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  1. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    "By 31st Jan" will include 31st Jan esp under current circumstances. Ain't over till the fat lady sings!
  2. Jacob Miller

    Travers Smith - winter or summer vacation scheme

    Hi Alice, So sorry I've only seen this just now. As Ricky has said, Travers do have more places on their Summer VS but I wouldn't necessarily let this put you off applying for Winter either. A strong, high-quality application and interview performance will shine through irrespective. They do...
  3. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I've seen a number of folks asking about this the last few days. In case it helps, this was my experience of Travers last cycle (all pre-COVID): - Applied 22 Nov - Interview invite 22 Jan - Interview was 6 Feb - VS offer arrived 10 Feb On that same note for NRF: - Applied 12 Jan -...
  4. Jacob Miller

    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Interviews! *Monday Article Series*

    Hey Rachel, Glad you've enjoyed the series and congratulations on securing the NRF AC! My gut instinct would always be to talk about the story/ issue which you feel the most comfortable discussing: if you have a genuine interest, this will come over better 99 times out of 100. I 100%...
  5. Jacob Miller

    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Can't overemphasise how much I agree with Dheepa's position here. Rejections are horrible, but remember you only need one break to make it!
  6. Jacob Miller

    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Definitely not! Many people secure TCs much later than penultimate year and long after graduating :)
  7. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    My god, this is appalling. Poor people. Glad the police have apprehended the perpetrator.
  8. Jacob Miller

    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi, In re question 1, I would tend to say that you don't need to be at the firm to approach this answer in a meaningful way. There are numerous different angles you could take this: diversifying practice areas, changing client offerings, new offices, diversity drives etc etc. Anything, within...
  9. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Haha this was me, no log or record whatsoever of my applications lol
  10. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    For virtual stuff I'm almost always rocking slippers or Yeezys under the desk, days when I was feeling particularly lazy I would often be in a shirt and pyjama shorts lol!
  11. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Fingers absolutely crossed for you, you deserve it!
  12. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'd always be suited and booted for an AC - shirt, tie, jacket, decent haircut too (I end up looking homeless when my hair gets too long so I keep it pretty cropped for ACs haha)
  13. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Stay positive!!! You're extremely capable and just need to avoid getting all in your head. Breathe deeply for a few minutes before you start, make sure there are no distractions, mute your phone, focus in and trust your gut! WG tests can seem very abstract but, in my experience, there is...
  14. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    As I say to everyone who asks this, you'll never win the lottery if you don't buy a ticket. If you really push yourself, one day is more than enough time to write a quality application. If you aim for 1.3 apps per day, you'll get 3 more done between now and the 31st and I like the sound of...
  15. Jacob Miller

    Ban on pubs operating as Takeaways

    I can't say for sure. If she is pursued, it could result in something like a contempt of court charge but I'm not an expert in the area. I'm quite familiar with the content of this argument, but there is a huge amount of deeply flawed reasoning here. In any event, the Government is not a...
  16. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I woukd very briefly outline why law but only very briefly. Focus in quickly and obviously on the focus of the questions thereafter.
  17. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Don't know of any schemes per se but I could never work at Farfetch because if I got a staff discount my entire salary would evaporate within about 2 hours of getting paid.
  18. Jacob Miller

    Ban on pubs operating as Takeaways

    Corporate law does indeed mean for businesses, as you put it, but the purpose of this forum is as a place for those who wish to become commercial solicitors in the future to learn and develop in terms of the application process to law firms for different jobs therein. Unfortunately, it's not a...
  19. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    During cycle I sent out 12 or 13 I think. Returned 3 ACs and 2 VS offers.
  20. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Not risky at all, just ensure there are adequate facts and statistics to support your response!

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