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  1. James Carrabino

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

    No worries at all @danieljonesqb. All of us, including @Jaysen himself (sorry boss) have given incorrect advice on the forum before based on the best information we have at the time. Acknowledging our errors and correcting them is the most admirable thing a TCLA member can do!
  2. James Carrabino

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

    I personally would include all of my work experience, depending on what it is. If it was a part-time volunteering role when you were 14 then perhaps you do not need to, but I would think that you should include your entire professional experience. I could be wrong about this so I will tag...
  3. James Carrabino

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

    January 10th is a long time away in my opinion! When I was applying, I would be debating whether to start an application for a firm that was due at midnight tonight 🤣 (I would not quite recommend this lol but some of those did get to the next stage)
  4. James Carrabino

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

    @commercialhoe-yer It is honestly never a rejection until you get the rejection e-mail. I once received a VI invite for a firm four months after applying when others who applied much later than me received VI invites within a matter of days (and before me). I had crossed the firm off my list...
  5. James Carrabino

    Clifford Chance TC on hold?

    This is not uncommon to happen for vacation schemes when firms choose to move candidates over to a spring or summer scheme after they applied for a winter scheme. It is interesting that it happened to you for a direct TC application - did you apply for 2023 or 2024? Did you apply late in the...
  6. James Carrabino

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

    Honestly do not worry - we are all human and have awkward things like this happen! The firm will understand and it may have subconsciously helped you loosen up for the rest of the VI :)
  7. James Carrabino

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

    I would put all the events unless there are way too many and some are much less important than others
  8. James Carrabino

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

    @freya___ how many firms have you applied to? The fact you are a medical student should not work against you, but most candidates will be primarily facing rejections regardless of their degree - so my first piece of advice is to apply to as many firms as possible. Within the firms you do apply...
  9. James Carrabino

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

    This is not very long to be honest. Most firms look at a Watson Glaser result holistically together with the rest of your application so it is not simply a matter of waiting 3 weeks to find out about an online test result
  10. James Carrabino

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

    Congratulations!!! I am looking forward to seeing these coming in now that the application window has closed! @George Maxwell and I both have experience with them so feel free to reach out with any questions you may have and we will answer as best we can without compromising the integrity of the...
  11. James Carrabino

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

    Wow, what an outstanding achievement! Congratulations on your training contract offer @Anya B and it is excellent to see that you stayed resilient and stuck with the process 😍
  12. James Carrabino

    TLT Question

    Clients' business needs - their sector expertise means they know exactly how to advise clients on fulfilling their business needs within a specific sector due to their experience working with similar clients.
  13. James Carrabino

    Should I link my answer here back to the law firm?

    Thanks @George Maxwell for tagging me! I agree with @Jessica Booker that there is no need to link it to the firm. If something really jumps out to you as relating to a specific area of work you would be doing, then feel free to mention it. This should be a sentence or two short sentences at...
  14. James Carrabino

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

    @Jessica Booker my understanding of the question @golden99 was asking is whether, in addition to listing the average grade for each year of university separately, they should compute their overall average as a true average of those three numbers, or if they can put down the final grade that the...
  15. James Carrabino

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

    If it is simply that the task is difficult then I would say it is always better to first take initiative. If there is something that involves signing off on important documents for a client, then you should probably not do so without consulting the associate/partner in charge. Hope that helps :)
  16. James Carrabino

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

    If you have an authentic example then by all means mention it, but in most instances where you a asked a hypothetical question, the question is probably something you will not have faced before and is looking for you to think on the spot
  17. James Carrabino

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

    Not at all, go for it!
  18. James Carrabino

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

    @Rob93 this is a winner's mindset! If you feel that 'this application is a massive waste of time if it is not successful' then that attitude is not conducive to keeping up your motivation. You certainly do not need to enjoy any bit about applying, but I found that there is some sort of...
  19. James Carrabino

    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!

    It's going to have to be @Jane Smith as our forum winner for the past week - congratulations!! You have offered consistently exceptional advice on the BPP LPC thread, most recently in this very thorough post. There are some members who are definitely able to bring things to the table that the...
  20. James Carrabino

    Choosing a TC start date

    Meet your future colleague @George Maxwell 😊

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