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Deferrals
That's what I did for my firm. I had my conditional master's offer and was applying in my final year of uni. I was supposed to start my LPC the same year but after finding out I was accepted, I was able to defer it for another year (after some chats with the firm where I was unnecessarily...- Jaysen
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Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread
This is fantastic Yaner, thank you for sharing! I have put this into a Google Sheet for anyone to edit. Would be great if we could have a comprehensive list of winter vacation scheme deadlines and dates...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Commercial Awareness Class 2: The Trade War between the US and China
Hi All, Today is the last day you can sign up to our second round of commercial awareness classes, which will be held on Sunday, 30 September and Monday, 1 October. The topic will be the US and China trade war. I've chosen this because it's one of the most common commercial interview questions...- Jaysen
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Linklaters Winter Vacation Scheme
Vacation scheme questions are getting more difficult! I agree with Selma. Some tips for Q2: Do some research into the big business/legal changes and disruptions. There are so many to choose from here, so narrow it down to a) topics you are interested in (because then your answers will be...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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In need for video interview advice!
Hey Yminh, We are quite familiar with law firm video interviews (and we also dislike them!) I have given a few mock video interviews in the past, including for Eversheds. As time has gone by I know some law firms have increased the difficulty of their video interview questions. (Again, I was...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)
Welcome Yminh. We are here to help you. Love the interesting fact!- Jaysen
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- Forum: TCLA General News
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'Tell us about you' questions
Personal extra-curricular activities are good -- they give the firm an opportunity to learn more about you and your personality. I don't imagine the question is getting at your background in that sense. Quite often when students write about their extra-curricular activities, they focus on what...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Poll - Would an interactive discussion, comparing a good v bad application, be of interest?
Thanks to those of you who completed the poll above. We will run our first application class the following week. More details to follow.- Jaysen
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Introducing TCLA Premium and Commercial Awareness Classes
We have just released a 2,500-word strong outline of private equity, covering our classes last weekend. This is available for TCLA Premium members and students who have booked a commercial awareness class. Sample below. Enjoy!- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Vacation Scheme 2018-19
Welcome all. We will also use this forum to post advice and resources to help you with your VS applications this cycle. Good luck!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Vacation Scheme Work Log
Hi All, Here's a fillable PDF we designed for you to use on your vacation schemes so you can keep track of your work each day. It's also handy for the final TC interview -- often you'll often be asked questions about what work you did each week. Click on the image to be taken to the PDF.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Mentioning the names of previous firms in your answers?
Agreed. Definitely worth highlighting your vac schemes -- it makes you a more competitive candidate.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Watson Glaser Test Tips
I used to get so happy when the same question popped up again in a different test!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Watson Glaser Test Tips
Agreed with Selma. That's one of the biggest reasons you should practice a lot first. Take the time to get used to the style of questions so that you can be quicker on the real thing.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Herbert Smith Freehills Online Assessment?
Do they still do the logical/shapes test? I hated that...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Watson Glaser Test Tips
This is great @yanerlim, thank you for sharing. I did try to get some Watson Glaser practice tests for TCLA at one point, but they aren't cheap! My advice for this and the verbal reasoning test would be to a) practice as much as you can so you get used to the style of questions; and b) use...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Want to request a law firm insight?
Hey -- we don't have any existing plans to release the new insights to all members.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Are you an SEO London candidate?
Hi All, Just a quick note to say if you are an SEO London candidate, you should join their group: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/groups/seo-london.6/groupinfo. SEO London staff will be posting regularly within the group with law firm events and opportunities over the upcoming...- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Class 2: The Trade War between the US and China
Hi All, Thank you to those of you who attended my commercial awareness classes this weekend. I enjoyed meeting many of you. On Sunday, 30 September and Monday, 1 October. I will be running commercial awareness classes for our second topic. The topic will be the US and China trade war. I've...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion