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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
So after two years of applying I have finally been offered a TC with Eversheds after the completion of the summer vacation scheme. I am honestly OVER THE MOON!! Thank you for everyone’s help on the forum and I’m still in shock to be typing this!- Erspencer
- Post #18,980
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I heard back today that I’ve been invited to first round interview. I know that last year they got back to everyone after this point Hi, I have also been invited to first round interview. Although I did apply last year and was unsuccessful after application but they did let all candidates know...- Erspencer
- Post #4,732
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hey, I work as a paralegal and would suggest saying something like …. Hi (name), I hope you are well. (Insert content) Are you attaching something? What is the content. Lay it all plainly use short sentences and break it up if you can. Please let me know if you have any suggestions or if I...- Erspencer
- Post #16,764
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I can’t answer to PH but I applied to Taylor wessing this year with ABB and there minimum grade requirements was AAB and I made it pass application stage. As they encouraged people to apply if they could demonstrate other strengths and had other strong academic results- So I think whilst it is a...- Erspencer
- Post #15,404
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
A really good tip an associate gave me for interview prep is if you’ve finished your answer and the interviewer pauses before asking you another Q, they are testing you to see if you remain steadfast or start talking again, its basically them saying it’s okay to stop if you don’t have anything...- Erspencer
- Post #14,631
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I second this, I got a job in a tiny high street firm as a legal assistant and then used this to get my role as a paralegal in much better prestigious firm where I work in commercial litigation. I would suggest even looking at PA role inside law firms as they pay a lot more than paralegal roles...- Erspencer
- Post #13,979
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I’ve been really lucky that my team have been so encouraging with me developing my skills so I’ve had the opportunity to work on a range of tasks such as: - document review - taking notes of client calls/meetings - going to court and taking notes - bundle preparation - drafting letters/emails...- Erspencer
- Post #13,272
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Just to weigh in on this I work at pretty big firm in commercial litigation as a paralegal and my first contract was 3 months, turns out this was really common and once I’d completed that they offered me either a 6/year long contract. A month is nothing as a paralegal unless you are being hired...- Erspencer
- Post #13,256
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hiya, I don’t know if this is the perfect structure but it worked for me and I got a vac scheme offer this cycle. I started off by stating the trend or idea that I wanted to discuss. I then mentioned any updates in the news or recent developments. I then discussed who it was going to effect...- Erspencer
- Post #11,831
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hiya, I can’t give you Mischon specific but I can give you some advice for VI (I did one for Eversheds and got the VS). 1. Practice recording and speaking into a camera, it came feel so weird but it helps to practice speaking to the camera. 2. Have a table with the firms values and different...- Erspencer
- Post #10,757
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
When I had my one for ES everyone sat on teams and the lady from grad rec watched us whilst we did it. But you could hardly tell they were there!- Erspencer
- Post #10,188
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
For questions like this they are normally trying to get you to think about the types of clients at a firm. As for many firms they won’t be able to disclose their client list due to confidentiality. I would suggest checking LinkedIn, twitter the firms insight pages and seeing what deals they...- Erspencer
- Post #9,840
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Eversheds vac scheme offer !!!!!!- Erspencer
- Post #8,938
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hi I had my AC today for Eversheds- but there are two more dates at the end of the month- Erspencer
- Post #8,814
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Check out itsallheresay (on instagram) she’s has loads of mock case studies and written assessment prep! I think she also has a web page- Erspencer
- Post #8,637
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
For one I did earlier it was 7 days from the time of the email and I would always sit on the side of caution if you are unsure- better to be safe then sorry- Erspencer
- Post #7,667
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
So I can’t disclose the questions (rules of the forum) but I would say just prep competency answers and go think about different examples you could use for key skills like time management, responsibility etc Good luck!- Erspencer
- Post #7,211
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I got mine today, and it says I have 7 days to complete it from the time I got the email :)- Erspencer
- Post #7,025
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Eversheds AC!!! Honestly could not have done it without this forum- Erspencer
- Post #6,972
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hey they normally take about half from the Vac scheme and half from the TC!- Erspencer
- Post #6,735
- Forum: Applications Discussion