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    Updating a submitted application to show incoming vacation schemes

    Hello, This is my first time applying for vacation schemes and training contracts, so I do not have any vacation scheme experience. I recently heard back from a top 20 firm that I have gained a vacation scheme place with them this summer. I have been putting this as an incoming vacation scheme...
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    • applications assesment centre vacation scheme
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  2. Zubin

    Virtual Assessment Center - Written Exercise

    Hi everyone! I have a virtual assessment tomorrow. It's a written exercise, where we book a one-hour time slot. I've been practising case studies and writing letters, and have been reading about the firm. Wondering if anyone can shed any light on what the one hour is like if they've ever done...
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    • assessment centre vacation scheme virtual written assessment written exercise
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
  3. chichi

    No vacation schemes secured

    Hi guys, I'm quite new around here and I'd really appreciate some guidance. I'm a second-year Law student on a 3-year course. Admittedly, I did apply to the vac schemes late but I sent in a decent amount of applications, rejected from 4 so far, and not feeling that confident about the rest, at...
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    • 2021 2022 advice application rejection second year summer vac scheme training contract vac scheme vacation scheme
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
  4. Jacob Miller

    My experience of the Travers Smith Vacation Scheme *Successful conversion - future trainee*

    Hi all, As promised, the following will be a brief breakdown of my experience of the Travers Smith Vacation Scheme after seeing a flurry of offers made in recent days. It will only be a 'whistle-stop tour', so to speak - it's really designed to be a basis from which other questions can flow...
  5. NextStageOfTheApplication

    The firm's USP

    I have been researching firms to apply to. I was wondering how to answer "how does the firm set itself apart from other firms, what is their USP"? Is there a specific way of going about this i.e. following the research, do I have to come to a conclusion of what I think the firm's USP is?
  6. hulsef

    Taylor Vinters Application Question

    I'm currently applying to Taylor Vinters for their 2021 vacation scheme and have come to the following question. If you were asked to advise our management team on one key area for Taylor Vinters to focus on in the next three years, what would that be and why? (250) Should I mention an area...
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    • application application help application question taylor vinters vacation scheme
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
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    Vacation Schemes for second year law (on four year course)

    Hi, I am on a four year law course with a year abroad and am wondering which firms I can apply to for vacation schemes when in my second year?
  8. Alice07

    Travers Smith - winter or summer vacation scheme

    I am on my second application cycle now and am really disappointed to say that I have just been rejected from the firm I applied for this cycle (Eversheds). Feeling really upset and in need of some advice. My question is regarding Travers Smith. Is it easier to get a training contract, or in...
  9. Alice07

    Travers smith - winter or summer vacation scheme

    I'm new to TCLA, so have no idea really how to use this. I'm on my second application cycle now and really disappointed to say that I didn't get into the firm I applied to and really liked (Eversheds). My question regards the next application. Is it easier to get a training contract, or into...
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    Watson Farley Williams video interviews

    Struggling to find information on how long you have to answer the questions. I understand there/s a minute-and-a-half to prepare, but does anyone know how long to give the actual answers? Thanks!
    • Am92
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    • interview interview prep interview question law firm vacation scheme vacation scheme interview video interview virtual
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
  11. Laurenjosephine

    Question

    I really don't understand how I am meant to approach this question?! "What is it about the profile of the Boodle Hatfield client base which attracts you?"
  12. Laurenjosephine

    Client Focus Question

    On Withers' application, they ask for you to tell them about a time you delivered 'client focus' but I'm not really sure what that is? Would working in a supermarket be an example? Would using another example for my time working in a supermarket be repetitive because I can't think of anything...
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    CMS Assessment Centre

    Hi! Does anybody have any insight into the assessment centre process for CMS Academy and what to prep for it, specifically the partner interview? Feel free to DM me! I am so nervous and would love to have a chat about it if you've been through it before! Thank you! :)
  14. Laurenjosephine

    Missing A Level Grade Requirements

    I achieved ABB in my A Levels, but some firms require that you have AAB at A Level. Would this entirely write off my application/ruin my chances of being considered, even if I am on track for 2.1?
  15. Jacob Miller

    Foundations of Commercial Law: Practice Areas, Firm Groups and Applications *Monday Article Series*

    Introduction Something we’re very proud of at TCLA is the vast breadth and depth of advice that candidates have contributed to the forum. That doesn’t necessarily suit everyone, though – indeed, it can even be somewhat intimidating to those who are new to the world of commercial law. Maybe...
    • Jacob Miller
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    • applications global elite interviews magic circle practice areas silver circle training contract vacation scheme
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: General Discussion
  16. Jacob Miller

    Definitive Guide to Assessed Negotiations! *Monday Article Series*

    Hi All! Please see below my Guide to Assessed Negotiation Exercises at Assessment Centres and during Vacation Schemes. This guide has been built from my own experiences of assessed and real-world negotiations as well as having consulted with Grad Rec specialists. This is also the first in a...
    • Jacob Miller
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    • applications assessed negotiation assessment assessment centre assessment day interviews negotiation negotiation exercise vac scheme vacation scheme
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
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    Squire Patton Boggs personal statement

    Hi guys Merry Christmas to all! :) Does anyone have any advice on the SPB personal statement for their London vacation scheme? It's only 300 words but on their website they give guidance here about what to include, and there's just so much: A personal introduction – Think about what you think...
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    • application personal statement spb squire squire patton boggs vacation scheme
    • Replies: 97
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
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    should solicitors challenge their partners/superiors?

    this is the kind of question that I find particularly hard in situational interviews/tests. E.g. you've been working on a project and are almost done, but then your boss tells you that there's been a massive change and you need to start over again. Or, something like helping your client pay as...
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    If clients are increasingly unwilling to pay high fees, how else can law firms make money?

    I've seen a few variations of this question, e.g.: given that London clients are not willing to pay as high fees as Wall Street clients, how can UK firms stay competitive against US firms? or How can firms survive the proliferation of AI which may render charging high fees for services...
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    Vac Scheme: Who can apply ?

    I do apologise first, this may be a silly question. Pinsent masons' Vac scheme page says "apply in your penultimate year (law) or final year (non-law) onwards". My question is: can graduates apply as well?

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