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Introducing TCLA's Weekly Writing Tips!
Sorry I'm afraid that's confidential!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Public Feedback Forum
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RPC App Question
You don't need to link this to commercial law, just be specific in what you did and recruiters will be able to infer that. Your interests don't have to be related to a legal career either - that's what's going to make you more memorable.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Generally, I'd keep the answer focused on you/what makes you stand out. I still think those are unique points worth mentioning though and would try to fit them in. For example, you might say you believe your experiences make you well suited to the firm based on what you learned meeting them...- Jaysen
- Post #657
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
I don't think it's necessary for the three competency questions. As the final question also mentions further information, you could bring in references to commercial law/Hogan Lovells there (e.g. quite a few apps I see discuss their experiences and then tie in why it makes them a good fit for...- Jaysen
- Post #634
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA's New Podcast: Trainee Talk
Hey everyone! We made it to episode 25! When we started Trainee Talk, we weren't sure a podcast in this space would work, so a huge thank you to all our listeners for your continued support :). Our guest in this episode is Jonty Bouskill, a customer success manager at Wazoku. In this...- Jaysen
- Post #41
- Forum: General Discussion
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Allen & Overy app - 2018/19
Well done you! @LuLa may be able to help you here :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Contact during the Christmas period
Hi All, Just a heads up - I'll still be doing application reviews during the Christmas/New Year period (aside from Christmas day!). By way of reminder, premium members can submit their applications at the bottom of this page: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/application-review-2/...- Jaysen
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- Forum: TCLA General News
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US firm training
From a while back, but perhaps this thread: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/latham-watkins-mock-assessment-centre-notes.1204/- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
So sorry to hear this guys. If it’s any consolation, CC was my favourite firm when I was applying - I spent ages on the application - and they also rejected me. You never know what’s around the corner!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Amazing, well done you!- Jaysen
- Post #1,052
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Commercial Awareness Guide 2019
Hi All, @Harry Clark has kindly shared the below commercial awareness guide with you guys. I hope you find it useful! Best, Jaysen- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Book recommendations?
On a different note, if any of you guys procrastinate like me by watching motivational videos on YouTube...this has to be my favourite: Feel free to share any videos you find motivating!- Jaysen
- Post #32
- Forum: General Discussion
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Simmons & Simmons video interview
Ha, we need to work on making this clearer! To send a private message, you can click on an avatar and select ‘Start a Conversation’ :).- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Burges Salmon question
I get the impression you’re thinking of answering this question by first picking the challenge/opportunity. I would do the opposite: try to make sure you understand the firm first, so the issues you pick are well tailored to Burges Salmon. Once you better understand the firm, you’ll be better...- Jaysen
- Post #5
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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If you could change any law, what would you change?
No need to target something specific to a firm. Can’t say I’m a huge fan of this question, but pick something that is personally interesting to you. It doesn’t need to be too fancy, just make sure it’s specific and well justified.- Jaysen
- Post #5
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Mayer Brown Application Advice
Does the work experience section ask you to do so? Normally, I’d just focus on what you did within an experience and allow the recruiters to infer the competencies you developed. I’d only detail the competencies if it isn’t obvious from your answer.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Irwin Mitchell Question
This comes down to your understanding the role of a trainee solicitor. Those sound along the right lines, just make sure you’re being very specific i.e. in what context do you think you’ll be interacting with clients and what would be challenging about that? Some of the challenges I faced in my...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Macfarlanes Vac Scheme App
Nope, you wouldn’t be expected to know where you wanted to qualify into at this point. The second part sounds good, you might also want to think what you want out of your career more broadly (e.g. to become an expert in your field, to be leading relationships with clients, to be a mentor to...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion