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<blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 28479" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>Hi All,</p><p></p><p>I've carved out time this week to answer any questions you may have in this thread!</p><p></p><p><strong>Some background about me: </strong></p><p></p><p>It feels like I went through the process a long time ago now, but back when I did, I secured interviews with 13 law firms, completed four vacation schemes and converted three into training contract offers. Before starting up TCLA, I was a trainee for a short time at the US law firm Weil Gotshal & Manges.</p><p></p><p>Since starting up TCLA in February 2018, I've provided detailed feedback on over 1,000 vacation scheme and training contract applications, carried out hundreds of mock interviews and seen plenty of candidates go from battling with rejection to securing training contract offers. Probably my main takeaway from this is how much of the application process is a 'skill', which means it's something you can improve at over time with the right practice.</p><p></p><p><strong>What to ask me:</strong></p><p></p><p>I'm probably most able to share my thoughts on:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Application questions</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Improving performance in video interviews, interviews and vacation schemes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Developing commercial awareness</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Dealing with rejection</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Becoming a 'stand out' candidate</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Improving productivity</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Making the most of LinkedIn</li> </ul><p>That said, feel free to ask anything and I'll let you know if I'm not best placed to answer your question/guide you otherwise. If it's a graduate recruitment question, I'll likely guide you towards <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/ask-a-graduate-recruiter-anything.1557/" target="_blank"><u>Jess's AMA thread</u></a>. Likewise, it has been a while since I've been through the process, so I may also direct you to <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/ask-alice-g-future-trainee-at-freshfields-anything.2276/" target="_blank"><u>Alice's AMA thread</u></a>.</p><p></p><p>Finally, it's worth noting that I've never been a recruiter, so my advice is always based on what I imagine recruiters will care about, rather than having any insider insight on the process. All of this to say, please don't take my advice as gospel.</p><p></p><p>Looking forward to your questions!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaysen, post: 28479, member: 1"] Hi All, I've carved out time this week to answer any questions you may have in this thread! [B]Some background about me: [/B] It feels like I went through the process a long time ago now, but back when I did, I secured interviews with 13 law firms, completed four vacation schemes and converted three into training contract offers. Before starting up TCLA, I was a trainee for a short time at the US law firm Weil Gotshal & Manges. Since starting up TCLA in February 2018, I've provided detailed feedback on over 1,000 vacation scheme and training contract applications, carried out hundreds of mock interviews and seen plenty of candidates go from battling with rejection to securing training contract offers. Probably my main takeaway from this is how much of the application process is a 'skill', which means it's something you can improve at over time with the right practice. [B]What to ask me:[/B] I'm probably most able to share my thoughts on: [LIST] [*]Application questions [*]Improving performance in video interviews, interviews and vacation schemes [*]Developing commercial awareness [*]Dealing with rejection [*]Becoming a 'stand out' candidate [*]Improving productivity [*]Making the most of LinkedIn [/LIST] That said, feel free to ask anything and I'll let you know if I'm not best placed to answer your question/guide you otherwise. If it's a graduate recruitment question, I'll likely guide you towards [URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/ask-a-graduate-recruiter-anything.1557/'][U]Jess's AMA thread[/U][/URL]. Likewise, it has been a while since I've been through the process, so I may also direct you to [URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/ask-alice-g-future-trainee-at-freshfields-anything.2276/'][U]Alice's AMA thread[/U][/URL]. Finally, it's worth noting that I've never been a recruiter, so my advice is always based on what I imagine recruiters will care about, rather than having any insider insight on the process. All of this to say, please don't take my advice as gospel. Looking forward to your questions! [/QUOTE]
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