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    You should leverage your past experience in answering those types of questions. I wouldn't make it clear that you don't have an exact experience unless you're asked explicitly within a legal context. More often than not, you can talk about say project management or managing stakeholders in past...
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    Student loans available when doing a LPC LLM paid for via training contract

    I can confirm that you can still get a loan from SFE for your paid-for masters/LPC. It's similar to winning a scholarship. Although, you may wish to consider what the repayment terms will be if you already have loans with SFE. It may be that your repayments become higher as a result of paying...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It's largely the same. The only time when there may be a difference in this type of language is when they refer to their partnership (in which case the text will allude to the partnership).
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    What does a successful Vacation Scheme/TC Offer Email look like? I'm just curious. (Do they need you to provide Scans of your passport? etc.)

    You'll also be informed of the next steps of the process (such as referencing, eligibility to work, etc). The offer letter will contain all the clauses you have to meet (passing the SQE/LPC/GDL, providing transcripts, etc). They usually then follow up with an employment contract (although some...
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    I Got My TC After 5 Years. Ask Me Anything!

    Hey there! I've not heard of firms overtly preferring candidates from one year group over another. There are some arguments to say that a firm's future talent pipeline and recruitment strategy means that they try to win talent earlier on in the pipeline. That being said, I've met and still...
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    Choosing between two TC offers

    Congratulations! This is great news! Whilst the breakdown you've provided is helpful, what's important to you? Are you interested in doing an international secondment at a firm's own office (Slaughters do have secondments but they're to partner firms or the firm's small int'l network)? Do...
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    I Got My TC After 5 Years. Ask Me Anything!

    One example could be: I'm drawn to the XLP's small intake which aligns with my way of working. As an Intern for XLD, I work within small teams to execute client projects. [Explain]
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    Sports Law Issues - VS Application Research

    Have a look at specific law-firm's research in this area such as Mishcon, Linklaters, etc. Other than that, find an issue you think will impact sport and prepare an answer to your reasoning.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey there! Just to clarify, you wouldn't look like a weaker candidate at all if you talked about burnout. We're all human so please don't think that. However, as @Jessica Booker mentioned, the example should be quite tangible. I would interpret this as a question asking about weakness and use...
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    I Got My TC After 5 Years. Ask Me Anything!

    Hi everyone! I'm really fortunate and pleased to say that I secured and accepted a training contract with a Magic Circle law firm. I thought I'd create this thread to give inspiration/courage to those who are still going through the process and to help where I can. Note: I don't check my forum...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I totally get why people do though. I do too. And sometimes (more often than not), not hearing back does increase your chances of a PFO. I also think that most of us applicants are more pessimistic than not. Either way, concentrate on other stuff and whatever happens, will happen. All the best! :D
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No it doesn't. There are so many variables to the outcome of an application and for the reason why one person has heard and the other person hasn't. As easy as it is to think no response = pfo, I'd advise to adopt the mentality "it's not a pfo until you get one". If you find yourself worrying...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I have!
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    Share your interview nightmares, sticky situations and stories!

    The first example, not too well but in all fairness, it's a very confusing business. 3 months later they still haven't hired anyone so I wasn't too bothered. For the second example, I don't think they realised. I guess going forward, I'd know my examples (by lightly rehearsing them) and pausing...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This is totally up to your own discretion. They definitely don't want pages so it's up to you on how to structure the written exercise. It's difficult to put an exact word count/page length because certain case studies may be more complex than others (and so may require more content or have more...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ah amazing! Congratulations again! :D
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congratulations! What intake did you apply for? :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Dw! I did the same. I did find it weird tho like there not being even a message saying goodbye.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    When I click "View all services" and click on any of the services (i.e. Merger Control), you can see the taxonomy at the top so Merger Control is under the Competition, Regulation and Trade practice. Based on the above, all the services that are listed on the page that @Anoned posted seem to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That as well as it was easier to register as an Irish lawyer by some scheme the Irish Law Soc ran (I think it’s been discontinued). Ireland also is the lowest tax jurisdiction in the EU so home to many funds, corporates (like Facebook/Meta) etc

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