I had a feedback phone call with grad recruitment and they said "this is a bit weird but their notes said you have strong eye contact" LOL.Does anyone think there’s any relevance in tc interviews to note taking?
is no note taking good or bad and is frequent note taking good or bad?
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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Think lots of people have asked this before but how can you overcome failing to convert a VS?. I know the advice of showing you listened to feedback by doing xyz but.. I have an interview coming up at v similar firm to the one I didn’t convert the vac scheme at. The feedback was annoyingly positive and they said it was the strongest cohort they’d ever had. (So essentially they just like others more than me).
Atm the new firm know I did the Vs but don’t know I didn’t get the Tc.
If I was the interviewer I’d be seriously concerned that another firm thoroughly checked you out for a couple of weeks and didn’t want you. Any advice on overcoming this?
Atm the new firm know I did the Vs but don’t know I didn’t get the Tc.
If I was the interviewer I’d be seriously concerned that another firm thoroughly checked you out for a couple of weeks and didn’t want you. Any advice on overcoming this?
Yep, I have. I got my TC offer in 2023 and I graduated in 2017!
As someone who graduated in 2020… this is super reassuring
I’ve been in this situation before as I got really mediocre feedback from another firm - they basically said I was average (lol) so I thought about which part of the AC during the VS could have improved on to make myself more outstanding. I believed I didn’t contribute as frequently or as insightfully as my other team mates and realised it was partly due to nerves + my lack of confidence when it came to public speaking that I’ve struggled with. I was able to then demonstrate a part of the AC component that I improved in (and the results spoke for themselves, as the firm required me to pass the AC before the final TC interview)
So essentially this is another “what are your weaknesses” or “how to you get up from failure” question. They’re testing you on your self awareness and humility, and don’t worry, they know that some firms don’t take the majority of VS students! When I got asked this, the interviewer was very understanding and sympathetic
Alhamdulillah, after 2.5 years of applications and 5 vacation schemes been offered training contracts with Dentons and Pinsent Masons!!!
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No need to put it as a letter. Personal statements can go straight into your opening sentence/paragraph and do not need a form of sign off either.
@Jessica Booker i have a question. I applied to Macfarlanes for the summer vac scheme but got rejected post-AC. I am now planning on applying there again but for their direct TC as I have gained experience at another firm since I last applied. The question is, should I be changing the previous answers that I attempted in my VS application? (eg why Macfarlanes)
Hi im not Jessica but I was in the same position with Macfarlanes and during my feedback phone call with grad recruitment they told me to change the answers if I apply for the direct TC but the general reasons could be similar.
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I would alway look to update application questions, particularly to reflect on your more recent experiences. Even your why Macfarlanes may have been influenced/changed slightly by your experience at the other firm.
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Think the OP was referring to a TC offer after VS.
If you applied May 27, then it was for the Direct TC, which recently closed. They have prob not handed anything out yet.
@Jessica Booker How many pages should an ideal resume be if that is the only thing alongside grades + cover letter is asked for in a VS app?
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