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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Two things- 1) Accept you're nervous- this is a big day, it's absolutely understandable to be nervous. It only adds more pressure on you if you keep trying to kill the nerves- they're there because you care about this and that's not necessarily a bad thing (in healthy amounts). 2) Do something...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!
I think going into demonstrating how you possess those skills is unnecessary at this point- waiting for the interviewer to follow up makes more sense.- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Firm listed in The Legal 500 rankings in 2020 but not in 2021
Rankings aren't always accurate or consistent and there are other factors that are taken into account than just volume/quality of work- I wouldn't take this to mean anything about the firm on its own. Tagging @Jessica Booker for her thoughts as well.- AvniD
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- Forum: Public Feedback Forum
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Hello!
@jacobdarcy1997 welcome to the forum! How have you found your role at the startup so far?- AvniD
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!
@Rob93 your contributions have been absolutely stellar! Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing more of your posts here on the forum 😇- AvniD
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
The best way IMO to elevate a 'why this firm' answer is by linking it back to your motivations. So if you say you like their training structure then you should ➡️ talk about where you found this information + how you know this is an important feature for your TC ➡️ and then round it off by...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
You could ask for an extension as Jessica said but I do think that you may be able to prep for and take the video interview within the next week if you set aside 20-30 minutes every day towards preparing for it. I'm happy to link a post I recently wrote with my best tips and resources for VIs...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Non Law Job
The first option seems pretty relevant, but as Jessica said, any of these options would give you tons of transferable skills that you could use to demonstrate your suitability for a career in commercial law. Whatever you do, I'd highly suggest staying on top of developments in commercial law via...- AvniD
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@YUKI1201 I'd suggest stating a skill/attribute you have ➡️ giving an example of how you have applied it ➡️ linking your skill/attribute back to the firm's ethos/vision/goals by stating how you'll apply it in your role. Does this make sense? @ellek having core reasons and being ready to expand...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Ray00313 @GeorgieW @halfrm congratulations!!! So happy for you 🥳🥳🥳🥳 @Law2021vacschemer @YUKI1201 I know the wait is the absolute worst but try to be patient! Teams have only started to come back to work after the holidays this past week so they will take time catching up to apps. Also, I'd...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Resolutions for 2022 🎉🤞🤔💪
@Dheepa loved reading your resolutions and how you've tracked your progress from last year 👏👏👏Out of curiosity, have you found any useful/interesting apps/tools to manage your personal finances? I've been an Excel gal for way too long and need to update my ways 😅- AvniD
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Resolutions for 2022 🎉🤞🤔💪
@Kubed it was interesting to read that you're keen on travelling in an environmentally conscious way in 2022. What inspired you to consider this?- AvniD
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Resolutions for 2022 🎉🤞🤔💪
Going to the gym regularly is such an important resolution that I completely relate with- my physical activity during the pandemic saw a steep decline because gyms were closed and we were all generally staying at home and this really contributed towards me feeling a sense of overwhelming gloom...- AvniD
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Wow, forum's raining good news today!! 🎉🥳🎉🥳 Congratulations y'all!! I encourage you to post here in the forum to let everyone know how your experience was and what your tips are for passing the stage you've reached if you feel comfortable doing so- we'd love to hear from you! Also, For...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I think if you have some work experience to back up your direct TC application with that you should go ahead and apply for them this cycle. Yes, direct TC intakes are generally lower but it is not at all impossible to secure a position through them. Though I am unsure if applying for direct TCs...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I really admire how candid you have all been with your experiences about VIs and how you've come together to support one another 👏👏👏 I've made a post on practice resources and tips for VIs above ⬆️ that I'll link here too- I hope y'all find it helpful! Wishing you the very best! 😇- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Video Interviews: Why They Can Be Difficult, Which Resources to Use and How You Can Ace Them I've been seeing a lot of posts recently about VI horrors (I've been there too!) and requests for resources to prep for them so I thought I'd make this quick post on them for the forum. Why can they...- 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's winner, I'd like to recognise @Celestie for their post that re-introduced one of our threads from 2019 in a relevant and super helpful manner. Thank you for your contribution to the forum- looking forward to seeing more of your posts! 😇- AvniD
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Law2021vacschemer they're trying to gauge whether you have a focused interest in commercial law when they ask you these questions, so make sure you list all relevant firms here. There isn't a specific number and there isn't a need to rattle a whole list off either- just a few (up to 5 I'd say)...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Resolutions for 2022 🎉🤞🤔💪
I'm glad you're prioritising your health and am inspired by you too! Over-committing to things is such an issue for me too- I've found that prioritising those things that I absolutely have to complete in a day over other commitments helps me decide which ones to let go, though that does lead to...- AvniD
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- Forum: General Discussion