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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Maymoonah" data-source="post: 4715" data-attributes="member: 416">1. how did you decide on which firms to apply to?<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Attend open days, networking events and dinners to understand the firm's culture and practice before you consider applying.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Follow the firm's social media to learn about more other initiatives they host for students.</li> </ul>I choose firms based on international reach and my interest in sectors where the firm operates.2. what factors in particular would you advise I should consider when choosing a firm?<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Useful factors to consider are: client base, geographical presence, practice area strengths, secondment opportunities, the size of a trainee intake.</li> </ul>3. I understand that with TC applications it's better to focus on a few rather than many (with the Bar, the more applications the better). Please correct me if I'm wrong.If so, how many applications are advisable?<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Do not apply to more than 12-15 law firms in an application cycle. Make sure that you have a clear strategy about how firms you're applying too and why.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Make sure you are aware of which firms recruit on a rolling basis. Even if the firm that you apply to doesn't recruit on a rolling basis, ensure that you apply ahead of the deadline</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Batch your applications into groups, don't send off all 12 applications at once. Send 3 first, monitor your progress, if you don't make it to the online test stage then perhaps you need to improve your written application. If you can't clear the tests, then maybe you need more practice.</li> </ul>3. How do you stay commercially aware?<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Start with following trends within sectors that have a genuine interest. You don't have to start with the Greek debt crisis if that isn't something that interests you.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The FT, Economist, Bloomberg and Guardian are all great sources.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Podcasts are a great way to stay on top of current affairs. Many law firms host podcasts themselves (Freshfields, NRF, Morgan Lewis)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Schedule time every week to keep abreast of trends. It takes time and deliberate practice to become commercially aware</li> </ul>4. Would you happen to know of anyone who has done the BPTC and then switched routes? If so, did they have to do the LPC?<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The best thing for you to do here is to be honest about what has motivated you to make the shift. Perhaps you realised a career as a barrister didn't offer the clear path to progression or client base that you were hoping to work with? Whatever your answer might be, make sure you articulate this clearly in the 'why law' section if the application form has one. </li> </ul>7. Would you happen to know whether firms do video interviews for TC or whether attending AC's is compulsory – I’ve just started a new job and I can’t personally afford to fly back for interviews.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Not a lot of firms do video interviews for the entire assessment process but they may be willing to make an exception and host part of the process virtually for you. This varies for each firm. I would recommend emailing graduate recruitment and asking them about this.</li> </ul>8. When adding in the sections for work experience, how many would you recommend?<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There is no magic number. The key is relevancy. Don't include anything older than 3 years unless its extremely significant or you've held that job/position for a while and its driven you towards a career in law.</li> </ul></blockquote>

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