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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    A year max. Although after a few months I might be looking to apply to new roles since this one does not pay as much.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker Hi, I am a future trainee who has an interview for a paralegal role at a different firm. If during the paralegal interview I am asked about my vacation scheme and training contract, should I say that I have a training contract for 2024? This paralegal role is permanent and not...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have completed a vacation scheme and my supervisor and the team I was with told me to 'stay in touch'. Is this just a formality or are there practical steps I can take to 'stay in touch'?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Although not directly related to the legal industry, a friend recommended this video and it is really helpful in explaining and applying all the three frameworks and other factors to a legal/ commercial case studies :)
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    Weil, Gotshal & Manges TC Application

    I am not applying to Weil but have applied to other firms that use the Vantage platform. Once you input your module names and grades in the first three rows, a button saying 'add result' will appear allowing you to input more modules. Also I am not sure what browser you are using but safari was...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Quick question, how can I talk about the work that I did at a previous vacation scheme in my application without breaching confidentiality? Is it sufficient enough to just talk in general terms?
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    Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

    Hi Alice, I am writing my Freshfields application and I am struggling to answer the "Please tell us about any awards, scholarships or prizes you have been given in no more than 100 words", because I don't have any! Usually for other law firms with these types of questions they would include...
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Since the question says to only write a "brief" description for your work experience, is 150-250 words recommended? Although, because there is no word limit would it be okay to write more e.g. 500 words?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Has anyone else not received any news from Vinson & Elkins post application? People have already received AC invites so I am guessing it's a PFO :(
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hey Jessica, I am filling out an application for Vinson & Elkins and two of the questions are " Please outline your extra-curricular activities and interests" and "Please give details of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements that will support...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I applied for the NRF spring scheme on 29th Nov and got the WG test invite on 22nd Jan and got the telephone interview invite 2 days after. Hope this helps!
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    Clifford Chance Assessment Day interview?

    Thank you and good luck to you as well :)!
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    Clifford Chance Assessment Day interview?

    Sorry for the late reply! I applied on the deadline and didn't have to completed the WG test as I had already passed it for the open day application.
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    Clifford Chance Assessment Day interview?

    Thank you, I was so surprised to find that I got the AC! I will definitely look into their podcasts and I appreciate your tips, they are a great starting point in me drafting my answer. I chose 16th Jan as my AC date so that I would have a little bit more time to prepare :)
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    Clifford Chance Assessment Day interview?

    Hey I have received an assessment day invite from CC and I am worried that I won't perform as well in the assessment day because I didn't attend their open day (I was rejected). For example when answering 'why CC' I feel like my answer will be generic because it is mostly based on what I...

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