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Should I reach out to interviewers after a successful AC, and how should I decide whether to go for Spring or Summer??
You could change the body of your email by adding more/less detail and follow up in the future too depending on who you built more of a rapport with but I agree with Jessica when she says that leaving people out when you've made the effort to email your interviewers would be slightly odd...- AvniD
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
The emails are generally listed on the interviewers' firm profiles. If they aren't, you can email grad rec explaining that you would like to thank your interviewers and if they could kindly share the relevant email addresses. Wishing you the best 😇- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If you say your core motivation for applying to the firm is their culture, and you want to re-use this then try to deepen your knowledge of the firm's culture (speak to their trainees, read more news articles about them, understand their objective behind their cultural initiatives etc.) so that...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
This made my day 😂😂😂- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I would always do this, regardless of whether it's part of UK/US culture or if it makes an impact on their decision. It's courteous and helps cement you in the memory of your interviewers who you many work alongside down the line in the future, even if you don't end up securing a TC/VS. In...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
The cover letter is a good place to make it a bit more personal, all while backing your motivations up with evidence. You could talk about what sparked your interest in a career in commercial law and what made you develop it further, why the firm stood out to you, what your USP is and why it...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@jo I'm so sorry to hear that you've been feeling low after hearing back from the firm. The first thing I'll say is to not panic- you have plenty of time to improve upon your applications in your final year, and you could also consider making direct TC applications then should you think it's a...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Linking some posts on VIs by me and my fellow community manager @James Carrabino- I really hope they help! Avni's best tips James' best tips- AvniD
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Texas Two-Step
@Abii and @IRO I have to commend you on your efforts to break down the FT article and provide robust answers to the thought-provoking question posed by @Tstrack- very, very well done 👏 👏 👏- AvniD
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Well done! Linking my post here with my best tips and resources!- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Of course! Though be prepared to answer why you didn't include it in your work experience- they may be curious about this.- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Please do keep us in the loop and tag us in your posts here on the forum if we can help with anything- we'd love to be there to support you as you manage your many priorities and go through the application process! Wishing you the very best.- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I am so happy for you @summer207! What a show- very, very well deserved! Your journey quite perfectly elaborates on the ups and downs that come with making training contract applications- the blows hit hard but those few wins seemingly undo the unpleasantness of any rejections. Wishing you...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
We've got you!! 😇- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
You're supposed to be challenged, yes, but I don't know how I'd feel if everything I said was being treated as fodder for a debate. As @thirdtimelucky said, maybe the debate-style interview is a way to test whether you can stand your ground and hold your own. I presume that you've succeeded if...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@thirdtimelucky so happy to hear that you got through it- you're a star 👏 👏 👏- AvniD
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Missed major deadlines
Have you considered direct TCs? A lot of the deadlines aren't until springtime.- AvniD
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Please keep it up- you've used them brilliantly to create your fantastic structure!! 👏 👏 👏 👏- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I get this- I was in the same boat during my applications and just gave up on application-related things for a couple of months. Took that break to reflect on whether I was motivated to go back to making applications and came back only when I felt sure to take on the emotional rollercoaster of...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Lumree love the use of arrows- they're my favourite way to break down and remember the structure of an answer!! 😊- AvniD
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