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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Go for it! Remember to keep the focus on why that article interested you and the impact it may have on the firm- resist the temptation to use this opportunity to talk solely about the firm and why they're great. All the best! 😇- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey, I'm sorry to hear that! Have you taken a break from applications since you've been getting these rejections?- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
🥳🥳🥳Congratulations y'all! 🥳 🥳 🥳 Let me know if you need help to prepare!- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Congratulations!! 🥳🥳🥳 https://classes.thecorporatelawacademy.com/courses/beginner-s-guide-to-training-contract/lectures/35978368 ⬅️ I'd use this link to practice competency and character-based questions. I'd also practice maintaining an even tone while speaking- you can do this either by...- AvniD
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Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!
The best way to demonstrate an interest in any practice area is by stating the practice area ➡️ stating what you like about it (this has to be genuine and not what you think will look best to the firm) ➡️ demonstrating how you know you like this area (what sparked your interest + how you...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Agree with Jessica! You'll have to calculate these yourself if they weren't provided by universities- make sure you double-check the figures for accuracy and correctness!- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Not a problem! Definitely try practising from a wide range of resources so you can get a feel for how the test may present itself in different ways.- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi @GS0W! I'm sorry to hear you've been struggling with motivation. That was one of my biggest challenges during the application season and I found that three things helped me a lot in eventually overcoming it- Being kind to myself- I learnt to not judge myself harshly if I missed a deadline...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Congratulations on your test invite y'all! 🥳 🥳 🥳 Sounds like it's probably gonna be modelled on a situational judgment test (SJT). Including some links below to helpful posts on the forum for tips to practice! My best tip- always try to put yourself in a trainee's shoes and think of the most...- AvniD
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
You can sometimes be seconded to another office within the firm to do a seat during your TC and regional offices generally work closely together so location doesn't really have to dictate your practice area preferences and interests in your application form, especially if you're applying to a...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Congratulations @SCN and @w.m!! Such great news- very, very well done! Please feel free to post here in the forum and tag me, @George Maxwell and @James Carrabino if you need any help to prep for your AC! 🥳 🥳 🥳 🥳- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
SJT practice material- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/general-discussion-thread-2020-21.2170/page-343#post-49068 Ways to approach SJTs- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/situational-judgement-tests.1729/#post-14156 How to prepare for SJTs-...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Completely agree with @SCN, who has done a wonderful job of explaining their reasoning 👏👏👏 Firms can assign varying levels of importance to different competencies, but as you practice, it will become more apparent where you need to take initiative and where you need to reach out to your...- AvniD
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TLT Question
They're talking about the clients' business needs in my view. I'd structure my answer this way- state recent work in sector ➡️ why you found it interesting (link back to own interests+experiences) ➡️ BONUS *only if word count permits and it's relevant to your answer* how their work met clients'...- AvniD
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Definitely link it back in some way! Think about sector expertise and practice areas in the firm that may be getting engaged in similar future deals- along with expansion plans, client opportunities and challenges that @xtinew mentioned in their brilliant reply to your post!- AvniD
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Choosing a TC start date
Congratulations on your offers- such amazing achievements! 👏 👏 👏 From what you're describing, the TC can wait but the civil service role can't and since you have the opportunity to do both roles without compromising on either, I'd say go for the later start date. As @James Carrabino said...- AvniD
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TLT Question
Hi! I'd say you could either do a mix of both or just focus on a specific piece of work/deal. Fleshing out developments and initiatives alone to make a convincing, or even directly related, answer would be difficult.- AvniD
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
This is such a great example @James Carrabino! I think you've broken this down really well 👏 👏 👏 In my mind, you display integrity when you do what's right, despite it being the harder option to choose or you being under pressure to do the wrong thing. James' example fits really well into...- AvniD
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Reed Smith LLP Video Interview
Hey @hanahana I haven't done the Reed Smith VI and don't know how many questions there are or how long it is, but I am including some links below to posts on the forum that go into great detail about video interview preparation. Please feel free to look through these to prepare in case you can't...- AvniD
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Reed Smith LLP Video Interview
All the best for your tests @caitlinayre and @Ej1293! You've got this! 💪- AvniD
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