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    Making a late application (reviewed on rolling basis) - worth it?

    But I don't suppose there's ever a way of knowing which firms you stand the greatest chance with, is there 😅
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    Making a late application (reviewed on rolling basis) - worth it?

    I understand that, however I wanted to check if it would be worth the time investment given that I could be working on other applications for firms that don't review on a rolling basis. :/ I don't want to be stupid with my limited time basically because I have a lot going on at the moment.
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    Making a late application (reviewed on rolling basis) - worth it?

    Thank you so much, I was going to tag you but didn't want to bother you on Christmas Eve. :)
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    Making a late application (reviewed on rolling basis) - worth it?

    Hi, So I am interested in submitting an application for a vacation scheme at a law firm (either today or tomorrow) and the deadline is 6 January. They review applications on a rolling basis. Is it even worth making the application considering I have left it so late? This is for Mishcon de...
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    Requesting a zoom call on LinkedIn?

    Thank you so much - I just wanted to make sure that it wouldn't come across as an entitled second-year bothering professionals lol.
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    Requesting a zoom call on LinkedIn?

    I was talking to a friend who studies economics and wants to be an investment banker. He shared that when he networks and connects with people on LinkedIn, he sometimes request a quick zoom call with the other person if he wants to know more about their work. I am a law student and this to me...
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    Should I be using Linkedin more? (Law student)

    When I look at some of the profiles, some lawyers at top firms just have the institution they graduated from and the firm they work at. I personally quite like that layout because it's neat, succinct and professional. I am guilty of thinking that some of the profiles look a little 'desperate'...
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    Should I be using Linkedin more? (Law student)

    Hi Jessica, thank you taking the time to share this. I will definitely add the information if you think it will help. With regards to tagging recruiters and thanking them for opportunities - would it be wrong to say that by tagging recruiters, candidates are building rapport and (perhaps even...
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    Should I be using Linkedin more? (Law student)

    I am a second-year law student and currently making applications to law firms. I have noticed that a lot of students in my year are always posting on Linkedin after events (even open days), tagging recruiters and summarising the events. I don't really like the app and personally find it sooooo...
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    Repeatedly rejected by the same firm - how to fix?

    Thank you, Avni! Appreciate it. I really wanted to apply to Hogan Lovells and White & Case because they represent clients in constitutional and administrative disputes and that's potentially an area of interest. In general I like the variety of the work at the firms. I think my academic profile...
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    Repeatedly rejected by the same firm - how to fix?

    Oh yeah, I did the same. I would have assumed that if they were going to offer an open day for the second preference, they would have confirmed this in the email. :/ Perhaps worth checking though? Have you made any previous applications to the firm? I don't know what I am doing wrong and if I...
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    Repeatedly rejected by the same firm - how to fix?

    I am interested in White & Case and I made a first year scheme application last year. I submitted an open day application this year (in my second year). I have been rejected both times. I am a law student and trying to figure out what's not quite right in my applications. The hardest thing about...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi everyone! I am a first-year law student. I am new to this forum so apologies if this isn't the right place to be posting this. I have made several applications this year and so far have been unsuccessful in almost all of them. Firms, as most of you will know, are unable to provide feedback...
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    CV Help - positions of responsibility & student societies

    Thank you! Truly appreciate you taking the time to reply. At the start of this term, I realised that I was pursuing certain roles for the CV building exercise rather than fully allowing myself to explore my interests. Looking through Linkedin profiles and seeing successful candidates' profiles...
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    CV Help - positions of responsibility & student societies

    I am a first-year law student currently involved in a relevant society. I am on the committee. To be quite honest, I have really not enjoyed this experience whatsoever. I might be making generalisations about most student societies based on my expereince, but unless drinking and clubbing is...

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