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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
You absolutely can do this. I'd also add that you don't owe anyone detailed insight about your rationale and application strategy. You can give as much or as little as you like, as long as you give something that helps interviewers contextualise your application and your motivations for choosing...- AvniD
- Post #18,703
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Need honest opinion on prospects
Agree with @Jessica Booker. Focusing on making strong, intentional applications that showcase a rounded view of your experiences and personality is a really good idea. This will include a good effort towards improving your grades and attending open days and understanding how law firms work and...- AvniD
- Post #11
- Forum: General Discussion
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Need honest opinion on prospects
Sounds cliché but my best advice for networking is to be yourself. Ask questions you genuinely want to know the answers of, connect with people on common interests and experience and be secure about your perspective and make sure you put it across when interacting with people. The best...- AvniD
- Post #6
- Forum: General Discussion
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P/A #2 Thursday 30th June 2022 - 5:30pm: My Training Contract Offers: Reflections on the Vacation Schemes that got me there
@F1_Legal this is a great post- one of your best yet! Your ability to clearly express what you introspect upon is truly fantastic. Wishing you the best for your TC!- AvniD
- Post #6
- Forum: TCLA Premium Announcements
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
The crux of this question is whether you can demonstrate your commercial awareness and link it to ➡️ your industry/firm research. The info from the talk in isolation to a link between the sector/firm will not answer the question, which is why it doesn't really matter if your chosen challenge is...- AvniD
- Post #763
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @Legalregal! Congrats on your VI! Linking my post here to help you prep for it. Let me know if you find it useful and how your VI goes- wishing you the best!- AvniD
- Post #2,653
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Macfarlanes vacation scheme
Hi @time2work! Congratulations on securing a vacation scheme- this is a massive achievement! I haven't ever done a vacation scheme before will link some of our resources on the forum for you to have a look at during you preparation. Examples of the types of tasks you may be expected to complete...- AvniD
- Post #2
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Herbert Smith Freehills online test
I took a cursory glance at HSF's website to find an answer for this and I haven't been able to, unfortunately. In my experience, it can take between 10 day-few weeks to get an update/reply for tests. I'd wait at least until then before emailing grad rec to ask about when you should expect an...- AvniD
- Post #22
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @WAL007, I've never done an exercise like this before but the way I'd approach it is almost like an essay that's broken down into an intro stating what you're going to a argue, making 2-3 points that support your argument and explore any counterarguments within each point, and conclude with...- AvniD
- Post #18,658
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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What is really required for advancement as an associate?
This is such a great questions and I'd be curious to know what other people on the forum think! I'm guessing that success at the NQ level would hinge on how responsive, communicative and intuitive you are re your clients' needs and how well you work with the firm's strategy, different teams and...- AvniD
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Glad to know this was helpful @Asil Ahmad! I was on annual leave for the past few weeks but it is really good to be back to the forum (and my arrows!) 😊- AvniD
- Post #18,655
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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How badly does the advocacy assessment have to go for you to fail?(Ulaw)
Stumbling and rushing alone won't make you fail, imo. And sometimes your perception of how badly/well you performed can be distorted because you're unable to put distance between your effort and its judgement. You've given it a good shot and preempting a grade, while tempting, is largely...- AvniD
- Post #10
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I think the way you have phrased these examples currently showcases your resilience and patience better than your drive and ambition. I'm not usually picky about examples and generally feel that any work as long as you're able to explain your thought process behind them and get them to fit what...- AvniD
- Post #18,653
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @lawnoob, sometime trainees leave and on occasion, trainees will not be retained for whatever reason, including poor performance and more often because the area they're looking to qualify in is oversubscribed. Unsure about the circumstances a firm will offer an NQ an FTC instead- could be...- AvniD
- Post #751
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey @lildumpling, linking my post on WGs here to help you prep! ✌️- AvniD
- Post #2,597
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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If you could repeal one law, what would it be and why?
Agree with @Jessica Booker and @George Maxwell. You could go with any law, commercial or non-commercial, as long as you're able to successfully walk the reader through your thought process and argument. Ensure you structure your answer really well. The way I'd recommend you to go about it is to...- AvniD
- Post #4
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Vacation Scheme Didn't Work Out? Things You Should Consider About Making Direct TC Applications
@Jessica Booker has given you some top advice here and I really don't have much to add except maybe researching and reaching out to recruitment agencies that specialise in lateral hiring or firms that have a dedicated India desk so that you can properly evaluate the merits and scope for success...- AvniD
- Post #31
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Very, very well deserved!- AvniD
- Post #2,584
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Commercial awareness and reading the news
@IT7 @George Maxwell has given you fantastic advice and the only thing I'd add to that is try explaining what you read to a friend or family, or (I know this sounds weird but swear it works) talk yourself through it while looking in the mirror or record yourself talking about it and play it...- AvniD
- Post #15
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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International Student UK Visa Processing Times
Thanks for tagging me @George Maxwell. Sorry to hear you've been waiting for so long for your visa @anon101. Stories of wait times being similarly nightmarish other countries have been quite common and it's mostly due to pandemic-related backlog and understaffing. Even without this, however...- AvniD
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion