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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Please detail academic awards, prizes or scholarships and non-academic achievements at school, university and law school (if applicable). When the Q says 'academic awards', could that just include the grade itself?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    As always man, very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to write this. I see the nuance.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is anyone intending to apply to Orrick for a direct TC? I've noticed that one of the app questions is a 500-word cover letter (open slate), but then they also have separate questions asking why commercial law, why Orrick etc. Therefore, if I followed the standard structure of why law, why...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Very helpful - much appreciated 🙏 Makes complete sense.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Interesting. I took the train + work at Ashurst as a singular thing, but I originally associated the question with the usual structure as you've laid it out. I could always adopt my 'why law' answer and add an extra element for why I want to be a solicitor specifically (rather than barrister)...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone working on the app for Ashurst? Please use this section to tell us about yourself, your skills, your achievements and why you want to train as a solicitor and work at Ashurst (750 words) This is one of the questions. It's not the usual cover letter structure of why law, why X firm and...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Please summarise for us what a commercial lawyer does (250 words) This is a question on Ashurst's application form. Does this basically get at commercial awareness and are we expected to use our understanding of law firms as a business within this answer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Did you find that BCLP's supposed feedback was way too generic? I was expecting something actually tailored to my situation.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Makes a lot of sense. The new system appears to be too much in the infancy stage still to make concrete determinations about pursuing that route definitively. Also, from my conversations with others, it seems best to still pursue a TC as it is a tried and true method, even at the expense of...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I meant to separate the two processes (i.e. TC/VS vs. QWE). So if I chose to adopt the new route i.e. SQE + QWE, and I know that I wanna qualify as a disputes lawyer, that corporate experience being my only QWE would hinder me. However, considering one seats' worth of experience in a TC is...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks for this. I've found that even the short-term paralegal gigs are difficult to locate and apply to but I'll pay more attention to it. Let's say I know that long-term, I wanna be a litigation/disputes lawyer, would being a paralegal at a large intl. firm but doing corporate work instead...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know the best way to get a paralegal role without having previous legal experience? I want to ultimately work as a solicitor at an international firm in London, so I'm also wary of not applying for roles that could hurt my long-term chances e.g. paralegal in a High St. firm. I am...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks - I sent the PM and got an automated response.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Would anyone be willing to advise me on what's the best next steps to take in my situation? I don't wanna derail this particular thread so happy to send someone a brief PM of my circumstances. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I wanna make sure I take the right steps to not reduce my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Got this email from Winston & Strawn in case anyone else was wondering where the firm disappeared to: Good afternoon, Thank you for completing the critical thinking test as part of the application process for our summer vacation scheme. Please accept our apologies for the delay in receiving...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That username to post correlation o_Oo_Oo_O
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yeah I haven't held my breath on that one. Still waiting for post-app.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Asil Ahmad just a quick question bro. I got this in an email: "The deadline to complete this task is midnight on Thursday 10th February 2022." Does that mean I have effectively until 23:59 on Thursday to complete it or is it by 23:59 the day before i.e. Wednesday?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    "The deadline to complete this task is midnight on Thursday 10th February 2022." Just clarifying....does this mean basically until 23:59 on Thursday rather than 23:59 on Wednesday?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    The deadline to complete this task is midnight on Thursday 10th February 2022. Just to double-check, the above statement means I effectively have until 23:59 on Thursday 10th to complete the task, right?

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