You can begin by asking them what a typical day looks like for them, what attracted them to the firm, what their biggest challenges of working as a lawyer are, what makes...- AvniD
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Human Rights Law!!
Hi @selfcarequeenzzz1, thank you for posting your question! I think these articles below are good to gain some initial knowledge about where you can start from get into human rights law. https://www.thelawyerportal.com/careers/areas-of-law/human-rights-law-how-to-become-a-human-rights-lawyer/...- AvniD
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
You could try reading blogs like this- How to Use Excel Like a Pro: 19 Easy Excel Tips, Tricks ...https://blog.hubspot.com › marketing › how-to-use-exc... Miss Excel on Instagram also has great posts.- AvniD
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!
Congratulations on starting your TC @RoughWood! Wishing you the very best for this new chapter 😇- AvniD
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Presentation tips
I'd keep the presentation about five slides long with only key information on it. Try to use bullet points or infographics to keep the presentation engaging and ensure you directly address the question/topic you've been asked to present on. A possible structure could be breaking down the...- AvniD
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I'd say yes to the direct TC route as I doubt that you would've been considered for it if your VS VI performance was less than adequate for the firm. In any case it seems like you application will be withdrawn anyway if you say no to the direct TC so I don't see a point in turning it down.- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I think you can pick any as long as you're able to identify how such innovation will help in providing excellent service to the firm's clients. Highlight the link between the innovation + client service (this goes beyond just legal advice) and you should be good.- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Congratulations- very well done! 👏 👏 👏 Including my thoughts to your questions below- 1) Your motivations for why law sound good- ensure you provide evidence of initiative to back up your interest in media and law (maybe an event you attended, something you read etc.) 2) For this question, I am...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If it's a sector that the Exeter office does at least some work in, even if it isn't a 'core' sector, I don't see why it would be a problem if you wrote/spoke about it. Ultimately, if you feel more comfortable picking a commercial issue that better relates to the Exeter office's core sectors...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
You definitely could!- AvniD
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Vacation Scheme Didn't Work Out? Things You Should Consider About Making Direct TC Applications
This would be a difficult list to curate, to be honest. Firm policies around direct TCs are not stagnant and may change from one year to the other. For example, one year a firm may choose to fill its direct TC seats internally and be open to external applicants another year. Tagging @Jessica...- AvniD
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Vacation Scheme Didn't Work Out? Things You Should Consider About Making Direct TC Applications
Thank you @George Maxwell! 😇- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If you cannot find things to talk about that you haven't mentioned in your applications, always expand on what you have already covered by adding more detail, providing more context and digging deeper into your motivations. This requires a lot of off-application reflection on the things that are...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
The best answers to this question are often those that are able to capture what makes you you. Most people who apply for TCs have decent grades, some work and volunteer experience, some internships and/or some university society experience. While these are things you do, they don't necessarily...- AvniD
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Walking interviewers through your thought process may help, as will structuring your answers. For example, if they ask you 'why commercial law', start with building on what first sparked your interest in law (something you read, an event, a conversation, work ex etc.) ➡️ talk about the...- AvniD
- Post #563
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
You're already anxious, don't add the pressure of the need to stop feeling anxious on top of it. Accept you're nervous/anxious and give yourself some space to feel your emotions. Try and do non-law things or things that distract you productively so you still feel like you're doing something...- AvniD
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