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  1. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I've thankfully never had to do a video interview for a VS/ TC, but yes I generally agree that talking to a camera with nobody on the other side is quite an unnatural, unnerving experience where it's hard to really present the best version of yourself! They make you realise just how much we rely...
  2. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Fingers crossed! The wait is the most agonising part, without a doubt - do bear in mind, though, that not all firms will make their offers all at once. Many firms will make a batch of offers, then wait a while before issuing another batch as they need to wait and see broad acceptance rates etc etc.
  3. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I don't know if you'll already be familiar with it, but this thread is a great resource for looking at VI's and may help you do a retrospective critique. I would suggest not to be too discouraged, though - VI's are one of the most brutal filtering stages in my experience, and generally have a...
  4. Jacob Miller

    Paralegal Interview

    It's reasonably likely to be in a similar domain to what might be a case study exercise in a TC/ VS AC. In terms of decoding the specific content, it's very hard to say - a starting point is to consider the particular role you're applying for (i.e., department etc) and consider what sort of...
  5. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    No, this isn't a sign of a lack of dedication/ commitment in any way; as @whisperingrock says, it's the opposite. Firms (recruiters, more specifically) don't live in a bubble where they think you're only applying to them! That wouldn't be reasonable. They know you're likely to spread your...
  6. Jacob Miller

    Memery Crystal First Round Interview

    Hi, if you're not already familiar with it then I'd recommend checking out my interview guide available via the link in my signature below this comment 🙂
  7. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    ENORMOUS CONGRATULATIONS!!! Massive well done, and the shootout is massively appreciated! Enjoy the celebrations.
  8. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    This is me over the back! I hate mornings, much much more of a night owl 😂
  9. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hey, First off - this sounds like a horrible experience. Having been in an almost-identical situation myself in the past (went to an interview with septicaemia) I can empathise. I personally didn't email GradRec when this happened to me and I deeply regretted it for a long time. I would email...
  10. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    There's no one set answer. If I'm to speak with total candour, most paralegal positions have been extremely hard to come by. Because the TC market has been so horrifically competitive this cycle, employers are upping the standards for paralegals simply because they can. Some are only looking...
  11. Jacob Miller

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

    Hey, feel free to DM me about this and I'll get back to you!
  12. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Don't worry too much, these things happen and the vast majority of people will be understanding. In the future, I would recommend just taking a second to have a deep breath or a wee sip of water before speaking. This will help you compose yourself and prevent similar issues in the future.
  13. Jacob Miller

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

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  14. Jacob Miller

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

    Hey Dwight I'll go through these questions chronologically and advise where I can, although I won't be able to give away specific details pertaining to assessments as these could easily distort the recruitment process. In re general vac scheme prep, a lot of the information here is great if...
  15. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    It's obviously hard to say specifically about the firm (please feel free to DM me if you wouldike to talk in more detail about this in confidence, though). Irrespective, though, this sounds very unusual for any large firm and it sounds to me as if you've just caught someone on a bit of a...
  16. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Okay - in that case you shouldn't face much difficulty in getting the necessary reasonable adjustments which ought to help. Circling back to your initial question in re technical questions etc, I would encourage you to start by considering what the BoE legal team are going to be primarily...
  17. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Have you declared your dyslexia to them? You are likely to be entitled to additional time or other adjustments in any assessments.
  18. Jacob Miller

    Ashurst question

    While I mostly agree with the above, I would suggest working backwards here. In your planning phase, find the thing that's causing Ashurst a problem based on something about the firm. Try and think a bit outside the box here: everyone and their dog will talk about Brexit, or post-covid WFH or...
  19. Jacob Miller

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/don%E2%80%99t-sweat-the-small-stuff-vacation-schemes.3998/ If you're prone to overthinking, the above thread might help you out.
  20. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I'm of the opinion that it's almost invariably worth sending an application off, unless that application is going to be of such poor quality (eg you tried to write it in an hour) that it would be an affront to your capabilities to submit it.

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