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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don't think there's a no hard and fast rule on this. In my opinion, it's more important to give a full answer to the question by pick one or two points and keep it succinctly to that with a structured answer to avoid waffling. Obviously, don't spend too long answering it, but I wouldn't rush...
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    a confused law student's TC journey :)

    Sorry to hear that, but keep your head up! You are good enough to be a lawyer and the fact that you did a vacation scheme is a major feather in your cap. I won't lie to you: From personal experience, it is hard to get a paralegal role, but that shouldn't stop you. I'm not sure if you've done...
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    TC getting pulled?

    Hi there! Just thought I'd give my two-cents on this. I get why you might be concerned about this, but in my past experience with coursework, even where I've referenced properly, I still get like 5% plagiarism – I think I even had 14% once or something. Most of what Turnitin claims I plagiarised...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi there! You might know this method already, but the way I tend to tackle these sorts of competency questions is by using the STAR method. I basically outline first the Situation, then the Task, followed by the Action(s) I took, and finish off by talking about the Result I received. I find that...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi there! I generally caution against reapplying the same cycle just because it is hard to demonstrate substantial improvement within just a few months or unless you rewrite your entire application in a totally different way that makes your answers better – this is quite hard to do without...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi there! Based on those very specific wordings, I wouldn't reapply for the TC in the same year. If they wanted you to, they would not have used those words. In my view, this is one of those "just because you can doesn't mean you should" situations. It is quite challenging in my opinion to show...
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    Ideal time to take TCLA premium subscription?

    No worries! The list from @Jessica Booker is accurate but do bear in mind that the list is non-exhaustive. Generally speaking, international law firm in the City will sponsor international students. If there are any particular firms you want to go to but you are not sure if they take...
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    Ideal time to take TCLA premium subscription?

    Hi there! 1. On your above comment, so I understand this correctly: Are you saying some firms DO recruit for direct TCs from SECOND YEAR UNDERGRADUATE LLB STUDENTS? Yes, some firms do recruit direct TCS for second year undergraduate students (eg, White & Case). You will need to check on a...
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    Ideal time to take TCLA premium subscription?

    Hi there! I'm not sure why you're separating out applying to VS in your second year and applying for direct TCs in your third year – why not apply to both VS and direct TCs for both years? Here's a handy list of where firms recruit from. I will say though that most firms recruit via VS, which...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi there, I didn't interview at A&P so I won't be able to comment specifically. However, I did find the following which I thought might be helpful. It is from 2018 so it might be outdated. I have also attached this link which lists 260+ common interview questions. Some of them are basically the...
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    Peters & Peters - Work Experience Scheme; Training Contract

    Hi there! I did not apply to Peters & Peters so won't be able to comment specifically on the processes. However, I did find this old(ish) post I thought be might helpful – you can click the username to see the post.
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    TC prospects and law firm targeting help

    Hi, I just read through this thread and congrats on coming this far! Both @Jessica Booker and @George Maxwell have given excellent advice and insight, so I don't have anything to add by way of advice. But I thought I'd share some personal experience. I did the International Baccalaureate and got...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congrats on securing a TC! I second everything that @Kubed said. I am in the exact same position as you – I'll be starting my TC at 25 (fingers crossed, I pass the SQE). On the other hand, some of my friends will be starting their TC this year and I have a friend in his 30s with an ocean of...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @SR99 @robmaxtwist, congrats to you both on getting a TC interview! 🥳 I personally haven't applied for Withers before so I won't be able to comment on the interview structure or what to expect. However, I did find this in the Interview Experience thread, which you may find useful. Just to...
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    Contributing to legal blogs

    Hi there! I assume you're looking for a blog related to law or the legal industry. But are you looking to submit a blog to academic institution or non-academic institution? For more academic line, it seems like universities often offer it like King's Student Law Review or Oxford Business Law...
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    Introduction

    Hi Jacky, bit late to this, but I'd thought I could chime in here with a couple of my tips: Know your application inside and out – they will definitely ask you something about it. Research your interviewer (if you know who they are) – it helps you make questions which you can ask them at the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For really any cover letter, I generally follow the standard structure of: Why commercial law? Why the firm? Why you? Hope that helps! 👍
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    Planning to complete the SQE? Introduce yourself here.

    Yes, and I think it's so new that the firms themselves are trying to figure out what to do. But still I think it's wrong to abandon a future trainee simply because they failed their first time – everyone deserves a second chance. By the way, I've linked the CLLS article (which @OB hinted at)...
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    Journey to a TC!

    Nicely done! 🥳 Hoping you receive good news, and best of luck on your S&M and Freshfields TC application!
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    TCLA Forum Winners of the Week - Premium membership/Amazon voucher to be won!

    Thank you both and to the TCLA team for making this organisation the amazing initiative that it is for aspiring lawyers! It has helped me massively and I'm sure countless others achieve their dreams. I'm just glad I can be a part of this community – so truly from the bottom of my heart thank you!

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