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

    You got the interview because they see something in you. My SO is an associate at a MC firm now and has previously worked at two SC firms. He has interviewed people for vacation schemes. And at the end of the day, he always says “I just want to get the sense that this person is normal, easy to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think if you've got this knowledge, great, it'll be impressive (though I'd say be careful, you don't want to trip yourself up in front of someone who has a far better understanding of it). But keep in mind that absolutely no one is expecting you to go into this having any sort of...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I did the GDL at ULaw from Jan to Sep last year when we were in lockdown and there was no in-person teaching. When in-person teaching returned I opted to stay online because it fit better around my work schedule. I’d do it again that way. IMO you’re not missing out on anything from the in-person...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can be both, can be different. Can also have different firms advising them on the same matter. A world of possibilities 😜
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Are we referring to NEP then? Must have misunderstood the question!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    The measure you’re looking for is called PPEP = profit per equity partner. Should be relatively easy to find with a quick Google/search of legal news outlets.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    True, but it won’t be your main line of work as a trainee. Saying “I’m passionate about the pro bono work X firm has done for Y community” is great but it doesn’t stand on its own when a firm is known for, say, its PE or M&A work. That doesn’t mean you need to go in advocating for your favorite...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not entirely - someone saying “I want to be a lawyer because I want to help people” will make sense when interviewing at a high street firm but will probably lead to some head scratches at a big corporate firm. They’re related in that working in law requires certain skills and involves processes...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Litigation, arbitration, investigations, etc
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I like “Hi! Great to meet you. How’s your day going so far?” It’s polite, enthusiastic, and gives your interviewer the chance to talk about something easy (how their day is going).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think if you’re getting the sense that everyone else has heard back multiple weeks ago then it’s alright to nudge. Otherwise it’s just annoying - they’ve received hundreds (or thousands) of applications and have other responsibilities as well. They’ll get back to you when they can :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    By no means an expert but this would be my approach: A) If it comes up address it and just explain it was a technical mistake. Don't overthink it. B) A bad grade is just a bad grade. An exam is a snapshot of how much information you could regurgitate at a particular moment in time. Some days...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Respectfully, I think it’s best to be careful with self-made monikers and designations like these. It makes sense to come to them after compiling your own research but I think for people who are newer to law and the legal industry it just leads to confusion. It would be unfortunate if someone...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Modified lockstep
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Firms? Never. Grad Rec? Usually COB (technically around 5:30-6:00), unless they’ve decided to work past that.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not me playing the soundtrack 5x a day…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Fully agree! Being able to set up my personal laptop on a break to watch the grad rec events is a game changer. I hope it’s here to stay!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Slaughters is one of the only firms that still has the traditional lockstep, which means your pay increases with your seniority and time at the firm. Most other MC firms have a “modified lockstep”, which means it’s a combination of seniority / time at the firm / output or work. It’s US firms...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I feel like if it was a rejection they could have just sent a rejection so I wouldn’t be too cynical.
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    Finding Paralegal Positions

    So everyone in my team had studied law, but most were foreign educated and/or qualified.

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