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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="crt1s" data-source="post: 226767" data-attributes="member: 30694"><p>While I don’t recall being asked this exact question, I was asked a situational question along the lines of “if a partner asks you a question and you don’t have the answer, what would you do?” </p><p></p><p>To me, the same sentiment applies. Explain that if you were faced with this situation in the real world, you would acknowledge that you don’t have the answer, however you would assure the partner/client that you would immediately go find out the answer and follow up in a timely manner. </p><p></p><p>It’s not an issue if you don’t have all the answers. It’s more important that you handle it calmly. </p><p></p><p>Remember, lawyers are typically risk averse. Be considerate of this when answering questions, especially if you were to answer “if I were to guess…” It’s great if you’re right, but if you’re way off, it doesn’t reflect well in my view.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="crt1s, post: 226767, member: 30694"] While I don’t recall being asked this exact question, I was asked a situational question along the lines of “if a partner asks you a question and you don’t have the answer, what would you do?” To me, the same sentiment applies. Explain that if you were faced with this situation in the real world, you would acknowledge that you don’t have the answer, however you would assure the partner/client that you would immediately go find out the answer and follow up in a timely manner. It’s not an issue if you don’t have all the answers. It’s more important that you handle it calmly. Remember, lawyers are typically risk averse. Be considerate of this when answering questions, especially if you were to answer “if I were to guess…” It’s great if you’re right, but if you’re way off, it doesn’t reflect well in my view. [/QUOTE]
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