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    What are you struggling with the most right now?

    Another thing: I wonder if (premium only) TCLA could do a large, hyperlinked document with basic information about all the key firms? I'm thinking alphabetical order, with columns for rolling/non; WG; other aptitude tests; closing dates (everything has shifted to much earlier in the year)...
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    Hogan lovells paralegal interview help

    Super quick response on a busy day. STAR on the whole gives a good structure - try to have some examples of the transferable skills in your head. They basically want to know you are going to cope, be organised and hardworking, take instruction, not commit data breaches, and be the right balance...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    To me, some of this sounds like dealing with your expectations of yourself, and some of it sounds like getting comfortable with your story. My suggestions won't necessarily change things overnight but if this is something you know needs working on, then there are many roads to Rome. I don't...
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    Difficult Interview Questions

    @James Carrabino, what was the word? And would you still choose that word? (You don't have to answer either of these, and an opportunity no longer depends on the response in any case!)
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    What are you struggling with the most right now?

    Struggling with: Balancing normal life with moving forward, or not (plus research on firms that haven't rejected me yet, research on firms that aren't interested but I tried anyway, aptitude test practising, etc etc). Also, the looming SQE of which I am (to put it politely) deeply suspicious...
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    Help buying/choosing professional clothing (especially for women)

    I'd also say, never underestimate the value of a good blazer. Maybe start hunting in charity shops, and check out places like M&S. I have a blazer I got from eBay at least 10 years ago and it's still one of the first things I pull out when I want to look a bit more businesslike. @Jessica Booker...
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    Keep getting ACs but always feel like I fail them...

    Could you use your uni careers service to give you some timed practice? Do you have a helpful lawyer mate who can give you some basic summarising exercises? And frankly, as long as you are literate maybe you should try to knock it out of the park on the competency qs so they don't worry if you...
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    What are you struggling with the most right now?

    I wonder if this could be done anonymously? Is that what you meant? Success is not just about the destination - and while many TCLA members use a pseudonym, that isn't always the case. I can imagine that if suddenly users XYZthoughtIdnevergetaTC and 123lawbabe started racking up the VS offers...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This isn't a proper answer (it's been a long day!), but take a look at these previous TCLA comm awareness articles for some thoughts. Basically, this looks to me like a story about changing viewer habits, further and further from scheduled programming (think Nadine Dorries and the BBC...), but...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @LEL This could give you some starting points https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/research/future-worlds-2050-project While you don't want to get into a tangle, you were asking for suggestions rather than fully-fledged ideas, I believe. PS: A TIMELY UPDATE: @Rob93 @LEL...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    NFTs, which seem to be moving into all sorts of sectors. And yes, as above, class actions, cryptocurrency, online money laundering...
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    Rejected after VS, spirit broken and motivation zero

    I am a career changer too, and I know, it's rough out there! I would say, don't despair. This isn't about a job, it's about a match for a whole new, much better career and life. That's what you are looking for, not just a random 'yes'. Like the house that falls through or the relationship that...
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    Recruiters for Paralegal Roles

    F-Lex, LoD, Evolution Law are also good.
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    LPC interview exam fail - consequences?

    Hi - I've read and agree with the responses above (it sounds really unpleasant) but also want to point out that this is not an issue until it's an issue. The internal struggles and your approach to the rest of the course can be managed going forward. The exam will only get in the way of your...
  15. Analysis of the Week: Holding Interest?

    10 November 2021 Analysis of the Week: Holding Interest?

    Analysis of the Week: Holding Interest? By Alison Catchpole The Story On 4 November 2021, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was expected to announce a rise in interest rates. Instead, at the interest rate meeting on 2 November 2021, the vote was 7-2 to keep rates on...
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    Clyde & Co VI

    This is in my 'list of useful links' : Bright Network 40-50 mins – STRENGTHS https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/academy/module/learning-about-strengths/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Try 'JobTestPrep'? You do have to pay but it might help. And there are others that are CAPP-specific. From memory (I did some last year) it's more a 'tendency' ie personality thing than the WG which is pretty much academic/thought based. Bright Network might have some resources too? I am sure if...
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    Spelling mistake in Application forms

    Another trick: changing the font. It helps you concentrate, which helps you see the inconsistencies. But then change it back, obviously! No one wants to submit an application/cover letter in Comic Sans.
  19. Whistle Stop: CFTC Hands Record $200 Million Reward Under its Whistleblower Program

    Whistle Stop: CFTC Hands Record $200 Million Reward Under its Whistleblower Program

    Whistle Stop: CFTC Hands Record $200 Million Reward Under its Whistleblower Program By Alison Catchpole The Story Last week, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) handed a record reward of $200 million under its Whistleblower Program. The sum recognised the “specific...
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    Preparing for a paralegal interview

    Can you ask the recruiter to guide you? It's in their best interests to send suitable, prepared candidates so the least you can expect is a job description which you can spend some time researching. If you can figure out what skills are needed and how these fit with your experience, you can...

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