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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anything that happened in your life that pose a challenge to your life can be talked about here, I personally do not think that law firms look for a particular type of challenge. This is a very personal question so I think the answer should be personal to you too. I talked about rejecting an...
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is it a group interview or group presentation? I have personally never done one but what I can say is: Work closely with your group to come up with a good structure that you will use for your presentation. Try to listen carefully to everybody's contributions, say what you are thinking but do...
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think that here I would talk about my skills and link them back to my experiences and explain how I developed them and how they would help me become a successful trainee at the firm. In this answer it is important for you to highlight the sectors and the factors that pushed you to apply to...
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    As detailed as it is required of you here. I think that here it would be good to mention a couple of skills and interests so you cannot go too deep into the description of those otherwise you lose words. What I would do is mentioning a skill, for instance attention to detail, describe briefly an...
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think I got a suggestion last year to always look at the camera so I would say that. I would not feel too bad, video interviews are very hard to pass and it is difficult to understand why you do not get through them. there are some posts on TCLA from me and Erin that might be helpful, I...
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think that the first question asks you to talk about the specific reasons you have to wanting to join the scheme and I would highlight things like getting to know the firm better, being able to speak to lawyers working at the firm, being exposed to the practice areas the firm excels at and...
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!! Very well done!
  8. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it really depends on the interview and who is interviewing you and if your answer catches your interviewers' attention. For these reasons it is quite difficult to tell how many minutes you should dedicate to an answer. What I recommend is always follow the vibe of the interview and of...
  9. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They would not necessarily know if you reapplied (most firms) and so it is just a matter of trying to answer the questions as best as you can and understand what the law firm wants from you each year. Since you passed the application stage last year, it might be worth analysing what elements...
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Absolutely not, many people get requested to do this for a variety of different reasons. If they wanted to judge you negatively on this, they would have just rejected you without giving you the chance of retaking it. If anything, it is a positive sign from the firm because it means that they...
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You can definitely ask to convert the scheme from spring to summer, just email graduate recruitment and express that. I find that law firms are pretty chill with this to be honest so I would not worry. When it comes to waiting for the other firms, I think the best approach is probably to...
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would wait until next week as it might be that they are very busy.
  13. axelbeugre

    Does anyone know where to find the actual application form for Dentons 2026 Training Contract?

    If you cannot find the application form anywhere it might mean that they still have to release it or there is something from their part which is getting changed, but I am not really sure. It might be worth reaching out to see what is going on and here is the email...
  14. axelbeugre

    Womble Bond Dickinson 2026 Training Contract

    Unfortunately video interview questions cannot be shared on the forum but I would include some posts about video interviews in general that might give you a sense as to what they might ask you...
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @Mike Wazaoski, I totally understand your frustration as video interviews are quite difficult and daunting, and it feel like they are very difficult to crack. I did share some tips in a post and other people shared some tips as well on here which I think you might find very useful...
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would wait a little bit as it might come later. If you do not receive after a week, I think that you should email them just to let them know.
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally would not email them as you should wait for their automated email with the video interview. Unfortunately sending them an email will not give you more chances of getting the video interview.
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!!!
  19. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I do not think this is a thing as they firm will want you to take the time to do the SQE as the exam is not a joke and a lot of people struggle and lose their offers so it is important that you are given all the time you need to fully prepare. So, I personally do not think this is a thing. I...
  20. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They usually email and they call to give you a positive answer, this has been my experience so far. But I know that a couple of firms do call to offer interviews so it is firm dependent I would say.

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