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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'd call grad rec today and let them know as well- maybe they can reschedule it? If not, letting them know either way is good so that they have this information on hand. And do let your interviewer know too in case the interview goes ahead as planned. I hope you feel better soon🤞
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    Flex Legal?

    Hi @Inquisitive, have you tried reaching out to them? You should most likely be able to apply to Flex straight out of your undergrad without doing the SQE/LPC. I'm unsure about whether they train you for any roles though!
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    best path that an international student can choose to become a solicitor ??

    Hi @tommaso! First off, what are you most inclined to do - does an LLM sound appealing to you or a conversion course? The Graduate Route visa, where you can stay in the UK for up to 2 years after finishing an undergrad/postgrad course, should be available to you in either case. I'm linking...
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    Hello from a Paralegal at the FCA

    Hi @shazida26! You have such an interesting background! How have you found working at the FCA? I completely agree with you- finding a firm that is the right cultural fit for you is super important as you'll be spending most of your waking hours working for the firm and it's crucial that you...
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    Mayer Brown SJT and Verbal Reasoning Test Advice?

    Hi @Inquisitive, I know it's been a while since you posted this thread but I'm linking some posts on SJTs from the forum nonetheless that you can bookmark for the future- SJT practice tests Ways you could approach an SJT Jess' best tips As for the verbal reasoning test, I think Job Test...
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    DAC Beachcroft application question?

    HI @Aminah I ! I think your approach is reasonable! Ensuring that you reference an experience ➡️ where you were able to develop a skill/quality or learn a lesson that ➡️ translates to standing out as a trainee at the firm (this is a good place to bring in the firm values, trainee competencies...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    From what I know, how a thank you email is viewed may vary from firm to firm and is at the very least considered good etiquette after an interview, however, it isn't on its own a deciding factor when choosing between two candidates as you're technically not being assessed on your...
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    My Journey to a TC

    I am not entirely sure about this- have you tried checking with grad recruitment at the firm you're interested in? I'll also tag @Jessica Booker for a second opinion!
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    My Journey to a TC

    Completely agree- it's absolutely never too late! I think it's a good decision to change the application based on the webinar you attended. It's important to give yourself some slack to work around when you receive new information/a more nuanced perspective re an application. Happy to hear...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Really depends on the firm/time in the application cycle- can take anywhere from a couple days to a couple weeks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would break this question down into it's many parts before proceeding to answer. So the concerns are- You have an important personal appointment in half an hour The meeting with the important client is the next day at 10 am Other fee-earners in the department need your help for urgent tasks...
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    Repeatedly rejected by the same firm - how to fix?

    I would apply for the vac scheme but also run it through an application review, either at your uni careers service or you could consider TCLA's service as well, so that you have more clarity on whether it's your grades or the quality of your application answers that could be pulling your...
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    confused to commercially aware! trying to develop my commercial awareness

    Could there be a way around copyright issues if Shutterstock gives an exclusive license for the copyright over its own images to OpenAI? And as for the employment issues, what if the AI isn't replacing any jobs- would there still be any issues of redundancy? I'd also think about the partnership...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Completely agree with Jessica's approach! Would just add that it may even be useful to do a structure where you talk about why you want to be a commercial lawyer at A&O ➡️ begin listing the skills/qualities you think are required for success at the firm one by one substantiate how you know about...
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    My Training Contract Journey

    A big fan of your approach @j.s.cox! 👏 👏 Scheduling time to rest and cutting yourself enough slack to focus on other priorities if you need to skip a day is a healthy way to go about building commercial awareness on a long-term basis. @DTB You're trying to build an instinct to think like a...
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    DLA Piper commercial awareness question

    This could work well! I'd focus on the legal and commercial issues/opportunities arising from this and if possible, try to draw the impact this could have on the global economy and law firms operating offices in China, specifically their business strategy and how they advise clients.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think it may seem like Northern offices have less competition, and it may true in some senses, but given that they generally have fewer places, the competition may end up being proportionally similar. Plus, I'm unsure how well your motivation to apply to a Northern office only to move to...
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    DLA Piper commercial awareness question

    You can pick any news story that interests you as long as it's 1) within the last 12 months 2) you identify the core business/legal issues in the story and 3) analyse the story's impact on the client/industry/law firms more generally No need at all to relate it to the firm of the British...
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    Repeatedly rejected by the same firm - how to fix?

    Hi @lawstudent12 I can appreciate how confusing it can be to make applications without knowing what may be contributing to a rejection. I would double-check the academic requirements- maybe there is a grade here or there that may be pulling down your overall application? And if you haven't...
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    Ashour's Journey to a TC

    Kudos for being consistent for another week! I think your goals are reasonable but I would review to which level you would like to enhance your commercial awareness in a week. Is it the number of articles you read in a day or how how many solutions/issues you're able to identify as you read an...

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