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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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<blockquote data-quote="Aga123+" data-source="post: 171368" data-attributes="member: 14874"><p>As an introvert, networking was my worst fear but there are several things I find make it a little easier:</p><p></p><p>1. Speak about your interests to your supervisor or trainee buddy: You could ask: "I'm also interested in x practice area, do you know anyone within that practice area that would be open to speaking with me?" (I did this and was introduced to associates/trainees who were happy to spend 15-30mins during the scheme).</p><p></p><p>2. During vac scheme events where associates/trainees attend, start a convo and ask if they would be interested in talking further and arrange a chat whenever they're available.</p><p></p><p>3. See if there are other events during the scheme at the firm (like firm-group events/multicultural events) and attend if you have time. I attended some during a vac scheme and used that to network more.</p><p></p><p>4. Use the firm database/Linkedin to network with the leads of network/affinity groups, and ask to arrange to talk with them about their mission/updates etc. If you show a genuine interest, I'm sure they would be happy to arrange a coffee chat.</p><p></p><p>[Don't forget to keep a diary of the people you connect with and what you discussed so you can discuss it during the TC interview if asked).</p><p></p><p>Edit- as others have mentioned, there is honestly no pressure - these tips are just if you have a genuine interest in something and feel a coffee chat would benefit you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Aga123+, post: 171368, member: 14874"] As an introvert, networking was my worst fear but there are several things I find make it a little easier: 1. Speak about your interests to your supervisor or trainee buddy: You could ask: "I'm also interested in x practice area, do you know anyone within that practice area that would be open to speaking with me?" (I did this and was introduced to associates/trainees who were happy to spend 15-30mins during the scheme). 2. During vac scheme events where associates/trainees attend, start a convo and ask if they would be interested in talking further and arrange a chat whenever they're available. 3. See if there are other events during the scheme at the firm (like firm-group events/multicultural events) and attend if you have time. I attended some during a vac scheme and used that to network more. 4. Use the firm database/Linkedin to network with the leads of network/affinity groups, and ask to arrange to talk with them about their mission/updates etc. If you show a genuine interest, I'm sure they would be happy to arrange a coffee chat. [Don't forget to keep a diary of the people you connect with and what you discussed so you can discuss it during the TC interview if asked). Edit- as others have mentioned, there is honestly no pressure - these tips are just if you have a genuine interest in something and feel a coffee chat would benefit you. [/QUOTE]
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