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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I don't think it matters whether it's one 'type' or more. Failing to convert a vacation scheme is very common. To me, it just tells me that you managed to pass the recruitment process for one firm and successfully make it onto the vacation scheme. The fact that you didn't then convert the...- Jaysen
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Common mistakes on application forms.....
Frequently, I see candidates say they find X practice area/deal/use of technology 'exciting' or 'fascinating'. This is a redundant sentence. Always try to explain why it's exciting or fascinating to you.- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Amazing news, well done!- Jaysen
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Agreed. I’ve always advised to go by ‘yours sincerely’ if the recipient is being named. Otherwise I advise using ‘yours faithfully’ where the name is not being used. As fair as I’m aware, that’s the traditional practice in the UK.- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
So nice to hear when you guys come back and post with your offers. Great motivation and really well done!- Jaysen
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Crisis of confidence + working full time while applying
Brilliant advice and a huge shoutout to you for taking the time to share such useful information. Thank you!- Jaysen
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Agreed with Jess. You can state that you launched an animated YouTube series in order to fund your travel and day to day expenses, spending 3-4 hours daily to create these videos. I think this will come across as quite entrepreneurial and commendable.- Jaysen
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Which Law Firms use an Online Test? 2018-19
Yep, once firms have opened up properly we'll be doing a new list :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
If this is the genuine reason that led to your interest in commercial law, the example is fine and fairly unique. I'd be wary of going into too much detail about calculations etc., unless you can clearly show how this is related to your interest in commercial law. You might want to back this up...- Jaysen
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How to write mitigating circumstances?
The only thing I'd add to what has been said is that if you are in a situation where you are comfortable telling a firm, I would try to be specific as to what happened and how this impacted your school/university years. Firms will take it seriously and, by adding particular detail, you are...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
A good response I hope!- Jaysen
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Common mistakes on application forms.....
A few words I would recommend not including in an application form because they are vague and overused: sparked holistically client solutions multifaceted intellectually challenging- Jaysen
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Macfarlanes Interview 2019 - 2020
Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. August 2020 (Virtual AC) Please specify what the interview was for. Direct Training Contract Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. Start: 09:30 Finish: 13:00 Virtual Networking: 13:00 - 13:30 There were around...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2019 - 2020 Cycle
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Not to one-up you, but I too am still waiting from Cleary (about 5 years ago ;)).- Jaysen
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Transactions Examples in Cover Letters/Essays
No need to mention a deal unless it's genuinely related to why you are applying. Personally, I find too many candidates mention a deal when they shouldn't. If you do mention a deal, you want to make it clear why you are mentioning that particular deal and how it's relevant to the point you are...- Jaysen
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Help with our A-Z of Bookmarks and TCLA content
Hey Dan - which option doesn't come up for you?- Jaysen
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Mental Health/Resilience Training For Aspiring Lawyers?
Hey guys, With our premium section, we're looking to go beyond teaching 'technical' skills and provide a range of courses on softer skills (tailored towards working in the highly pressurised corporate environment). We're currently in discussions with a company to deliver courses on mental...- Jaysen
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Deciding between training contracts
Tagging @D and @Alice G as they may have some useful thoughts here. @Romiras may also be able to help. Although about a different comparison, this post from TCLA's Trainee Network may be helpful:- Jaysen
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Help with our A-Z of Bookmarks and TCLA content
Sorry to dump a load of links, but here are some of my favourite threads: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/general-commercial-stories-themes-for-ac-discussion.2510/ https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/training-contract-success-stories.1404/...- Jaysen
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Allen & Overy "Introduce a new law" question for VS application
Sounds fine to me :)- Jaysen
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