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  1. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    At the risk of being a bit blunt, I'm going to try and give some fairly pragmatic advice here: This feels to me a wee bit like you're at the risk of counting your chickens before they hatch. If I were in your position, I wouldn't be thinking about this until I had the decision to make -...
  2. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I'm assuming you mean an interview post-application which may discuss things you said in your application here, but please do correct me if I'm wrong in that. I would re-read your application again before the interview to really brush up and help you remember everything you said, and also...
  3. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I would echo Jess' advice here. At the end of the day, firms know that - as an applicant - it's not a monogamous relationship between you and them, they know you need to cast your net wide and you don't need to try and gloss over that per se. Focus on the positives - applying to a number of...
  4. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I would agree with Jess' advice here - the only thing I would add is a little reminder to try and keep it fairly straightforward in style and structure to allow nuance in your analysis and reasoning to shine through without getting lost in an answer that isn't direct enough! Other than that, I...
  5. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I think firms are aware that VVSs are less full of practical stuff like you mention, so I wouldn't worry too much here. You can nevertheless take away a lot of positive learning from a VVS in this format, though. Have a think about what you learned on the exercises you did, what feedback you...
  6. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Ahh many thanks - I didn't go in to open the application portal (for obvious reasons). That makes a lot of sense!
  7. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hey Asil, are you sure about this? I just checked their website and it still appears to say TBC with an aim to open August. I could have missed an update though so feel free to point me to wherever it is!
  8. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    This is what I did. When I knew that the second firm wasn't the one I wanted, I first of all formally accepted and received confirmation of my acceptance for offer A, then I arranged a call with grad rec at firm B to withdraw from the exit interview process to prevent me possibly being made...
  9. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    The polite thing to do is phone the firm in this scenario.
  10. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Not necessarily- if a given firm treats PE as a branch of their finance practice, then engage with it as such for that application. This links back to the general principal that you always want to tailor an application to the particular firm; ignoring its team structure in that regard wouldn't...
  11. Jacob Miller

    Introduction

    Welcome to the forum! Great to have you here, enjoy exploring!
  12. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    It depends a lot on the firm. Broadly, PE teams will sit in a transactional department but it really is it's own beast so I always discourage candidates from seeing it as "a branch of M&A" or something similar.
  13. Jacob Miller

    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    For the competency interview, I would recommend starting with my Definitive Guide to Law Firm Interviews, available via the link in my signature. Scenario interviews, by the manner in which HSF do them, are somewhat hard to prep for. Bear in mind that their strongest practice areas are...
  14. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I might be able to help with this, but I'm not sure. Feel free to DM me, I'll explain my position and can see if it's helpful.
  15. Jacob Miller

    My TC journey (career changer advice)

    This is an absolutely brilliant thread, thanks so much @HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh for putting it together.
  16. Jacob Miller

    DAC Beachcroft AC outcome

    Yeah I would tend to say a week is too little time to send a chaser unless they told you that you'd hear back much sooner. If they didn't give you a deadline, and you haven't heard back after a fortnight, I would maybe begin to consider it but even then that's not a lot of time, especially at...
  17. Jacob Miller

    Clifford Chance vs Freshfields

    If it were me personally, I would opt for Freshfields. Freshfields and CC are both phenomenal firms, but I personally see Freshies as trailblazers in everything they do. It also depends on what you want from your TC and career in terms of practice areas - if you're wanting finance/ banking, CC...
  18. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I agree with Jess that this example is absolutely fine. Achievements aren't always big, shiny, gold-plated blockbusters - in a commercial law setting, achievements aren't always spectacular either - an achievement might be helping an associate deliver a letter on time, filing a bunch of...
  19. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    My main suggestion is not to overcomplicate it - these sorts of presentations are best kept straightforward and simple, with plenty of signposting and a clear, easy to follow line of argument with some nuance in analysis. Bear in mind time constraints, practise speaking to time and build in time...
  20. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    So nice to see all the TC posts recently! Delighted for each and every one of you - it's so incredibly rewarding for all of us to see your hard work and effort coming to fruition.

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