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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I wouldn't list it as work experience as it hasn't commenced yet but would mention it in an additional info text box or something along those lines.- AvniD
- Post #18,559
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Congrats! Linking my post on VIs here- I hope it helps! 😇- AvniD
- Post #2,365
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!
Happy to announce @Miki3999 as our winner for this week for their post here! We appreciate their remarkable effort to help a fellow member with the technical aspects of their upcoming paralegal interview, which completely embodied all the values TCLA strives to promote and foster...- AvniD
- Post #63
- Forum: General Discussion
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Rosling King Paralegal Interview
The only thing I can think of is them giving you a document to review or a scenario where you would need to prioritise your time/workload and work with your team mates/supervisors to resolve an issue. It sounds like you will have some time to review the question in the run up to your actual...- AvniD
- Post #4
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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No info online on small boutique London law firm
Does their website have information about their practice areas, recent deals/cases? Are there any news articles on their work, their business strategy, any new offices they've opened? I would also try to reach out to people who work at the firm via LinkedIn as @Jessica Booker suggested. Even...- AvniD
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I think @thirdtimelucky has given you an excellent perspective on this already. The best part about law, and specifically commercial law if I can say so myself, is that non-legal/non-commercial experience is just as important as legal/commercial experience in helping you understand how you can...- AvniD
- Post #18,528
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
My biggest tip would be to review three areas of your application for improvement- Motivation- have you demonstrated your motivation to work in commercial law and at the firm you've applied at? A good answer about your motivations will be backed up with evidence that shows you've taken the...- AvniD
- Post #2,252
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Rejections are painful, isolating and confusing but what they test more than anything is your motivation to keep going. When you're ready and have processed your feelings about this rejection, take some time to assess where you're at with applications. Do you think you've done everything you...- AvniD
- Post #2,244
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
My apologies- they should be working for you now!- AvniD
- Post #18,463
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Alright, I'll include a range of links below so that you can prepare widely. Also know that we have a mock interview service that you can check out here if you feel the need to give practicing a go. CV-based interview tips Definitive interview guide CAR structure example Competency v...- AvniD
- Post #18,440
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Congratulations! Wonderful news @Zubin and entirely well deserved 👏 👏 👏- AvniD
- Post #18,423
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Congratulations! Do you know what kind of interview it is? Partner interview, case study, competency etc.?- AvniD
- Post #18,410
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Grammar tips
@lawnoob what a fantastic contribution! Bookmarking this thread- I know I'm gonna be directing a lot of people to it (and using it myself!)! 👏👏👏- AvniD
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!
@James Carrabino has put this across really well!- AvniD
- Post #218
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!
Law firms typically weather changes in economic cycles well because when M&A activity slows down, while work for deal teams will reduce (it doesn't completely cease, usually), work for restructuring, litigations etc. teams will pick up. So while the lawyers at the firm will generally keep doing...- AvniD
- Post #215
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Love this! You're absolutely right- treating rejection as redirection really is key.- AvniD
- Post #18,377
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
@thirdtimelucky so, so happy for you! You've been such an insightful contributor to the forum and I hope that you find everything you're looking for and more at your dream firm. Please do take all the time you can to relax and let this news sink in- it's absolutely well deserved. And I do hope...- AvniD
- Post #18,376
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Sorry about that! Have included it now.- AvniD
- Post #2,110
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Congrats y'all! Linking my post on VIs here to help you prep should you need it. 😇 (Sorry- link included now!)- AvniD
- Post #2,108
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!
For this week, I'm nominating @Ameliaa and @CC77 as joint winners! Your posts here and here were the perfect mix of being supportive and empathetic and embodied the values that are at the core for us here at TCLA. Very well done and wishing you the best! Please see this post here for...- AvniD
- Post #55
- Forum: General Discussion