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  1. AvniD

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Paul - Shearman & Sterling this is a great post! 👏 👏 👏
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    Are TC application rejections always communicated? Is no news good news or bad news??

    There was a small minority of applications I never heard the outcome of, to be honest. If it's been 8-10 weeks after the deadline for applications has passed, I would proceed on the basis of the assumption that it's probably a no from the firm.
  3. AvniD

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

    Hi @teddy_lawyer are you also looking for any resources to help practice for VIs?
  4. AvniD

    Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021

    @manchester12 thank you so much for sharing this! Your ability to reflect on your experiences and pick out what stood out the most is fantastic- this will hold you in great stead as a commercial lawyer and beyond!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think finding a 'dream' firm or a 'dream' job can pile on pressure on a process that is already quite stressful because it comes with an expectation of perfection with it. It may be healthier for you to approach making TC applications as an opportunity for to venture into a career in...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Highly recommend disconnecting from law apps, law-related social media and pursuing things outside of being an aspiring solcitor. For me, this was painting, and in the two weeks that I waited to hear back from firms, I littered my house with some utterly awful art as a way to distract myself...
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    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    @MarianaMartins welcome to TCLA! Well done for making a post and engaging with the community 👏 👏 👏 For this question, if you haven't already, I'd suggest Google searching the biggest challenges for the legal sector and going through the recurring themes and topics. You can talk about any...
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    Advice for legal career in general

    Do you think you could take a year out to work on your TC and paralegal applications before making a decision to begin the LPC ?
  9. AvniD

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

    I'd say 'why you' is a really good place to demonstrate what you think makes you stand out from the pool of applicants. Disclaimer- this will likely be the toughest section to write because it requires some serious introspection about your character traits that define who you are as a person...
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    Prospective Corporate Lawyer - what to do?

    @PlimptonWeld welcome to TCLA! We're so glad to have you as a part of our community. You've done so well by posting here as a first step to understanding more about corporate law 👏 👏 👏 Here are some things I recommend to prep yourself for a career in corporate law- Read more about it- TCLA...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'd stick to under 100 words for each piece of work experience as that's generally been the standard across most applications in my experience. You could also email grad rec to confirm if they have any preference for the number of words you can use (although they're likely to say they don't have...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Irena congratulations on making it to the AC- this is huge! 👏 👏 👏 Linking some posts I've made on ACs to help you prep! Avni's breakdown of ACs Avni's tips on prepping for ACs
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @hopefullyafuturetrainee welcome to TCLA! You've done so well by posting here and engaging with the wider community 👏👏👏 I'm linking a thread I created recently where you might find some inspiration!
  14. AvniD

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

    You don't have to go into specifics at all (about clients, the type of work you did etc.)- keeping it general is more than sufficient.
  15. AvniD

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

    1) Only include that information that you haven't been able to put elsewhere that would help with giving further context to your application. Generally not appropriate for answering why commercial law. If you have nothing to add, feel free to leave it blank. 2) Great!
  16. AvniD

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

    If you're beginning every sentence with 'I', you're probably not setting enough context for the reader to understand the circumstances in which you did or developed something. If you think this isn't an issue and there is enough context even with almost every sentence beginning with 'I', then...
  17. AvniD

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

    You could, yes!
  18. AvniD

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

    You could but that doesn't necessarily relate to a firm's global reach per se. How are you planning to phrase it?
  19. AvniD

    Pre-Writing Vac Scheme Apps Over Summer

    Hey! If you're unable to gather questions for these firms, I'd suggest having ideas for the following questions as way to prepare for the upcoming application cycle- Why commercial law? Why this firm? Why should we hire you? Tell us about a time where you had to balance a range of...
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    Advice for Dentons AC?

    Congrats on making it to your AC! Linking some resources below to help you prep! Avni's break down of ACs Things you can do to prepare in the run up to an AC More tips on prepping for ACs

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