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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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Bit of a random question, but I need some outside perspectives.

I am writing my answers for Hogan Lovells' SVS, and detailing some of my academic awards. I have currently written: 'I possess an excellent academic track record, achieving XX prize and the highest results in XX'. Does that come across as bragging a bit too much? Should I prefix the sentence with something like: 'I was honoured to' or 'My hard work helped me' to mitigate that risk, albeit risking waffling and taking away words from my other experiences?

Cheers in advance :)
 
Bit of a random question, but I need some outside perspectives.

I am writing my answers for Hogan Lovells' SVS, and detailing some of my academic awards. I have currently written: 'I possess an excellent academic track record, achieving XX prize and the highest results in XX'. Does that come across as bragging a bit too much? Should I prefix the sentence with something like: 'I was honoured to' or 'My hard work helped me' to mitigate that risk, albeit risking waffling and taking away words from my other experiences?

Cheers in advance :)
I attended an application workshop with Hogan Lovells and they said you should never be afraid of bragging (as long as it doesn't come off very obnoxious I imagine), the whole point of the application is to convey how great you are - so I think that would be fine.
 
hi all, anyone who has recently received a response from HL grad rec regarding a query, how long did it take to hear back from them ( I know grad rec are busy I just wanted to know when to roughly expect a response)?
I'm in the same boat, bud! Is it evil if I say it depends? Most of the time it's 3-5 working days. If it is as busy as it is now? A week/week and a half. I think their Winter Vac Scheme is now/has just happened so getting the TC contracts sorted, signed and done. Combine that with app reviews, organising ACs for vac schemes, etc, it's like rush hour at the Oxford Street McDonald's this week - no chance of a break. They're good with replying but with the above, a little leniency is best!
I'm waiting on Lift Off and I am stressed beyond belief!
 
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Bit of a random question, but I need some outside perspectives.

I am writing my answers for Hogan Lovells' SVS, and detailing some of my academic awards. I have currently written: 'I possess an excellent academic track record, achieving XX prize and the highest results in XX'. Does that come across as bragging a bit too much? Should I prefix the sentence with something like: 'I was honoured to' or 'My hard work helped me' to mitigate that risk, albeit risking waffling and taking away words from my other experiences?

Cheers in advance :)
Not at all! ☺️ Applications should be the place where you can feel free to show off your aptitudes! (Although.. I don't see how you perceive it as bragging - you really achieved that, with your own efforts; it's something commendable and they will admire you for it)
 
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