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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @midnightsky990422, Thank you for your message and I can understand how this assessment might seem daunting as 15 minutes is a very limited amount of time to showcase everything you have to convince the law firm to take you on board. First of all, congratulations to you all for reaching...
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think everyone would do the LPC over the SQE if that was possible. I think it is not possible anymore and some firms will not even accept you if you studied the LPC so SQE is the only way.
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes, this is more than okay and you will be able to concretely speak about your interest in the legal profession also using your past experience in the vacation scheme you did. I think that the secret when it comes to direct training contract is try to use your experiences to showcase the...
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations for not only securing one but two? This is amazing! I would say no. I had two vacation schemes too last year and the first one I did, people at the firm used to ask me if I had other schemes and I was very honest and I think that it reflects positively as you appear more...
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It is really difficult to be able to tell without necessarily reading your answer or knowing what the prompt was about but I would say that with written exercises, you never know the standard that the law firms are looking for. You might think that what you did is not of a good standard when...
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would try to get in touch with them next week and ask some updates. They must be very busy during this time of year so I would reach out.
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @emilyding, I think that the key thing here is following the guidelines that the question is giving you, so the way I would approach the question is: Describe three ways in which you use generative AI: to strengthen your abilities, foster creativity and refine your initial ideas. Using...
  8. axelbeugre

    How to answer 'why this firm' when there's no information available about their cases?

    I would also try to use their LinkedIn page or alternatively follow the partners and associates in the department and look at what they post and what they like since they might share what they have worked on recently too. It might put you at a disadvantage as it could appear generic so I would...
  9. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I think that you should still use the usual structure for the cover letter, so: WHY LAW, WHY THE FIRM AND WHY YOU. However, I would keep the why law and why the firm section shorter and focus more on why you as you suggested. You want to give them experiences, opportunities, prizes and awards...
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think they might have offered majority of their offers if not all of them, but it would be worth emailing them to ask for updates, and reinforce your interest in the firm.
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Massive congratulations @Untilwinter, I am so glad I was able to help in some way and you deserve this win more than you know as you worked really hard! When it comes to the dress code, I would recommend dressing formal for the entirety of the scheme as you want to 'dress to impress'. Every...
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am sorry for the firm not contacting you with an update on your application, you might want to email them to ask for an update, reinforcing your interest in the firm. However, I think that your cycle was very successful with 5 assessment centres. You should be so proud of yourself and I...
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I agree with Jessica, definitely mention it as it will help you massively. You could leverage the things that you are planned to do and excited about that will confirm to you that you really want to be a lawyer.
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am so sorry you are in this situation, it really is not a nice situation to be in especially for the hard work you put in to get your vacation scheme offer. I am genuinely sorry. It is really difficult to say what I would do in your situation as I was not in your situation when I was...
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think you should wait since you can apply two/three weeks before the conversion course starts so there is plenty of time for you to apply after your schemes. If you get a training contract before, they will enrol you so no issues there too!
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is such a great insight @trainee2025, thank you so much for sharing this, I am sure it will be so helpful to many!
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It is really difficult to tell what they thought as their reaction might be so different from mine or someone else's. However, from my perspective, your answer was really good. It gave you an opportunity to prove yourself and show that even if you were rejected last year, you still applied, you...
  19. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think that they look for consistency here so mentioning a specific aspect you are interested in and listing the firms that have those aspects is key. For instance, if you say you are very interested in a small intake and a focus on Litigation, you will mention firms that have that...
  20. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally would say: Inflation and economic downturn: Companies can face inflation by establishing end-to-end, actionable visibility of spending by business process, function, cost category, and business unit, as well as reducing spending. Supply chain security: Reports suggest that...

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