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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I'm sorry you're feeling this way. Taking a break for a while should help refocus and process your disappointment though. We're here for you on the forum- just give us a shout if we can ever help with anything.- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Have you considered asking the firm to interview you for a direct TC instead (if they offer that route)?- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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The question, "can you give me an example of a situation where you overcame adversity"?
I think the balance you need to achieve while talking about a personal story is to refrain from making it a sob story but also from putting it forward as an example of toxic positivity. Treating it as any other challenge you faced helps tone down the discomfort you may feel in opening up to your...- AvniD
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I feel like sometimes interviewers purposefully do not show emotion or react to your answers but I'm unsure exactly why. It could be to not give away how they view your suitability as a candidate or to test how you behave under pressure or in uncomfortable situations. It's unsettling but you...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Go for it! I would be quite brief while talking about your interest in football because you don't want to go off-topic but linking deals back to why they interest you is always a good thing.- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
What may feel like 'the' firm for you right now may not be 'the' firm in a few weeks, months, years and tying yourself to this notion can be limiting at times. Interviews are incredibly stressful and testing for even the best of us- you gave it a good shot and that's really what matters at the...- AvniD
- Post #16,009
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@LS07 I'm sorry to hear about this. I would encourage you to take a break from applications-related work for as long as you need to process your rejection and see where you want to go from here. Rejections test the strength of your response and will so give yourself the time and space you...- AvniD
- Post #16,008
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It's going to be hard to slot firms into these categories because while they may choose to recruit differently it may not be with the intention of keeping career-changers out of the profession. I would encourage you to instead look for firms with direct TC routes and who have career-changer...- AvniD
- Post #16,007
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Vacation Scheme Didn't Work Out? Things You Should Consider About Making Direct TC Applications
Very happy to know you found this post helpful @Asil Ahmad!- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Vacation Scheme Didn't Work Out? Things You Should Consider About Making Direct TC Applications
*This was originally posted in TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1). Reposted as a thread here to open a new discussion and invite contributions to this topic.* By no means is this intended to be exhaustive or applicable on a general basis, but with the application...- AvniD
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Do a good deed today by helping a scared non-law baby with legal concepts (and general AC prep)?
I think @thirdtimelucky has given you a fantastic answer already, and I don't have much to add except a few thoughts that I'm including below. If you haven't already, you may benefit from consolidating your firm research into one place so that your efforts, esp. in building your commercial...- AvniD
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I think firms don't expect you to include details that you can't access so your knowledge of the inner workings of a deal is understandably going to be limited. As long as you know the crux of the deal and why it matters, the biggest legal issues that cropped up in it and what they meant for the...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Think of a time when you played a sport, volunteered, pursued something artistic, worked on a group project- what were some of the things you picked up on that most others would've missed? What was your thought process behind keeping these details in mind and why did they matter to you? The...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@AP2000 I don't see a problem as your university society's activities with the firm and your application to the firm are distinct and unrelated. If you're still feeling apprehensive, either let grad rec know about your position in the society and that you wanted make sure there isn't a conflict...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
- what you're looking to get out of it - what particular areas you want guidance in - how the mentorship programme will impact your chances of achieving your career goals- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
You could try and attend more networking events and webinars with firms who are known to have a transactional focus/prowess. This could help you better gauge whether you're simply intrigued by this area or if you're potentially interested in engaging in transactional work. Ultimately, a...- AvniD
- Post #1,555
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Talk about it from a commercial perspective- for example how you foresee tax increases impacting a law firm's clients and the economy more generally. You don't need to delve into politics at all.- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Maybe you haven't processed what worked and didn't in your previous interviews and they're now presenting themselves as intrusive thoughts? I'd encourage you to write down where you think you answered questions really well and where/how you think you have improved and can improve- this may help...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
The balancing act is probably one of the toughest things to do while in uni. The key lies in re-prioritising where possible, understanding what you need to achieve on a daily + weekly + monthly basis and being kind to yourself if certain things need to be dropped or delayed either at uni or...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!
For this week, I'd like to recognise @Adrian_S for their stellar post that compiled a list of firms that you can apply to multiple times in one recruitment cycle. Thank you for always being incredibly supportive and creative in your activity on the forum- we appreciate your contributions...- AvniD
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- Forum: General Discussion