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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Literally!!!! Where did you sign up for this event?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone had any communication with Stephenson Harwood this application cycle? Really struggling with their 3 x 600 word application questions.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ah just sent off my first VS application of the cycle...
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thank you so much!!! Is the second paragraph ok? Here are some changes I made to the first: I am drawn to the business context in which commercial solicitors operate, while also applying the passion for law I developed during my PGDL. As a tour guide for xxx, I demonstrated a commercial...
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    @Amma Usman Would you mind taking at my 'Why commercial law question'? I am drawn to the business context in which commercial solicitor’s operate, while also applying the passion for law I have developed during my PGDL. I adopt a commercial mindset; for example, as a tour guide at xxxx, I...
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    Why Commercial Law? Investigating Your ‘Why’

    Could one of my reasons be because of the collaborative nature of the career? If I then substantiated it with a legal knowledge and an example of me flourishing in a collaborative environment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If I'm talking about open days in my work experience section what sorts of things should I draw out?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Think of a current commercial issue that has recently attracted your attention. Why does it interest you, why do you consider it to be significant and how do you think this will impact Weil's clients? Any ideas for this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    In 'why do you want to be a solicitor' questions is it ok to have the more generic reason of the intersection between business and law as long as you are backing it up with evidence and examples?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much!! On your first point, how would you recommend differentiating answers where they ask why you want to be a commercial solicitor vs. a solicitor. My first reason for answering this question was going to be that I enjoy working in a business context and then go into examples...
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi Gemma, I attended an application workshop with you and found your advice and way of going about things extremely useful so thank you! I was just wondering whether you'd be able to tell me if this is a satisfactory way of going about the question: "Tell us why you want to become a solicitor...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For the question: "Tell us why you want to become a solicitor, and with reference to your experience so far, explain how your skills are suited to the role." 1) Should I take this as being a commercial solicitor? 2) Would it be okay to say that one of the reasons relates to seeing the impact of...
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    Why Commercial Law? Investigating Your ‘Why’

    Such a useful post, thank you so much! I just wanted to zoom into your mention of open days and how could I integrate attending these into this answer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I attended an Open Day last year so that's my main basis.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know any US law firms which are thinking of establishing a London office in the near future/ a London TC? Or where I could find information about this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know any US law firms which are thinking of establishing a London office in the near future? Or where I could find information about this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Weil Open Day!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just got a Paul, Weiss open day invite :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If a deadline is 6th October does that mean midnight tonight or tomorrow.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    SH VS are open. 3 x 600 word questions...

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