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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    You can talk about anything you want and it does not have to relate to law firms or the legal sector at all. Choose something you are interested in and are passionate about. I know someone that talked about Taylor Swift and the firm loved it so everything is fine! If you are passionate about it...
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    yes absolutely!
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!! Very well done!
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The two questions are significantly different as far as I am concerned. in the first one you are describing your strengths, whether it is your academics, internships, positions of responsibility that made you develop certain skills that will make you a successful future lawyer. The second...
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I basically said that I had another offer that clashed but I really wanted to do the scheme at firm x and I was eager to know an earlier update to be able to choose firm x. I would just try to be very gracious and appreciative of even being offered the interview or final assessment centre in the...
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I shared some tips on video interviews in general here which might be helpful to give you some guidance: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-167426 Congratulations on getting it and go and smash it!
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would use the first approach personally because you would want to convey an objective, professional and commercial analysis of the pros and cons of this firm compared to others and highlighting how said firm is better in a commercial way. From the prospective of an applicant might appear as...
  8. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    That is such an amazing mindset to have and I am sure it will help others too!!
  9. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    1) I would just highlight being very clear and communicate with the person you gave you the task and tell them that you are working on it but you would have to hand the work in a little bit later and ask if that is okay with them too. 2) I would reach out to people who might have worked with...
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it is fine so I would not worry!
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would personally email them saying that you have commitment that you cannot cancel unfortunately but you really want to do the assessment centre (if you want to) and you are wondering whether you can postpone it. Usually they are very understanding of people's circumstances and should be glad...
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes you can definitely do that, many people do that and I personally have done it last year too, it is not a big of a deal. Just be very nice in the email and very grateful. I would email them only after you got the offer, not now since you only got the video interview.
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally have done that and I got the offer two hours after my email when I applied last year. I would only recommend doing this when a considerable amount of time has passed (after the two weeks mark in my opinion).
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think that in the first question you should highlight how doing a scheme with them will benefit you in terms of making you understand more about the firm, getting to hear the associates and partners' journeys to the firm, understanding what trainees do in different departments at the firm...
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it is an interesting take and if you cannot think of something to say on your feet, it might be a good strategy. I personally would recommend to always be honest, but sometimes it will happen that you might not have experienced a situation that they might ask you and I personally tried...
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it is quite firm to say without knowing the firms and their strengths but generally speaking I would consider: the strengths of their practice areas compared to similar firms in the market their international presence: how is this different from their competitors? do they have more...
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    GUIDE TO VIDEO INTERVIEWS: Video interviews are some of the hardest forms of assessments that you have to face when applying to law firms as it is so hard to understand how to succeed at them. Let me tell you, I had a lot of video interviews last year and struggled to understand how to conduct...
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would try and email them with this kind of questions, at least you do not waste your time as you said. They will be transparent with you and hopefully they will reply quickly too!
  19. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would just wait patiently as unhelpful as this sounds because the law firm is probably insanely busy. I would not look too much into this, no news is good news in all honesty so just try to relax and focus on other things rather than the call you are expecting! I know it is hard though! I did...
  20. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think these points work and I would probably include them in my answers too, I would also brunch out a little more in the why the firm question and talk about pro bono, diversity initiatives, international opportunities that the training contract offers. But these are great points!
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