TC Application Writing Group

Adrian_S

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Hi friends!

I mentioned the idea of starting a weekly application writing group in the vacation scheme thread. The suggestion seems to have received some positive responses!

As a former graduate student, I think writing groups can be incredibly helpful for discussing one’s work with peers in a lower-stakes environment. They can offer us a place to consider a different approach to our applications. Not only that, but there is evidence from psychological research that thinking about problems in relation to people who are geographically distant can increase creativity!

For now, @S87 recommended that we should meet virtually around April to make a list of firms that offer direct training contract applications and give each other some advice. After that, we can schedule weekly meetings in May to discuss our progress and give each other feedback. We can discuss more of these details in early/mid April, deciding the best way to divide up our writing.

There's one final thing worth mentioning here: The TCLA application review service is a great resource! After we've all worked through some of our writing together by mid-June, I would recommend using the application review service to get one final set of edits on your work. I've used the service a handful of times and it's been enlightening to say the least.

Open to further suggestions! Feel free to direct message me :)
 
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ofm

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    I'm interested as well - the only thing is my job is very demanding and I may not be able to attend every week. Will that be an issue for those in the group? Thanks!
     
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    S87

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    I'm interested as well - the only thing is my job is very demanding and I may not be able to attend every week. Will that be an issue for those in the group? Thanks!
    Hey nice to have you on board!
    We don’t plan to meet every week because we are all busy with our jobs and personal lives. So, feel free to join us and make your contribution.
     
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    QueenieM

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    Hi friends!

    I mentioned the idea of starting a weekly application writing group in the vacation scheme thread. The suggestion seems to have received some positive responses!

    As a former graduate student, I think writing groups can be incredibly helpful for discussing one’s work with peers in a lower-stakes environment. They can offer us a place to consider a different approach to our applications. Not only that, but there is evidence from psychological research that thinking about problems in relation to people who are geographically distant can increase creativity!

    For now, @S87 recommended that we should meet virtually around April to make a list of firms that offer direct training contract applications and give each other some advice. After that, we can schedule weekly meetings in May to discuss our progress and give each other feedback. We can discuss more of these details in early/mid April, deciding the best way to divide up our writing.

    There's one final thing worth mentioning here: The TCLA application review service is a great resource! After we've all worked through some of our writing together by mid-June, I would recommend using the application review service to get one final set of edits on your work. I've used the service a handful of times and it's been enlightening to say the least.

    Open to further suggestions! Feel free to direct message me :)

    I am interested to join this TC application writing group, please count me in. This is a fantastic idea to give each other feedback and ways to improve their application writing skills.


    - Queenie Man, LLB final year law student
     

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