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  1. BiancaM

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    helloo, i applied and i think they encouraged including everything you possibly can so that they can take it into consideration (grades as percentages if that's how they were displayed on your transcript/exam provider)
  2. BiancaM

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    does anyone what the law app standards are like for the mcquaig mental agility test and their experience going through the app process with trowers & hamlins? thank you (:
  3. BiancaM

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    hi, was wondering if anyone has had experience with AC process for SEO corporate law stream? how would i go about preparing myself for it? (i've not been to an AC before, sorry for the rookie question!)
  4. BiancaM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    would that be a symposium / training webinar?
  5. BiancaM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    sorry! just wanted to clarify, forage stipulates that these should not be included as work experience? i thought the point of doing these internships was to enhance applications and demonstrate you're gaining legal experience?
  6. BiancaM

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    freshies pfo post wg im waiting on two firms this cycle but i realise that i might not appeal to firms because i dont express an interest in banking/finance. would paralegaling in the sector im most interested in still give me a good chance at becoming a solicitor?
  7. BiancaM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    should we also be writing our work experience summaries as a list of responsibilities and achievements? or are we expected to adopt STAR? thanks
  8. BiancaM

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    ag pfo, waiting to hear back from four firms now. i might go down the paralegalling route instead. i dont test well and my apps don't stand out from the crowd.
  9. BiancaM

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    there were two emails so perhaps one is generic and one is for good apps that they are encouraging for reapplication? (i might be deluded but hey 🥲)
  10. BiancaM

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    rpc pfo post-vrt. always a delight hearing back from firms these days
  11. BiancaM

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    dentons pfo i'm also waiting for some firms that lots of people have progressed on to the next stage and even the subsequent stage. i'm guessing firms leave rejection emails until the end when they've dealt with all the offers/successful candidates?
  12. BiancaM

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    🥲 🥲❤️ thank you, i didn't want to sound so depressing, i think i just need to take a time-out. 27th july!
  13. BiancaM

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    macfarlanes pfo ☹️ i wish i knew why, i've been using the ULaw app review service, i've thoroughly researched and tailored my apps to a select few firms and i've done a lot of virtual internship programmes post-GDL this year. i've been trying to learn from successful candidates on linkedin by...
  14. BiancaM

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    thank you soso much for taking the time to work through your thinking on my situation, i really appreciate it. i will have a long and hard think about what i want to do in the short term and work it out from there to the end game. i think i'm just overthinking because i've not had direct...
  15. BiancaM

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    hello! i'd like some career advice regarding most likely not receiving a TC this cycle. i finished my GDL this year and would want to keep applying along with a full-time job. i was wondering whether i should stick with my previous career (i can register as an architect in the UK) and continue...
  16. BiancaM

    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    Thanks for answering my question!! I've been doing a Financial Markets course online and came across leveraging. If the target business for a leveraged buyout (LBO) earns a stable net profit annually and the interest rate doesn't change, what are the other risks of borrowing to invest? Would...
  17. BiancaM

    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    I recently read this article on Square and Afterpay. https://www.ft.com/content/a09dd665-1b76-478c-a50d-e40340b29b7b I just want to clarify if I have understood the terms that have been used as I have not found a good source for what challenger and incumbent banks are. The definitions are used...
  18. BiancaM

    Watson Glaser Tips and Tricks?

    thank you! yeah i've watched this and gone through her workshop and cheatsheet. (: thank you! i need to keep practicing

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