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Stephenson Harwood Question
Personally, I'd say it's referring to special requirements/mitigating circumstances/particular issues that you want to raise about your application (anomalous grades etc.), so you can just put "N/A" if it doesn't apply. That said, I have seen students use it to briefly mention an aspect of the...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Premium - Version 2.0 - now released!
Glad to hear it! You should be able to under the membership tab: Let me know if there are any issues.- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Premium - Version 2.0 - now released!
Hi All, As some of you will have seen, we have now released TCLA Premium Version 2.0. TCLA Premium V2 provides high-level training and resources to help aspiring lawyers secure training contracts at elite commercial law firms. It specifically targets commercial awareness and interview...- Jaysen
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We're looking for new forum moderators!
With our beloved @Salma starting her training contract at CC, we're now looking for two forum moderators to join our team. When we started our forum, we had no idea that we'd grow such a friendly and helpful community. It has been so nice to see students helping each other out and watch members...- Jaysen
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Summer Vacation Scheme Thread 2019
Yep, turning down schemes does happen. It's obviously not best practice, but you shouldn't find yourself in any trouble unless you want to do a training contract at that firm in the future. If you do prefer JD, I'd go for it (I'd just factor in their current inflexibility as factor against them).- Jaysen
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Summer Vacation Scheme Thread 2019
Any chance to interview for a direct TC? They would not consider your application at all next year? That's not standard practice, but JD is a firm that's very particular when it comes to motivation for applying to them.- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Well done!- Jaysen
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Happy birthday to TCLA!
Hi Charity, We will only be reviewing the cover letter. Best, Jaysen- Jaysen
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'Where else have you applied and why?' Interview Question
I wouldn't necessarily say best, but yes, separating through practice areas is a good way to distinguish the firms. You can add broader points after that, especially if the other firms are also good in litigation. If you've met the firm before, that's also a good way to distinguish it from...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Interview skills
It depends on the question really. You can boil most questions down to: Motivation for commercial law (you need this drive to keep you working long hours) Motivation for the firm (do you actually want to be at our firm or are you happy to take any training contract? Will you stay at our firm)...- Jaysen
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Balancing Spring Vacation Scheme with Revision
Easter vacation schemes are tricky for that reason. Personally, I planned a schedule that had me doing barely any work during those two weeks (aside from some on the weekend). Vacation schemes can be exhausting and I personally needed that rest during the weekends. I then played catch up after...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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What distinguishes you from other applicants to this position?
Yep I'd treat it like a why you question. I'd just flag up: make sure you avoid making generic statements. The question is all about what distinguishes you, so you want to focus on your unique selling points that make you a strong candidate. You must also use clear evidence to back up your...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Well done :)! I'm glad you were able to switch without any problems!- Jaysen
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Interview skills
Yep, there's a lot I can say here. Is there a particular area you feel you struggle with?- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Happy birthday to TCLA!
Hi All, We turn 1 years old today! Thanks to this whole community for making TCLA possible. It really is a pleasure running this site. Best, Jaysen- Jaysen
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£15 Amazon vouchers giveaway! 2 days until we turn 1
Update: we'll be announcing the winners at 5pm today. We've asked a few graduate recruiters to judge the winners!- Jaysen
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Useful links and resources
A good basic article on loan security: https://www.oceanfinance.co.uk/blog/what-is-loan-security-0-6238-0.htm If you find the concept confusing, it really helps to start with the basics. You can then apply the same principles to larger contexts.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Please give details of any prizes, awards or stipends etc. you have won or been granted
Is there a normal extra-curricular question in the application? It's a bit of a stretch to fit this in here, although I see many candidates do.- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Yayy!!- Jaysen
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