Having thought about the question a bit more deeply, I think you should be able to both demonstrate your interest and justify why that law should be introduced/what need it's addressing. With the obligation to provide genetic information, while you may be able to show your interest owing to your background, it may be hard to justify whether it's fulfilling a need because of the concern of discrimination that you raised.
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
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"I see the alt-right trolls lurking in the Legal Cheek comments going on about reverse racism and preferences always being given to women and minorities for jobs. I don't believe in that bull at all, but as a white, working-class Northerner male it is sadly quite tempting to make your mind wander towards cynicism when your peers with far less impressive CVs and worse grades seem to breeze through the application process (many of them have shown me their apps, so I am not throwing wild assumptions here)"
Be really careful what you say. This isn't it mate.
DLA Summer Internship secured 
So happy and grateful for everyone on this forum but also kind of anxious about having to sign my contract before my other two ACs. One of the two offers direct TC, so should I ask to convert before or after that AC? The other AC is even later in February, and does not accept direct TC apps. Any guidance is appreciated and thank you again TCLA! @Jessica Booker
So happy and grateful for everyone on this forum but also kind of anxious about having to sign my contract before my other two ACs. One of the two offers direct TC, so should I ask to convert before or after that AC? The other AC is even later in February, and does not accept direct TC apps. Any guidance is appreciated and thank you again TCLA! @Jessica Booker
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This is from their automatic email "Please note, you will only receive our online test if you have past the first stage screen of your application form". So do they review the app again with the test or that's it I passed the application form stage? I am very confused!
No I had an email last week and they've just sent another email from GR with the Teams links and time etc. Maybe email GR to confirm?
Where was your degree from (don't actually tell me, but just a point to consider - if it's from a not as well regarded/not well known foreign uni maybe that impacts things)?
Are you post-grad? Then make sure you don't prioritise to firms like Clifford Chance, who prioritise undergrads.
I also wouldn't take all the edits your friends do. Peer-review is great for typos, and when you agree with their amendments then sure, apply them, but I wouldn't say you should just take all the edits they make. You're the one who wrote the app, so you know what point you're trying to get across best.
You mention that priority is given to women/minorities (I don't think that's true BTW), but if you had any specific economic situations you also have the opportunity to mark those (first to attend uni, worked full time during uni, post code etc) - do they apply to you?
Ultimately I think you need to identify your USP, and find the firm which matches that.
Eversheds VI!
Does anyone know if the questions are mainly strengths-based or have any tips on how best to prepare?
Does anyone know if the questions are mainly strengths-based or have any tips on how best to prepare?
Not sure if it'll be the same as last year but that was almost entirely strengths-based so would recommend preparing competencies! So think about the competencies they look for/general lawyer skills and match them with experiences you have that you can talk about as examples
I’m sorry to hear that mate! I see how hard you’ve been working (and I think we’re both at the legal cheek travers event right now lol)! You’ll grab one soon!
God I low key sound like a stalker
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