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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thanks so much! When you talk about developing commercial awareness into "something more substantial", would that potentially include something like engaging with and learning about commercial concepts on a constant basis within one's role as a commercial solicitor (e.g. through keeping up to...- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Jessica Booker 1. On the Education section of the Sidley Austin application form, there's the following declaration: Please confirm that you have entered a complete breakdown of all grades awarded, by subject, during secondary school, college or university. Entering the overall grade does...- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Jessica Booker Hi guys - I just have a couple of queries about the wording of questions on the Macfarlanes and Sidley Austin VS apps: 1. I presume being asked to talk about one's "extra-curricular interests" is aimed towards hobbies like enjoying computer programming in my spare time, being a...- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thanks so much for your reply - I apologise in advance for how dense this sounds on my part, but when you say "not just because you ran out of word count", do you mean that running out of word count is a valid reason (albeit not the only reason) for putting information in the "additional info"...- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Jessica Booker Hi guys - if an application form contains the following question: If applicable please state any additional information which you think is relevant to your application or which you think has not been covered adequately in this form. Is this essentially looking for extenuating...- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Jessica Booker Hi guys - does anyone know if Sidley Austin accept summer vac scheme applications from final-year law students (this isn't made entirely clear on the firm's website)?- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Jessica Booker Hi guys - on the cover letter section of the Jones Day cover letter, applicants are told that their cover letter will be read by the Graduate Recruitment Manager, but that "you do not need to address [the cover letter] to a person or include your address". 1. Does this mean...- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Apologies for the duplicate post, but here goes @Jessica Booker Hi guys - the Akin Gump application form asks candidates "What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?" Do you think it would be okay (or even preferable) to link these back to Akin Gump (e.g. emphasise receiving...- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Jessica Booker Hi guys - the Akin Gump application form asks candidates "What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?" Do you think it would be okay (or even preferable) to link these back to Akin Gump (e.g. emphasise receiving high quality on-the-job training as an...- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thanks for your reply! I'm aware that the events they're looking for don't necessarily have to be Weil-specific - the problem is that I'm not entirely sure what sort of details we're expected to mention when discussing these events.- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Jessica Booker The Weil application form contains the following question: Please use the space below to provide details of any careers events you have attended e.g. insight days, workshops, presentations, virtual events etc. This is a great way to demonstrate your interest and commitment to...- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Jessica Booker Hi guys - can Linklaters candidates do their Watson Glaser after the application deadline? I presume the answer is yes, given the following message (which differentiates between the Capp assessment and the Watson Glaser) on the grad rec email: Please note, you must complete...- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thanks for the advice! By "appropriate introduction", would you say that Dear Graduate Recruitment would suffice, or are you talking about a sentence following on from that?- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Jessica Booker @Jaysen Apologies for the duplicate post - I just had a couple of questions about the Skadden application form, and am fairly desperate to send off the application by the end of today (given the rolling basis on which applications are reviewed): 1. It asks students to give...- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Jessica Booker As an aside, would it be advisable to refer to Skadden by its full name the first time I mention it on the cover letter?- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Jessica Booker @Jaysen Apologies to bother you guys - I just had a couple of questions about the Skadden application form: 1. It asks students to give "secondary schools" attended - given that there is no point in the form where it asks students to list their sixth form, I assume that...- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Jessica Booker This might sound like a stupid question, but I assume that when the Skadden app asks for "any interests/hobbies you have outside of university/work", discussion of taking part in university sports societies is off limits?- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Jessica Booker On the online application form for quite a few vacation schemes (including that of Simmons & Simmons), candidates are asked to give the "Year Commenced" under the "Secondary Education [14-16]" section; do candidates give the year they started the "14-16" period of their...- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Jessica Booker 1. The Simmons & Simmons summer vac scheme application window runs from the 19th September to the 19th December. Do you feel that if I get my application in before the end of Monday, I've got a decent chance of having my application reviewed before all places get filled? 2. The...- pfoapplicant
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thanks so much!- pfoapplicant
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