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  1. Jacob Miller

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Really interesting discussion to this point, I feel like I should maybe chuck my hat into the ring here - at the risk, perhaps, of it being somewhat unpopular. For perspective: I've got not-spectacular A-level equivalents (141 UCAS points, so somewhere between A*AB and AAB) from a decent-ish...
  2. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    My wheelhouse is currency investment as opposed to stocks and shares per se but, with my very elementary knowledge of the stock market, I would personally buy into the companies that have been hit worst by COVID - think cruise lines, travel in general, etc. Buy at the lows now and sell at...
  3. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi Hana, Here's a little excerpt from my next Monday Article which deals with this sort of question: Talking about your weaknesses can be very intimidating, and understandably so: when we are interviewing with a law firm, we want to show the best version of ourselves and present as...
  4. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I would say that these are subtly, but quite importantly, different. Exceeding expectations is when you perform better than expected in a given circumstance. For example, my tattoo artist almost always exceeds my expectations when he tattoos me, but he doesn't necessarily go above and beyond in...
  5. Jacob Miller

    Training Contract Journey

    Hi @Jamim, Pleasure to have you here and many congratulations on the scholarship! I'm sure it will help you learn and develop as a candidate. It's also very brave of you to post about being rejected, so thank you for sharing this! Look forward to seeing you around the forums :)
  6. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I love this idea! Perhaps @Jaysen could stick a thread like this if it were created? Also, for music recommendations, I tend to go more 'chill' than 'feel good' per se, although a bit of both is nice. Some of my favourite albums to chill to are 'Paradise Valley' and 'Born and Raised' by John...
  7. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi @Moon, Great question. Key things I would really focus on in an audio-only interview are mainly the key factors associated with good public speaking practice in general: - Appropriate and varied vocal tone - Clear, appropriately-paced speech enunciated properly - Appropriate use of...
  8. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I discuss this issue in part of one of my article series, which may help you understand the advantages/ disadvantages to TC vs VS apps: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/foundations-of-commercial-law-practice-areas-firm-groups-and-applications-monday-article-series.3163/
  9. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Remember that no news is good news folks! I've often been in this position, I rationalised this as a lot of firms will have almost 3 groups of candidates - 'definite yes', 'definite no', and 'borderline', and that it's usually those borderline candidates who might wait the longest as GR need to...
  10. Jacob Miller

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I think that would be a perfectly good line of questions - I definitely think asking about that transition would be relevant. One of the most helpful conversations I've ever had was with a friend who trained at one firm I had a TC offer from and, by pure coincidence, moved to another firm I had...
  11. Jacob Miller

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I'd tend to agree with Daniel here. If I were in your shoes, I would be framing questions in terms of the insight that someone at the Partnership level can provide as opposed to questions which are more suited to junior lawyers. People also do naturally like to talk about themselves, so ask...
  12. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'll have a look man for sure, thanks for pointing these out for me! I use a Sage Barista Express, had a Nespresso before but I was never super keen on the coffee I got out of it. Sage machine is quite expensive but worthwhile imo.
  13. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    3.5 is a minimum, I usually try and get 4.5! Mainly just due to how busy my day is with the different commitments I have: final year LLB, trading the financial markets, running a trading consultancy, tutoring school-aged and mature learners, as well as spending time here, also just the usual...
  14. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I feel you! There's only like 4 places in Aberdeen I trust to get my order right! haha.
  15. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Love how considered and thought-through this is... then there's me like "JustEat and wine and I'm sorted" :oops: 😂 Suffice to say, also great advice as ever @Celestie
  16. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Either would probably be acceptable as long as you introduce it by its full name the first time you refer to the firm. I would probably use PMC personally.
  17. Jacob Miller

    My journey to securing a TC having self-funded the GDL

    Really interesting and engaging story, congratulations on your scholarship and DLA VS! Thank you also for sharing such personal information, I'm sure other candidates in the same position will be very reassured that they're not the only ones in that position!
  18. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Fingers crossed for everyone waiting on hearing back! Wishing you all the very best of luck.
  19. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This lockdown has been particularly brutal, if I didn't live with my fiancée I think I would just about have gone daft being locked up in the house all the time!
  20. Jacob Miller

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Both could be considered equally valid, as long as you've got sufficient material for either :)

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