TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

laby201

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Would anyone be able to clarify if Mischon are rolling or non-rolling please? It has the following on their website:

We don't recruit on a rolling basis and whilst we do read all Vacation Scheme applications that have been submitted, we would recommend that you look to apply earlier to give you the best chance of securing an assessment day with us.

While that explicitly states they're non-rolling, why would they recommend you apply earlier if they're non-rolling? Seems contradictory so wondered if anyone knows?!
 
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Jessica Booker

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Would anyone be able to clarify if Mischon are rolling or non-rolling please? It has the following on their website:

We don't recruit on a rolling basis and whilst we do read all Vacation Scheme applications that have been submitted, we would recommend that you look to apply earlier to give you the best chance of securing an assessment day with us.

While that explicitly states they're non-rolling, why would they recommend you apply earlier if they're non-rolling? Seems contradictory so wondered if anyone knows?!
I suspect this means they review applications as they go but that hiring decisions are not made on a rolling basis.

This is the problem with “rolling basis” it actually means several different approaches.
 

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@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre I did a VI for a law firm recently and got a question that I wasn’t necessarily ready for and so therefore had to come up with an answer on the spot. The question was something along the lines of “How do you handle work pressure, and what work environments or situations do you feel pressured by?” I spoke about two points for the first part of the question, which was that I handle work pressure by prioritising my tasks (I gave an example of handling many clients and conflicting deadlines at a legal advice clinic I worked), and I also talked about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as it helps me handle the pressure. For the second part of the question I said that dealing with very tight and conflicting deadlines is a type of situation that pressures me, but because of my ability to prioritise my tasks, I’ve been able to overcome that pressure throughout my previous work experiences. Would you guys say that is an adequate answer and that I have answered the question? Really nervous about this one! Sorry for the long message, thank you!
 
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