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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Some things that you might find useful are: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice/career-development/career-options-for-solicitors/changing-career-direction/should-i-work-in-house...
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @hopefulforatc, I can totally sympathise with you regarding how difficult the process especially as an international student. I think that this cycle has been very hard and very competitive so I would congratulate you for just applying to a lot of firms and give it a go. I am sure you have...
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would probably treat it as a normal law firm interview but I would try to be prepared on the programme and being very structured in your answer. I think it would be also beneficial to emphasise the main differences between this programme and private practice, being very specific about your...
  4. axelbeugre

    Paralegal roles

    There are some websites that some of my friend have recommended such as...
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It really depends on the law firm I am afraid so I would not assume this is common practice.
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally do not think so, they are pretty much the same, I think that at interview stage though, you should be more prepared to be able to convince the interviewers as to why you want to join that firm specifically over others but that it just my opinion since I did not go through this route...
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally always went straight into it. if they require an executive summary, they will explicitly ask you to write one so I personally would not worry about one and go straight into it.
  8. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It really depends on what kinds of exercise you are given in my opinion. I will share a couple of resources that were helpful to me in making understand how to write one: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/files/hks-communications-program/files/how_to_write_an_exex_summ_to_use_4_18_18.pdf (here it...
  9. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I understand the logic behind it and I think it makes sense but I personally would not use them just because they might not consider it as professional. There is a way you can be concise, precise and structured with your answers/recommendations without bullet points, and I think you should write...
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congratulations!!
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations @MrHubertLouis, this is amazing and you should be so proud of yourself for how far you've come. You deserve this achievement!
  12. axelbeugre

    Where to take the SQE?

    I am completing the conversion course at BPP and I have a lot of friends who just sat SQE 1 with BPP and they all passed. BPP seemed to have a 73% conversion rate when it comes to the SQE so I would take that into account too. Having said that every provider has positive and negative feedbacks...
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations on obtaining a vacation scheme offer!! I have written some tips in this post which could be helpful as a starting point: Post in thread 'TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24'...
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally struggled a lot with them as well and found that I performed better with firms that did not require it. However, I spoke with friends that were successful in these kind of tests and the main thing that they highlighted was to make sure to be very familiar with the firm's values and...
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is firm specific so it is really difficult to tell, they usually send acceptances all at once but some firms do send them in batches too depending on the assessment centres dates so I would just wait for the result. Good luck!
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congratulations! Huge achievement!!
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! You should be so proud of yourself! You will smash it for sure!
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!! I shared some tips on assessment centres in general which might be a starting point: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-167210 I hope it is helpful and good luck!
  19. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is a very good answer and I was about to say the same exact thing! @Givemeatcplease
  20. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it is all about perspective. It depends on how you look at it as lawyers would say. If you are focusing on capital markets, you would mention certain firms, if you are focusing on energy, ESG work, you would focus on other firms as competitors. The same goes for litigation or...

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