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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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<blockquote data-quote="Nicole15" data-source="post: 150604" data-attributes="member: 360"><p>Hi!</p><p></p><p>I think you should definitely go ahead and try and submit some applications for the winter VS, if you have the time. I understand your reasons for wanting to include the job on the job experience section but I think that is only useful if you will be able to extract key skills and experience from the job. Given the short time frame, it is unlikely you will able to talk about it in much detail - if you do get to interview stage, you could simply mention the job during your interview. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> One thing I have been told from many recruiters is that legal work experience is a bonus but definitely not a necessity to getting a VS / training contract - the key is conveying the skills you've obtained / honed from your work experience (whether legal / non - legal) in a strong way. It's all about how you 'sell' yourself and you can sell yourself in a great way through your non-legal work experience.</p><p></p><p>I hope this helps - wishing you all the best! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nicole15, post: 150604, member: 360"] Hi! I think you should definitely go ahead and try and submit some applications for the winter VS, if you have the time. I understand your reasons for wanting to include the job on the job experience section but I think that is only useful if you will be able to extract key skills and experience from the job. Given the short time frame, it is unlikely you will able to talk about it in much detail - if you do get to interview stage, you could simply mention the job during your interview. :) One thing I have been told from many recruiters is that legal work experience is a bonus but definitely not a necessity to getting a VS / training contract - the key is conveying the skills you've obtained / honed from your work experience (whether legal / non - legal) in a strong way. It's all about how you 'sell' yourself and you can sell yourself in a great way through your non-legal work experience. I hope this helps - wishing you all the best! :) [/QUOTE]
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