General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Law123]

single line spacing, nothing lower than font size 10, margins not too narrow. If the page looks crowded, no one will want to read it. Normally margins would be 2 or more on all sides

Thank you, if there is no one to address the cover letter to, would Dear Sir or Madam be okay, or I've seen examples which state Dear Hiring Manager? Thank you!

 

[bethbristol]

Weird Q.. but is writing team-work instead of teamwork going to get your application discarded ?

Unlikely that a rejection will be based on one typo!

 

[M1999]

Does anyone have any tips for doing a virtual interview? I.e where you should look, what kind of helpful things to build rapport etc
Very nervous as I’ve never done one before
Thanks!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Weird Q.. but is writing team-work instead of teamwork going to get your application discarded ?

no

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Thank you, if there is no one to address the cover letter to, would Dear Sir or Madam be okay, or I've seen examples which state Dear Hiring Manager? Thank you!

either is fine.

Lawcareers.net usually tells you who to address it to

 

[Velikilawyer123]

single line spacing, nothing lower than font size 10, margins not too narrow. If the page looks crowded, no one will want to read it. Normally margins would be 2 or more on all sides

Jess, would a font size 10 (Times New Roman) also be appropriate for a CV? Assuming margins are standard 1", single line spacing.

 

[Rene]

Hey everyone, I just wanted to know if I get a TC offer from a winter vacation scheme, how long do I have to accept it? I have an offer for a vacation scheme later on in the year as well as this December and would prefer a TC from that firm over the firm this winter.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Jess, would a font size 10 (Times New Roman) also be appropriate for a CV? Assuming margins are standard 1", single line spacing.

10 is slightly small - depends on the content you have and how visually cramped it is though.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hey everyone, I just wanted to know if I get a TC offer from a winter vacation scheme, how long do I have to accept it? I have an offer for a vacation scheme later on in the year as well as this December and would prefer a TC from that firm over the firm this winter.

4 weeks - possibly shorter if the firm puts pressure on you to accept quickly. Most firms give a standard 4 week rule though.

 

[LS12]

@Jessica Booker If I'm referring to a firm receiving a tier 1 ranking from The Legal 500 in a cover letter is it:

Tier 1
tier 1
Tier One
tier one

I noted in one of TCLA's sessions it was mentioned numbers under ten should be typed but obviously this is an award and I can't find it type out as one anywhere

 

[PEN1]

Hi guys - I am taking a bit of time off studying/work before starting my TC at a Magic Circle firm. Having been through the application process myself I know how stressful and draining it can be (there is light at the end of the tunnel, I promise!). Feel free to reach out with any questions or if you would like a second opinion on your applications. Good luck!!!

 

[bethbristol]

How in depth do your reasons for being interested in a commercial story have to be? I have recently become really interested in the regulation of BigTech (in particular Google/Amazon's antitrust allegations), and took part in a virtual internship which had a section on competition which I enjoyed due to its emphasis on black letter law. I feel I could link this to the firm I would be talking to this about, as they have a good competition and technology practice. But do I need more to show why I particularly am interested in this?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker If I'm referring to a firm receiving a tier 1 ranking from The Legal 500 in a cover letter is it:

Tier 1
tier 1
Tier One
tier one

I noted in one of TCLA's sessions it was mentioned numbers under ten should be typed but obviously this is an award and I can't find it type out as one anywhere

Go by how it is written by the ranking company or on the firms website. Something like this is slightly different to saying “I worked in a team of ten”

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

How in depth do your reasons for being interested in a commercial story have to be? I have recently become really interested in the regulation of BigTech (in particular Google/Amazon's antitrust allegations), and took part in a virtual internship which had a section on competition which I enjoyed due to its emphasis on black letter law. I feel I could link this to the firm I would be talking to this about, as they have a good competition and technology practice. But do I need more to show why I particularly am interested in this?

sounds perfectly fine to me - far more specific and detailed than a lot of applications we review

 

[Samantha]

Has anyone heard back from A&O after the SJT for the summer vac scheme?

Nope. Thought I submitted it wrong. Its been over a 2 months.

 

[lawyermeup]

Has anyone heard back from A&O after the SJT for the summer vac scheme?

I've also applied for the A&O summer vac scheme, but have a feeling we won't hear back yet! I assume that they've just sorted out the Winter Vac Scheme ACs... probably won't host these ACs until January earliest!

 

[TC2020]

Can anyone recommend a book or website, with practice case study questions and answers, for anything other than Mergers and Acquisitions please?

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Can anyone recommend a book or website, with practice case study questions and answers, for anything other than Mergers and Acquisitions please?

Hey! Do you have a link to the Mergers and Acquisitions book you're talking about above?

 

[Rene]

Hey just to get a general idea, what firms recruit from direct TC applications? I assume the majority of US firms don’t?

 

[TC2020]

Hey! Do you have a link to the Mergers and Acquisitions book you're talking about above?

Hey, I use TCLA Premium for practice questions and answers, as well as general prep for Mergers and Acquisition case studies. I highly recommend! The Commercial Law Handbook by Jake Schogger is also a great read and has a fantastic section on M&A transactions