Hello Everyone!
I have just came across TCLA (must have been living under a rock) and was wondering if anyone in the community has any advice for me based on my situation.
By way of context, I am a recent First Class Law Graduate from a Russell Group University. In the Summer of 2018, I undertook a Vacation Scheme at Norton Rose Fulbright but unfortunately did not manage to convert it into a TC. I was also NRF's Campus Ambassador. The feedback I received was positive, but my final TC interview let me down where I persisted with my point of view, as I thought I was trying to be 'caught out', yet later realised I had been mistaken. I was told at the time to re-apply, but during the final year of university, I suffered from difficult family circumstances and so chose to focus on my studies. I have recently got back in contact and asked NRF's HR if I can apply again based on my prior experience and I was advised I could apply for the Spring VC or the TC directly.
My question is which opportunity I should apply for. On one hand I view the VC as a way of showcasing my resilience, how I have worked on my feedback and a way to demonstrate how much my commercial awareness has improved. On the other hand, perhaps I would be more likely to be given a TC interview as 'one last shot', considering I have already experienced the NRF culture and gained experience there.
I feel like I am in an unusual position and don't really know what route to take, yet feel there is nothing to loose by making one last application!
Thank you all in advance for any views you might have.
I have just came across TCLA (must have been living under a rock) and was wondering if anyone in the community has any advice for me based on my situation.
By way of context, I am a recent First Class Law Graduate from a Russell Group University. In the Summer of 2018, I undertook a Vacation Scheme at Norton Rose Fulbright but unfortunately did not manage to convert it into a TC. I was also NRF's Campus Ambassador. The feedback I received was positive, but my final TC interview let me down where I persisted with my point of view, as I thought I was trying to be 'caught out', yet later realised I had been mistaken. I was told at the time to re-apply, but during the final year of university, I suffered from difficult family circumstances and so chose to focus on my studies. I have recently got back in contact and asked NRF's HR if I can apply again based on my prior experience and I was advised I could apply for the Spring VC or the TC directly.
My question is which opportunity I should apply for. On one hand I view the VC as a way of showcasing my resilience, how I have worked on my feedback and a way to demonstrate how much my commercial awareness has improved. On the other hand, perhaps I would be more likely to be given a TC interview as 'one last shot', considering I have already experienced the NRF culture and gained experience there.
I feel like I am in an unusual position and don't really know what route to take, yet feel there is nothing to loose by making one last application!
Thank you all in advance for any views you might have.
