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Remote VS/TC Interviews and Assessment Centres
Hey! I was in a similar position to you in January. I found out on a Monday I had an assessment centre on the Thursday. I would say don't panic and plan the next few days. Decide how you will split your time. I decided to first spend time researching what the AC involved. So is it an...- Zoë Stainton
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Direct TC without previous VS/experience
When I applied to the firm who I now have a TC with, I had very limited legal experience. Most of my experience was odd cleaning jobs, volunteering, a society committee, and a camp leader in the summer. I think what impressed the firm was how I used these experiences to help them understand how...- Zoë Stainton
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
These are not bad grades! Please don’t be discouraged, I had similar grades to you and did get so many rejections but I kept preserving. It is not all dependent on your grades. It’s also how well you write in your application and perform in interviews/AC. You will grow and learn each time you do...- Zoë Stainton
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I am so sorry to hear this! Honestly do not give up! At times I never thought that a career in commercial law was possible for me! But perseverance and resilience is key to this application period and stage in our lives. Keep going! Look at your application and see what you could of done better...- Zoë Stainton
- Post #3,574
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2:1 year average, 2:2 in one module..
Hey! Please don't be discouraged by your grades! They are still brilliant! I responded about this earlier on today here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/bad-first-year-results-what-to-do.2529/#post-33719 I really hope this encourages you in some way!- Zoë Stainton
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- Forum: General Discussion
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BAD FIRST YEAR RESULTS - What to do?
Hey! Please do not feel discouraged by your results. Getting a 2:1 is still great and navigating first year of university is always difficult and it definitely takes time to get used to being a student. I was in the exact position as you were at the end of first year. Following the...- Zoë Stainton
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Vacation Scheme Preparation
hi! if you guys have any advice on how i could prepare for a virtual vacation scheme would be super helpful as this is very new for me! i don't know what to expect!- Zoë Stainton
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus
I also just got an email saying the VS at DLA Piper will be one week virtual experience. I am interested in knowing what it will be like. Will it involve actual work? or more presentations and Q&As? They also said we will be able to visit the office later on in the year. Will they still be...- Zoë Stainton
- Post #296
- Forum: General Discussion
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Ask Jaysen (TCLA's Founder) Anything!
Hi Jaysen, I have just been informed that my vacation scheme in June will be virtual and we will be able to visit the firm later on in the year. Do you have any advice/tips for the virtual aspect of the vacation scheme? I am unsure what it will be like so not sure how to prepare. Do you think...- Zoë Stainton
- Post #68
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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DLA Piper Summer Vacation Scheme 2020
What sort of things should I be learning and practising about how to make a business more profitable for the case study exercise? I hope that makes sense! I have the AC tomorrow!- Zoë Stainton
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Open Day Application
Hi Jessica, just wondering about the second question for the CC Open Day application. When it asks to hear about extra-circular activities does this also mean law related things such as campus ambassador role and work experience?- Zoë Stainton
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Clifford Chance Application Question
I am currently applying for the Clifford Chance Open Day - why did you choose to apply to Clifford Chance? What made it stand out to you? Would be really interested in hearing your experience!- Zoë Stainton
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- Forum: Applications Discussion