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<blockquote data-quote="LM" data-source="post: 53762" data-attributes="member: 9535"><p>Hi [USER=815]@Chancer1998[/USER] , many thanks for the question.</p><p></p><p>You are right on the money with your response! It is always best to have a plan ahead of the TC and think about what departments you are interested in and may want to qualify into.</p><p></p><p>The way I would approach your first seat is by splitting the firm's departments into two headings: (i) transactional; and (ii) advisory. If you envisage yourself being a transactional lawyer, then I would recommend doing an advisory seat for your first seat (e.g., Antitrust, Employment, IP, etc.), and vice versa if you envisage yourself becoming an advisory lawyer. The reason I split the firm's departments into these two headings is because it helps you navigate the rest of your TC following the conclusion of your first seat. For example, say you completed an advisory seat in your first seat and absolutely hated it, then the remaining seats can be spent in transactional departments. This response should also answer your query about picking a first seat you don't envisage yourself qualifying into.</p><p></p><p>In terms of picking seats which compliment where you may want to qualify, in my opinion, this is the wrong way to look at seat selection. You want to get a broad range of seats to: 1) ensure you have multiple qualification options; and 2) ensure that you are picking the department that is right for you.</p><p></p><p>I hope this helps and if you have any additional questions, please do let me know!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LM, post: 53762, member: 9535"] Hi [USER=815]@Chancer1998[/USER] , many thanks for the question. You are right on the money with your response! It is always best to have a plan ahead of the TC and think about what departments you are interested in and may want to qualify into. The way I would approach your first seat is by splitting the firm's departments into two headings: (i) transactional; and (ii) advisory. If you envisage yourself being a transactional lawyer, then I would recommend doing an advisory seat for your first seat (e.g., Antitrust, Employment, IP, etc.), and vice versa if you envisage yourself becoming an advisory lawyer. The reason I split the firm's departments into these two headings is because it helps you navigate the rest of your TC following the conclusion of your first seat. For example, say you completed an advisory seat in your first seat and absolutely hated it, then the remaining seats can be spent in transactional departments. This response should also answer your query about picking a first seat you don't envisage yourself qualifying into. In terms of picking seats which compliment where you may want to qualify, in my opinion, this is the wrong way to look at seat selection. You want to get a broad range of seats to: 1) ensure you have multiple qualification options; and 2) ensure that you are picking the department that is right for you. I hope this helps and if you have any additional questions, please do let me know! [/QUOTE]
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