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Prospective Corporate Lawyer - what to do?
Hey @PlimptonWeld, It's great to meet you! Welcome to the community. My advice would be the following: If you want to find out more about commercial law, @Jacob Miller's articles are a fantastic start. His "Foundations of Commercial Law" article will be particularly relevant at your stage...- George Maxwell
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Herbert Smith Freehills online test
Hey @Yukta, I am sorry to hear that you are finding this process frustrating. I really empathise with you wanting to hear back from a firm about your application. I remember feeling exactly like this when I was applying. I have just had a look through my emails for you. I believe I heard...- George Maxwell
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Rejection from Linklaters Vac Scheme first stage
Hey @Mae East, Either way it can't hurt! However, from my experience, firms always released WG score results, so my advice would be to email if you are interested (as I would be!). Let me know whether they release your results when/if you hear back 💪- George Maxwell
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Vacation scheme in non-London office
Hey @jason_w1028, Welcome to the forum! I think that Jess has provided you with some great insights here. Best of luck with your vacation scheme when you start too. I agree with Jess that having some legal experience on your CV, especially from a world-renowned firm, can only be a good...- George Maxwell
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Suspending the LPC
Hey @MP, I just wanted to welcome you to the forum! It is great to have you join the community. I am one of the Community Managers at TCLA, so please feel free to tag me, or any of the other CMs (@Jessica Booker, @AvniD and @James Carrabino) if you would like any further thoughts on anything...- George Maxwell
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi @WAL007, I haven't heard of this format of WE before honestly. However, I don't think that your approach to this should be substantively any different (in terms of structure) to a normal WE. I would advise that you do an executive summary and conclusion as normal. Employ subheadings too. For...- George Maxwell
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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follow-up thank you emails
Hey @birdlawspecialist, Welcome to the forum! To reassure you, I was always told that when someone introduces themselves by their full name in an interview, using first names is acceptable! I also agree with @Daniel Boden in that, even if there is no advantage to it at all (which I think is...- George Maxwell
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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International Student UK Visa Processing Times
Great stuff @AvniD 💪 I hope that was helpful @anon101?- George Maxwell
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Adrian_S it's the least we could do! The forum wouldn't be the same without you ☺️- George Maxwell
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Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!
Hey @Ami, You are so welcome! I am really happy to hear that you found my posts helpful. Reach out any time if you would like any further thoughts on things! 🚀- George Maxwell
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Vacation scheme questions
Hey @ek125712, This is a valid question as I had similar anxieties ahead of these sessions. I wholeheartedly agree with @Kubed's advice though - definitely lead with genuine interest over trying to impress. One thing that you could do is to have a look at their firm profile or LinkedIn and look...- George Maxwell
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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International Student UK Visa Processing Times
Hi @anon101, Unfortunately this is not a query that I will be able to help with personally. However, @AvniD may well be able to help given her experience of applying for visas in the past (and she is back from holiday tomorrow!). I am sure that there are members of the community that will...- George Maxwell
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Ashleigh this is fantastic news! I am so pleased for you. Well done for having the maturity and confidence to ask the firm. I am sure that you will have impressed by being open and honest about your situation. And you are absolutely welcome! We are delighted to help ☺️☺️- George Maxwell
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Clyde & Co Video Assessment 2022
Hi both, Is this a video interview stage? Or is it a set of assessments (such as a written test) that you have to submit which will determine whether you are invited to interview? I have never heard of the latter honestly. If it is the latter, has the firm given you any information about what...- George Maxwell
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If you could repeal one law, what would it be and why?
Hey @VanessaRH, What are your thoughts on this so far? Are there any activities that you believe should be less regulated? Where do your interests lie? I definitely agree with Jess on this, I really do not think that it has to be commercial at all. In many ways, trying to write about...- George Maxwell
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @ashleigh22, Just to reiterate what Jess has said, I think this is a really tough position to be put in. I think Jess's advice about being exceptionally apologetic is strong. I would ready for the firm to ask you whether you remain committed to them if you are still interviewing elsewhere...- George Maxwell
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@Rob93 it's great to have you back! Feels like a long time since I have seen you on the forum!- George Maxwell
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How will firms consider mitigating circumstances?
Hi @cxcxcxz, I can only imagine how frustrating this must be. I am really sorry to hear that you were so unwell. In addition to Jess' comment above, I was wondering whether you might be able to ask your GP for a note written retrospectively (given that they suggested that you only take...- George Maxwell
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @Ameliaa, That's unfortunate but I am really happy to hear that you have such a positive outlook on this. You have done all that you can now I think, so I would wait to hear back. Please do reach out if something like this happens in the future, or if you have any other queries or...- George Maxwell
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Commercial awareness and reading the news
Hey @IT7, I completely understand this feeling. Especially when you have been reading a lot of news articles, this can feel frustrating. I have a couple of things to say on this: 1. You are likely to have remembered more than you think. I always find that recalling what you have read from...- George Maxwell
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion