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    Introduction

    Welcome to TCLA @Hannah5794! I commend your willingness to talk about neurodivergence- I just looked at your platform and have to say that your content is brilliant, forthcoming and unique. I fully encourage you to be as transparent as possible about neurodivergence and your work around it when...
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    CMS 2022 Application Help

    Completely agree with Jessica! Your choice of sector is not as significant as your analysis of 1) what the greatest opportunities and challenges for the firm wrt that sector are and why 2) why is this something to be concerned about over the next three years rather than the short/long term
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    confused to commercially aware! trying to develop my commercial awareness

    I completely understand- this is what I struggled with the most as well. It was only after I read business news specifically dedicated to aspiring lawyers (TCLA newsletter, Watson's Daily) on a regular basis (for at least 15 mins a day) that I developed the ability to identify when a law firm...
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    We Are Four Trainees at Shearman & Sterling LLP. Ask Us Anything!

    Welcome to TCLA @lucyfoulkes, @NatashaRarity, @matthewadesina and @Zara.Khanche! 😊 Thank you for telling us more about your background- you all bring such different experiences to the table and I'm sure this will help you give the community here at TCLA some really valuable insight for breaking...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    The way I'd approach this is to identify certain factors that make AG stand out to you (offices, practices, TC structure, business strategy etc.) ➡️ identify competitors that match AG on these factors ➡️ compare AG to these firms based on these factors and identify their USP ➡️ write about how...
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    confused to commercially aware! trying to develop my commercial awareness

    @confusedlawstudent pleased to see you take to the forum to share your commercial awareness research! I think you have laid out your thoughts very logically and everything you've said so far flows well from the story itself. My only question for you is if you're able to look at what you've...
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    Optimal Number of Work Experience

    Completely agree with Jessica! I was once told by my careers service that because trainees are new entrants to the profession, all work experience, whether paid, unpaid, law-related, non-law, voluntary or application-based should be included in your application form so that the firm is able to...
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    CMS 2022 Application Help

    Hi @hopefulfutureapprentice! The way I'd approach this is to go through CMS' list of sector expertise (ensure that you distinguish this from their practice expertise- linking my post here on how to do this just in case this is confusing!) ➡️ once you've chosen a sector expertise that has caught...
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    a confused law student's TC journey :)

    Sounds like a great plan! Please feel free to discuss your news stories here as well- we'd love to see how you've chosen to analyse business news as part of your commercial awareness! My top tip for building commercial awareness is to work at it consistently, even if it is only for 15 minutes a...
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    taking a job outside of law

    This may sound simplistic but I think you need to listen to what your gut says is best for you. Take all the information you have on hand, evaluate what your options are, and make a decision that you think will benefit you the most. The truth is very few things in terms of work experience can...
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    How does pay at the Bar compare to US firms?

    I think pay may be one of the last things in choosing a career at the bar over a career as a solicitor at a US firm. Firstly, the style of working is completely different. With barristers being self employed, working in teams is not a regular feature of their work, unlike solicitors, who...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    These are my best tips for a written exercise- Know what they're trying to test- firms are looking for you to be able to understand instructions and produce a piece of writing that meets/addresses these instructions. Try not to preempt the topic and go into the exercise with the mindset that...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    These are my go-to posts here and here for when anyone asks for VI prep advice!
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    My TC Journey 2022-23

    My VIs were similar to the one you're going to be doing with Wilkie and on the whole, I almost preferred not being able to re-record because even though this increased the pressure to ensure that my answer was strong, it also ensured that I made the best use of the opportunity I had without...
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    My Journey to a TC

    @traineedreamer I hope you've been able to recover from an entire of week of hard work! How are you planning to practice your Watson Glaser tests? I am linking a short post I've made here in case you're looking fro some pointers on where/how to start!
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    My Training Contract Journey

    @j.s.cox your commercial awareness articles are incredibly impressive- I especially like the section you've included on 'Importance to Law Firms' as we often forget to think about how law firms would be involved in or impacted by a business story when honing our commercial awareness. I...
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    My TC Journey through Vac Schemes

    Hi @LegallyRequired! These seem like achievable and realistic goals- well done for setting them! How have you found application writing so far? And how have Watson Glaser tests been going for you?
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    你好

    Great to read your introduction @RANDOTRON! I think it's super commendable that you're taking the time to pay forward the help you received while making applications and hope that you're able to connect with our members here at TCLA to share your insights!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Can you talk about something you achieved? A task you completed, a system that you simplified or developed, something you assisted on that went on to be successful? Just because you cannot quantify something doesn't mean it's plain and boring but try to write your work experiences in a manner...
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    Ashour's Journey to a TC

    It's inspiring to see your consistency in posting these updates @Mohamed Ashour! It took me a few months to understand this, but I cannot stress the importance of seemingly passive effort enough, especially when answering motivational questions. The kind of questions that one gets asked on...

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