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What do after uni?
These aren't always requirements to obtain a position as a commercial paralegal, certainly not in the UK. The requirements vary firm-by-firm: some firms will only take someone on with a training contract offer, some will consider law/ GDL graduates generally, some will only consider a candidate...- Jacob Miller
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
I think this sounds pretty much like how I approached questions like this - I would be going about it in pretty much the exact same way. Just make sure you really really justify your interests by making it sufficiently personal and related to you as well! :)- Jacob Miller
- Post #437
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Recommended Films, Books & Documentaries with a Commercial/Legal Aspect
TBS is, and remains, one of my favourite 'will watch again and again' films. I was actually only introduced to it about 18 months ago through Uni - I was doing a Corporate Finance Law honours module and our seminar 'pre-reading' one week was to watch this film! Its approach to 'pausing' the...- Jacob Miller
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- Forum: General Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Being 100% honest, I'm not sure there's enough meat on the bones of this topic to just discuss it as a standalone story. If you really want to discuss it, I would personally approach it as an example of the increasing number of occasions where law firms are making decisions about clients they...- Jacob Miller
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Project Finance
Hi, This Investopedia article is quite good for discussing project finance more generally. Let's now have a think about bridge-to-bond facilities specifically: There are 2 simple elements to consider here: 'bridge' and 'bond' A bridge facility is a short-term financing option, designed to...- Jacob Miller
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Speaking as someone who gets messages like this most days, I think there's a very definite right vs wrong way to do this. If you do it the right way, people will be more inclined to help you and really go out their way to do so. The inverse is also true, though - if you approach it badly...- Jacob Miller
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
For a 300 word answer I would personally try and have a minimum of 290 written. That said, if you genuinely feel like there's nothing else you can add and that you're 100% happy with the answer, don't force it - if you have everything you want to say written down, then adding extra material...- Jacob Miller
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
The LinkedIn content debate has popped up a few times... in all honesty, it depends. I have to be 100% honest and say that I find it pretty sickly when people put up a 6-paragraph essay thanking everyone and their granny's dog for absolutely everything they ever do. When I post to my LinkedIn...- Jacob Miller
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Damn, take me to dinner first! (PS sorry, already taken)- Jacob Miller
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
The firm could have chosen any one of hundreds of people to attend an AC. They didn't. They chose you. Because they think you stand a good chance of success. You got this.- Jacob Miller
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hi, Here's a couple of older discussions which should help as a starting point: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/where-should-we-open-up-our-next-office.2928/#post-46791...- Jacob Miller
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
I think all of these issues are 100% valid and also all very reasonable and worthwhile for explaining and justifying your interest. As a matter of fact, I'm starting as a litigation paralegal in the summer and these are all elements I'm really excited about (especially, it has to be said...- Jacob Miller
- Post #435
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hey, For what it's worth, they might not bring these up at all. If they do, my advice would always be just to hold your hands up and say you just made a mistake and didn't notice until after you'd submitted the app. If you've since changed your approach to proof reading as a result, you may...- Jacob Miller
- Post #434
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Unfortunately I can't be a huge help here - I did interview for the CC SPARK scheme, which isn't a hundred miles away from this except it's for a TC, but completely bombed the interview so didn't get the scheme. I think all the normal considerations in terms of presenting yourself would apply...- Jacob Miller
- Post #7,158
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!
I'd love to nominate @Matt_96 for this week's award! Partly for this response on dealing with rejection in particular, and also just generally for being an extremely active user who I feel embodies all of the values the TCLA tries to promote!- Jacob Miller
- Post #37
- Forum: General Discussion
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Hey, Congrats on securing the interview! There are two core issues here: content on one hand, and structure on the other. I personally tended to mind map out my ideas for content before deciding on a particular structure. Do you have any initial thoughts for content which you could share so...- Jacob Miller
- Post #1,665
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hi, In terms of saying whether or not a particular example is 100% right or wrong, I don't really feel like that's my place. Here's my advice when it comes to this question, I would recommend having a think about the example you'd like to use based on the consideration points that I raise...- Jacob Miller
- Post #425
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hi Holly, I think you're generally on the right track here, but you need to bear in mind that there are certain rules around changing employment contracts etc which may be applicable. You've also got to think about other other contract counterparties and the relative bargaining position of...- Jacob Miller
- Post #422
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
I personally never obtained any awards such as this so left it blank, even on a couple of apps where I've been invited to interview so I don't think it makes a massive difference. I think the sort of academic award you talk about would be applicable for this question, though.- Jacob Miller
- Post #421
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I would tend to say this is okay for a VS, and for a TC so long as you wouldn't be cutting the paralegal contract short to start the TC. It's almost always a different team you deal with for paralegal recruitment, so while your details will be on file, the recruiters won't know anything about...- Jacob Miller
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- Forum: Applications Discussion