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    Work Experience Sector

    Couple of other points to consider: - Can you tailor your work experience to the skills that particular firm is looking for. In other words how can you show whoever reads your application from your experience you already have experience of the skills required to be a trainee. - Try and avoid...
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    Commercial awareness question DLA piper

    Correct, that’s how I would approach. Bonus if you can link it to the firm but not always part of the question. Try not to over think the question (or interpret in line with a similar question from a similar app), and answer what’s infront of you.
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    securing a vacation scheme/training contract as overseas student - advise needed!

    To answer the first part, as good a chance as anyone else, as long as the rest of your application is strong (i.e. how you present work experience/skills and answer the form questions). Self funding GDL/LPC/LLM, is a very subjective decision, which I’m not sure anyone can answer for you. It is...
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    How to write a client memo

    From experience the structure is key, especially if you are then asked to present on the memo. It will be easier to use as a presentation tool if you have structured it well, and the headings act as a guide to your presentation.
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    How to answer why us?

    I’d be hesitant to talk about firm culture as a motivation for wanting to join a firm. Every firm seems to say their culture is great. There are lots of different things which make up the culture of a firm. And like you say finding personal evidence to back up your fit to that culture can be...
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    Any chance for international students?

    Agreed it’s v hard but don’t give up. Many ppl go many cycles. All firms “should” be open for you, otherwise it’s blatant discrimination. I doubt it’s being an international student. Have you been able to identify where you’re falling down in the process? Have you been able to maximise your...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Consider: -whether applying for a winter scheme will prevent you from applying for spring or summer. And if applying for any scheme at all prevents you from applying for a direct TC. Each firm operates these rules differently. - roll recruitment or not. Winter deadlines are sooner so you hear...
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    Distinguishing experiences in TC Personal Statement to those listed as'Work Experience'

    For the blank box, I'd personally structure it like a cover letter (despite the repetition). And then the work exp section detail all employment/work exp (again). For the "Please provide a personal statement explaining why you would like to pursue a career with _____.", yes I agree. If it were...
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    How to secure paralegal position with no experience?

    I wouldn't worry about having any experience in a legal department. Before going into the interview, focus more around the skills that are potentially required for the role and/or type of department. Research the different skills a Paralegal might need in say Litigation, compared to say...
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    Distinguishing experiences in TC Personal Statement to those listed as'Work Experience'

    What is the precise question behind the personal statement? Or is it literally just a blank box/pls insert cover letter type?
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    Tell us about a recent business story that has interested you?

    I would consider “recent” quote loosely. It’s more about how you talk about or analyse the issue. Obviously don’t pick something many years ago, but a few months seems fine to me. There’s only so much you/I/we can convincingly find interesting. Personally, I would always have a couple of base...
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    Cover Letter

    Try and answer the following.... Why does their reputation matter to you? What is it about the work that you like? Why does the ranking matter for clients/the work/the jurisdiction? How does their ranking support any career aspirations and/or secondment hopes? Does it provide for any special...
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    GDL

    Where are you looking to apply? If the mainstream places and not a niche location, as long as you have money lined up/can pay the deposit, and it’s not the day or two before the start of the course you’ll get a place on the GDL. Other may disagree, but it’s not very competitive compared to say...
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    Training Contracts for Beginners

    Sound advice from @Jaysen. I think the choice is entirely subjective and down to your preference. Just to note, sometimes the decision will be made for you. For example, where law firms specify the only way to get a TC is through a VS. Given your experience and the time of year with...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Won’t strictly educate you about the the finance world for applications/interviews, but also suggest Liar’s Poker and/or the big short as something a bit different to the names already suggested.
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Varies soooooo much from firm to firm. Therefore, difficult to give a timescale. Try to be patient and not worry about hearing back. Just keep firing off applications, almost trying to forget about what you submit.
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Yes, @Helena couldn’t have put it better myself. I promise the struggle will be worth it!!! Just keep going and persevering, which I know is easier said than done. I’ve found it’s made me more accepting and willing to put in the hours required as a trainee. I know how hard I’ve hard to work to...
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    New members - Don't be afraid to post!

    Just want echo what Jaysen has said above. Please please do use the forum. For all those questions, you thought you couldn’t ask at law firm events in fear of looking stupid or you didn’t know who to ask. Create an anon account if need be. VS/TC applications are an anxious and brutal process -...
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    About to make another TC application

    And https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/new-to-the-corporate-law-academy-start-here.1058/
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    About to make another TC application

    These guides comprehensively provide some sound advice. https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/the-complete-guide-to-training-contract-applications/ https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/training-contract-applications-the-2018-guide/

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