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    [Ask Me Anything] Using your Law Background in Consulting - A Career in Financial Regulation, Governance, and Risk

    Hi @RSB99, thanks for starting this thread! I’ve thought about consulting but have always struggled to find what opportunities are available and therefore really decide if it’s something for me. For background, I have quite a techy/creative background. I understand there are technology...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Me! Every AC invite makes me feel like my chances are dwindling but I do remember CMS being one of those firms where no news is actually good news - they seem to send out rejections and invites almost at random
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats! Do you mind if I ask when you applied?
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    A question for paralegals doing vacation schemes

    What should you do in those instances where there is restrictions in the contract on other forms of employment?
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    What interests you about our firm's work?

    Could you focus in on specific practice areas? For example, Irwin Mitchell does a lot of medical negligence work and is well known for it. Is that something that interests you, and if so, why? Maybe you did a module on it or have some relevant work experience and liked the overlap between...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Getting your applications reviewed is helpful, but have you taken the time to self-reflect on the more fundamental aspects of what goes into these applications? Specifically, are your motivations convincing? Are they entirely unique to you, well-thought out, and targeted at the types of firms...
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    A question for paralegals doing vacation schemes

    Hey everyone, A question for those who are paralegals with upcoming vacation schemes and/or have previously done a vacation scheme while working as a paralegal: How did you go about having a conversation with your boss/supervisor asking for time off to attend the scheme? It sounds like a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They’re so artificial I don’t know how anyone can put across their best self in them!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    30th October!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Bristows VI! Has anyone completed it before and willing to share some insight into its structure?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Bird & Bird rejection post WGT (finally!)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    To anyone who applied for the Fox Williams 2022 TC - just received an invite to the tests!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey there, when did you receive an invite to the CMS AC? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yeah!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    End of the road with Gowling for me! Pesky GBA
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Still waiting post WG!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats!! What do you think the difference was this time round? I haven’t heard back from CMS post VI despite applying around the same time so it’s not looking too promising!
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    Rolling applications/Mishcon

    My understanding is Mischon don’t get back to anyone until after 22nd December so I’d say still apply!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    To those that haven’t already seen - we have until 11:59 on Sunday to complete the VI for Reed Smith!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats! Can I ask when you applied to TW?

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