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    Compliance to Law

    Hi @oost1234, I am sorry to hear you are not enjoying your current role, but how exciting to be considering a career change! They do say we have at least three different career paths in us all. Presenting non-law work experience in a way that bolsters the "why law" question can appear...
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    LinkedIn Etiquette

    Absolutely excellent advice from @LlamaLaw and @Kubed. I also had this same issue at your stage. I managed to connect with someone future trainees through an old mentor from the university. I asked them whether they could "put me in contact" with said person (I knew they were mutual from...
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    a confused law student's TC journey :)

    Check out some of Jake Rickman's AMAZING articles on recent commercial events - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/ams/categories/commercial-awareness.1/ There is also an opportunity engage in the comments if you have any questions/opinions to offer :) Hope this helps! Laura :)
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    Journey to a TC!

    Keep up the great work! Crossing my fingers for you :) Let me know if you have any questions/queries about the process Laura :)
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    Clashing interviews

    Just to add to this discussion Hi @freya.west, I am sure you have, but did you tell the interviewing firm that there is no flexibility in your vacation scheme (ie you cannot change the day and there are pre-scheduled work/events going on)? From previous experience, the interviewing firm would...
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    Difficult group dynamics in group exercises at AC

    Hey @kalagsd Oh, do I understand those post-AC self-criticisms! But seriously, well done for being on the other side of the AC! I had the reverse experience once. During a negotiation group exercise, one of my team members took it upon themselves to talk about my main conversation area. For...
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    Vacation Scheme Prep

    This is truly excellent advice - thank you for this contribution @RANDOTRON !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey @Law Student, Have you tried contacting the firm you will have the AC with and asking if you could change the date of the AC? It may not be an option but it is worth trying. I have found graduate recruitment was quite understanding in general in relation to other interviews/deadlines/VS. As...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just to add to this: It is also important to have an appreciation for how busy each person/lawyer may be. Most will be very willing to talk to you about their work/practice area/the firm but you never know if they are currently going through a busy deal or period currently, particularly senior...
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    I got rejected from all of my first year schemes, will this affects my chances for a VS?

    I just thought I would resurrect this thread as @clbtchnhl raises an important point. This applies to reapplication cycles as well. As @Jessica Booker says, you will be a different person and your applications will be different. The 'why' they and you are different is the most important point...
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    Professional Indemnity Insurance

    Hi, the SRA is always a great help with questions about professional conduct and regulations. Check out their page on PII: https://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/resources/indemnity/ Hope that helps! Laura :)
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    Vacation Scheme Prep

    It all depends on what the lawyers in the practice area you have been placed in are doing now. You have hit the nail on the head that it is typically drafting and research - perhaps on a recent case that is of interest to the department which you may have to present to the rest of the team or an...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If you are going to link back this question to FF work then I'd be super careful that you (1) ensure you refer to a specific case where commercial awareness was definitely one of the skills that led to success and identify specifically which part of the commercial world that needed to be aware...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @S87, I have identified the following resources that could help you! Jake Rickman identifies important areas of commercial law in the news in the following threads: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/forums/commercial-awareness-discussion.57/ This is an excellent place to build...
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    Going into my final year of law degree - Advice?

    Hi @lawstudent15, Well done on securing your internship and work experience! If this was me, I would focus on completing those experiences and then adequately reflecting on them, identifying the new skills and insights acquired and reflect upon where I can improve previous VS applications...
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    What has been your greatest success?

    I always believe the most important thing in answering any of these competency questions is quantifying your success - pick a success, as @FM302989 said, apply the STAR technique (https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/interview-advice/the-star-method) and then add numbers to...
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    SQE - has anyone done the course and can answer a few questions?

    TCLA now has a new forum for the SQE with the College of Legal Practice - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/forums/solicitors-qualifying-exam-sqe-forum.96/ ! I have moved this thread over to there!
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    How do I explain inconsistent grades?

    Hi @hi2768! First of all, I am so sorry you had such a hard time during your undergraduate degree/s - I am so glad to hear you are in a much better place and your healing process is the number one priority, rather than 'explaining' any period of poor mental health. The fact of the matter is...
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    a confused law student's TC journey :)

    Agree with all the points @confusedlawstudent and @RANDOTRON has made and would like to add the following things that helped me both before and during the VS: Keep a diary about every single thing you learn/have heard during the VS - talks, work, coffee chats etc. I used a cheap blank notebook...
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    Are my alevels going to hold me back?

    Agree with @teddy_lawyer and @FM302989 to avoid the firms that directly stipulate A-level requirements. Whilst any qualification bears weight on an application if you have performed excellently in your undergraduate degree at RHUL and have a very good application (i.e. developed the necessary...

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