TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Parsorandini

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I am sick of getting rejected post app, and so I am overhauling my work experienc/employment section in the hope that it helps (I am almost 30 so have a load of different employment that is very varied). Just wondering if anyone has a structure for these employment descriptions that they know are what graduate recruitment wants to see? I have tried putting in loads of detail, and then less, and never really been happy with it. I understand that my application answers also need improving, but it can't harm to fix up my work section.

@Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman if you have any insights please do let me know. Or anybody else of course too :) Thank you!
 

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If I'm talking about open days in my work experience section what sorts of things should I draw out?
Personally, I’d focus on what you learnt and how it shaped your motivations rather than the detail of the open day. By focusing on what you took from the open day, you will provide more unique aspects than just describing what everyone else would have experienced at an open day (which is pretty similar from firm to firm). I would avoid making general statements like “I got the opportunity to learn more about the firm” and “I met with trainees and lawyers” as this is pretty obvious and would be something anyone could say who attended the event.
 

AlegalA

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Is anyone else's Taylor Wessing's portal crashing? I wanted to submit my app yesterday but obviously couldn't, but the problem still hasn't been resolved today. Just wondering if I should wait a bit more (the deadline isn't till December) if this is a common issue, or email early talent if it's just me!
Thanks guys!!
 

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    I was someone who kept failing firms WG tests and getting filtered out in my first cycle. This cycle I got 37/40 for Linklaters and passed DLA and CC, although idk my exact scores.

    I think while practising tests definitely helps, to consistently score high, using resources or watching videos on the underlying reasoning as to why X is the correct answer is what will help you score high consistently. Going off intuition alone never worked well for me.
    How do you know if you passed CC watson glaser?
     


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