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Gowling WLG Assessment Centre 2022
Congrats on making it to the AC! Although I've never done the bowling AC, I am am nevertheless linking some general resources here to help you prepare- 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- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
In what way do you think your application is stronger? Have your grades significantly improved, do you have more developed answers to the questions etc.?- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If the TC is rolling, I'd send the application now and update the application portal or email grad rec with your final results when you have them.- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Drafting Assessment anxiety question
I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling anxious. Have you spoken to your tutors about this?- AvniD
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!
The way I see it, the point is to explain when/why you made a mistake and how you recovered from it/what you learnt from it and what the impact of your efforts were. Does this give you a springboard for some ideas?- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling with this. Rejections can be extremely painful and challenging, especially for one's confidence and self-belief. Acknowledging this is the first crucial step in moving on, at least in my experience. Allow yourself to feel sad and disappointed and try...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Linking a post I made a few months ago on my best tips and resources for VIs- wishing you the best!- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Really happy to hear that you are eligible to apply! For 1), you can fill any information here, including any mitigating circumstances, that you believe will help the people reviewing your applications get further context about you. You can explain any gaps in education or work experience, why...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Couldn't have said it better than @Jessica Booker! I know a fellow future trainee who explained their mitigating circumstances arising from an undiagnosed condition in a similar way when they were making applications and as far as I know, they didn't run into an issues from phrasing it in this...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Legal Scenario - 15 Mins to read . 5 mins to answer
Read and consider content of legal scenario- If this is for a vac scheme/direct TC, then the entire point of such an exercise is to test whether you have the right instincts in place to be a commercial lawyer. So when you’re doing this part of your task, remember to keep three things in your...- AvniD
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
In my experience, a few firms can follow a different approach to determine who falls within the ‘all students’ and ‘law students’ categories and also on how strictly they impose these divisions. My best advice would be to email graduate recruitment telling them that you’ve done your GDL and LPC...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I had them with me within a few days but I know that it can take longer depending on the workload, number of contracts etc. If you’re concerned about the length of time that’s passed, best to reach out with an email politely asking when you can expect them by.- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Sorry to hear about the lack of free resources for you. I would highly suggest that you don’t underestimate the advice you can get from family/friends/professors- their perspective was the most invaluable to me while making applications because they knew me well enough to know when my tone was...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Should I renege on a 2022 TC offer to train at a better firm in 2024?
I can understand the confusion over picking between firms that have immense recognition, brand value and rankings and those that don’t have any of this to the same extent. It seems like you’re pretty keen on starting training in 2022, so I think the choice is clear. Taking a firm with lesser...- AvniD
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Dyed hair?
If it's not something that you have a burning desire to do, you could also consider waiting until after you have your interviews/ACs out of the way and probably do it in interim period in the run up to your training contract? You could also talk to firms you're interested in applying to and ask...- AvniD
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Things You Can Do Between Application Cycles To Crack A TC
Glad to hear that @lawnoob!- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Things You Can Do Between Application Cycles To Crack A TC
While the majority of my TC apps were made in one application cycle from 2019-2020, I had made a couple unsuccessful applications before this cycle as well. This thread elaborates on what I did between these two application cycles to strengthen my applications and invites others to share their...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
The way I'd include it in my applications to ensure that it is received exactly the way I want is by ensuring that I highlight the aspects of the activity that were meaningful to me. While I cannot be sure whether any of these are true for you, the feeling of community and the athleticism of the...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Sidley Austin vacation scheme
Congratulations for securing a VS- this is a big achievement! 👏 👏 👏 I don't have experience of the firm but am linking this forum post here on example VS tasks and this thread here on VS tasks and general tips for preparation. Wishing you the best! Keep us in the loop about how it goes 😊- AvniD
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Such fantastic news to open the forum to! Very, very well done 👏👏👏 Please do stay in touch with us through the Junior Lawyers' Community. We'd love to hear from you about your experiences and questions in the run-up to your TC and beyond!- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion