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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    I did just want to ask, did you apply for the same firms by any chance? If so it might be that they have updated their focus points whether this be their values, the skills or experiences they are looking for. I think it would be worth a try if you haven't already to compare the differences...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @Amor_fati Sorry to chime in so late. The application stage can be so complex and I know all too well how disheartening it can feel getting a rejection despite feeling like you put so much effort in. That being said, I completely agree with the others here. I definitely would recommend...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Amazing- well done!!! ☺️
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Amazing!- well done ☺️
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I think you could mention this in the context of Diversity & Inclusion. So for example with myself, diversity is very important to me so I am naturally quite interested in the representation of BAME and female incumbent partners and promotions within a firm. Other than this, I don't think you...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hiya Congrats on your vac scheme offer! ☺️ Completely agree with Dheepa, absolutely nothing wrong with asking.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think it depends on the time you have. My personal approach would be to focus on the implications of the story ( the nature of the opportunity and challenge/ why you think this happened e.g. changing consumer demand, behaviour of competitors, domestic and foreign policy changes) and what you...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi Hana I agree very much with Dheepa here. I think interviewers who ask this question are looking for self awareness and honesty. To answer I think I would mention any areas of weakness I think I have and why I think this is a weakness. I would then then focus the majority of my answer on...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Well done- back to back must have been hard! Best of luck, hopefully you can have a bit of a rest now ☺️
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    Pro bono work

    Hi @Lauren Not a basic question at all! I think you've covered the grounds pretty well. I think a big part of it is to do with values ( what type of values does the firm want to be known for and what type of values does the firm hope to attract through future employees and future clients). As...
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    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    I think its effects can be twofold. From a client perspective, the firm is likely to experience a greater range of clients who perhaps prefer the one provider option. From a work perspective, this broadens the type of work. So whilst you will be likely to still engage in research and drafting...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    It's not a stupid question! Midnight tonight :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think it depends what you have already been asked or mentioned. You could use this to discuss any interests or motivations in further detail that you perhaps felt you didn't get time too before. (assuming you mean an automated virtual interview)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I'm glad to hear and thank you so much that's so kind ☺️
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    Training Contract Journey

    Hi @Jamim Congratulations on your scholarship! Best of luck on your journey ☺️
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya I remember during my applications I was very much like you ( I'm a big planner!). I think naturally it will depend on the outcomes, whether your focus needs to be on reworking applications or assessment centres. I would draw a list of the firms that you are very interested in and consider...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya I think I'd pick maybe 3 or 4 examples and give a brief summary of why that characteristic is key to being a good lawyer ( a sentence or two) I think for the sake of time and with the particular wording of the question, you wouldn't need to give personal examples. Best of luck!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hiya Not a problem at all! I know many people from a range of universities who secured vac schemes and tcs at a number of the big international firms. As @lawyermeup said, it really is all about believing in yourself & your personal brand! ☺️
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    A break is needed! I completely understand how you feel as I was very overwhelmed during my applications last year and even right now with uni in my final year. I think the stress is added now that almost everything is online- the screen fatigue can be a killer! My biggest advice would be to...
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    Checking emails: Applications Anonymous 6pm club?

    Sounds like a great idea! I wish I had done this during my applications- would have saved me the mini heart attacks every time I got a new email ( half the time it was food related 🙄)

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