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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
is Sidley's vac scheme only for penultimate year law students and final year non-law students? That's what it says on their website (but they supposedly take very few non-VS trainees so it seems kinda weird). I'm entering my final year of law and wanted to apply for their winter vac - anyone...- lawstudent12345
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Great, thank you!- lawstudent12345
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Hi everyone, just wondering how acceptable it is to be discussing in detail your experiences at another vac scheme? One of the firms I want to apply to in the next cycle is quite similar to the firm I just did a vac scheme at. Is it alright to explain that "I am interested in your firm because I...- lawstudent12345
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Thank you! Glad to know I can invest time in doing other more productive things!- lawstudent12345
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Hi, not sure if this is a silly question but do WG scores only affect whether you get invited for AC? As in, if you meet the threshold score (and your application is good enough) and you get invited to the AC, will the WG score have any further impact on your application? I'm wondering if I...- lawstudent12345
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
ah, if we haven't heard back from freshfields yet does that mean it's a rejection?- lawstudent12345
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Quick question - should I address my supervisor (an associate) by saying "Dear [first name]" or should I say "Dear Mr. [last name]" obviously I want to be respectful but also I don't want things to be overly formal/awkward?- lawstudent12345
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Just wondering if there is a guide on TCLA about using SWOT and PESTLE to analyse current affairs articles?- lawstudent12345
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Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread
Hi, does anyone know if there is a guide to analysing commercial news articles? Such as by using SWOT and PESTLE! Thank you!- lawstudent12345
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Commercial Awareness Recommended Reading - Start Here!
Hi, is there a guide to analysing commercial news articles? Like using SWOT and PESTLE? Thank you!- lawstudent12345
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Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021
Thank you! Yes, I wouldn't ask questions I'm not interested in knowing the answer to, but I don't want to be put in a situation where I can't even remember the questions I am interested in knowing the answer to haha! I find that happens when I'm nervous WRT who to contact; that is good advice...- lawstudent12345
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Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021
Hi everyone, I'm meeting my trainee buddy for my vacation scheme in the coming week (before the scheme actually starts) and am currently preparing a question bank. Would love if anyone has any ideas about what else I can ask, or feels that any of these questions are inappropriate. These are the...- lawstudent12345
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hello! I have an interview soon and one of more noteworthy things about this firm is that it is global. However I was listening to applications advice from a graduate recruitment officer recently and she mentioned that simply saying a firm is 'global' is not good enough in explaining "why this...- lawstudent12345
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Linklaters PFO!- lawstudent12345
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
The partner told me during the interview that they were pretty fast in getting back to people and that I would know in a week, but I didn't get anything for 3! but it was good news xx- lawstudent12345
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Thank you! and if I apply in my final year, that would be for TCs commencing in 2024? Or are they willing to let you start earlier, since I'll be graduating in 2022- lawstudent12345
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
hello! if i'm doing a three year law course and am currently in my penultimate year, should I apply for direct TCs this year or do most firms expect you to be in your final year?- lawstudent12345
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Haven't heard from linklaters but heard back from slaughters regarding summer VS!- lawstudent12345
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Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Thank you so much, this is extremely detailed and so helpful! Really appreciate it :)- lawstudent12345
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hello! does anyone have any advice specifically on what kind of knowledge I should have before attending a VS to give me the best chance of securing the TC? I don't mean things like being confident, enthusiastic, etc. I'm doing what I can to get a better understanding of what a law firm does...- lawstudent12345
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