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<blockquote data-quote="George Maxwell" data-source="post: 112673" data-attributes="member: 17165"><p>Hey [USER=3352]@nisadee[/USER],</p><p></p><p>I hope you don't mind me giving some thoughts on the above too!</p><p></p><p>1. I thought <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2021-22-1.4197/post-100549" target="_blank">this post</a> where I outlined my thoughts on this question might be helpful here. Ultimately it is a personal choice what you divulge in an interview scenario. That being said, I really do not think that there is any harm in being honest here. Firms know that TCs are extremely competitive. They also know that people often send applications before they are set on exactly the sort of firm that they want to work for. I think this is the norm honestly.</p><p></p><p>So personally I don't think it is any bad thing to suggest that you are being prudent about the (frankly extremely important) career choice that you are about to make by experiencing a range of firms. For example, I was never criticised by any of the firms I received VS offers from about the firms I had obtained VS offers with. For context, two of these firms were Akin Gump and Herbert Smith Freehills, who offer very different training opportunities. </p><p></p><p>I will say though, if you do choose to speak about your other offers, be willing (and prepared) to justify your applications!</p><p></p><p>2. Touching on how to excel in group exercises, broadly speaking my advice would be to view the others on the AC as your teammates rather than competition. Apart from anything, it means that the experience for you (if you are anything like me) will be a lot more pleasant and you may even keep in touch afterwards (as I did in mine). I speak about this in<a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/assessment-centres-how-to-prepare.4534/#post-93589" target="_blank"> this post</a>, which might be worth checking out. </p><p></p><p>I also thought it might be helpful to link you to some of the best posts on TCLA about group exercises too. [USER=16764]@James Carrabino[/USER] did two fantastic posts <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2021-22-1.4197/page-189#post-92112" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/presentation-tips.5292/post-111988" target="_blank">here</a> about group exercises and presentations. [USER=1572]@Dheepa[/USER]'s <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/2020-21-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion.2732/page-407#post-57390" target="_blank">post</a> is also definitely worth taking a look at! </p><p></p><p>I hope that with these tips in mind you might find the idea of group exercises a little less daunting. I empathise with you though. Ultimately remember that you have every right to speak, contribute and make a success out of the exercise (just as much as everyone else). These are stressful experiences, so it is absolutely normal to feel this way.</p><p></p><p>3. I thought that <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/imposter-syndrome.4474/" target="_blank">this thread</a> would be worth checking out on imposter syndrome. Please remember that the community is here to support you. I am delighted that you feel comfortable enough to post questions on here too. As I said above, you are not in the position that you are in by chance. You have been selected because firms have seen something in <strong>you</strong>. </p><p></p><p>Feel free to come back with any further questions if you would like! I hope this was helpful 🙌</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="George Maxwell, post: 112673, member: 17165"] Hey [USER=3352]@nisadee[/USER], I hope you don't mind me giving some thoughts on the above too! 1. I thought [URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2021-22-1.4197/post-100549']this post[/URL] where I outlined my thoughts on this question might be helpful here. Ultimately it is a personal choice what you divulge in an interview scenario. That being said, I really do not think that there is any harm in being honest here. Firms know that TCs are extremely competitive. They also know that people often send applications before they are set on exactly the sort of firm that they want to work for. I think this is the norm honestly. So personally I don't think it is any bad thing to suggest that you are being prudent about the (frankly extremely important) career choice that you are about to make by experiencing a range of firms. For example, I was never criticised by any of the firms I received VS offers from about the firms I had obtained VS offers with. For context, two of these firms were Akin Gump and Herbert Smith Freehills, who offer very different training opportunities. I will say though, if you do choose to speak about your other offers, be willing (and prepared) to justify your applications! 2. Touching on how to excel in group exercises, broadly speaking my advice would be to view the others on the AC as your teammates rather than competition. Apart from anything, it means that the experience for you (if you are anything like me) will be a lot more pleasant and you may even keep in touch afterwards (as I did in mine). I speak about this in[URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/assessment-centres-how-to-prepare.4534/#post-93589'] this post[/URL], which might be worth checking out. I also thought it might be helpful to link you to some of the best posts on TCLA about group exercises too. [USER=16764]@James Carrabino[/USER] did two fantastic posts [URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2021-22-1.4197/page-189#post-92112']here[/URL] and [URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/presentation-tips.5292/post-111988']here[/URL] about group exercises and presentations. [USER=1572]@Dheepa[/USER]'s [URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/2020-21-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion.2732/page-407#post-57390']post[/URL] is also definitely worth taking a look at! I hope that with these tips in mind you might find the idea of group exercises a little less daunting. I empathise with you though. Ultimately remember that you have every right to speak, contribute and make a success out of the exercise (just as much as everyone else). These are stressful experiences, so it is absolutely normal to feel this way. 3. I thought that [URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/imposter-syndrome.4474/']this thread[/URL] would be worth checking out on imposter syndrome. Please remember that the community is here to support you. I am delighted that you feel comfortable enough to post questions on here too. As I said above, you are not in the position that you are in by chance. You have been selected because firms have seen something in [B]you[/B]. Feel free to come back with any further questions if you would like! I hope this was helpful 🙌 [/QUOTE]
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