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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
As a matter of good writing practice, I would generally have a concluding sentence to make the piece read as smoothly as possible. I often used a variation on "There are many more reasons why I feel I am an optimal candidate for this position which I would welcome the opportunity to discuss at...- Jacob Miller
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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How to talk about law firms work?
Totally agree with Naomi's advice here. The one thing I would be tempted to add is to consider whether a given firm has any particular practice area focus which aligns with your particular interests. For example, Vinson & Elkins have a substantial Energy sector focus, Goodwin Proctor have a...- Jacob Miller
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General Query
Hi @Vishal Singh These sorts of questions are designed to put you in a morally challenging situation to assess your professional integrity. Remember that integrity is a key part of being a solicitor- indeed, it makes up one of the core points of SRA practice rules. To that end, when I was...- Jacob Miller
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Norton Rose Fulbright Telephone Interview
Here we go! Found it eventually. For reference, the discussion was around pg.100/101 of the 2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion thread, in case there's anything I've missed therefrom which might be beneficial to you.- Jacob Miller
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Norton Rose Fulbright Telephone Interview
Hi @r123455 We spent a while chatting about the NRF telephone interview- I'll try and find it and either tag you in the discussion or quote some of the discussion here :)- Jacob Miller
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2021 Goals - What do you want to change?
2020 has been a really weird year on a number of different levels for me. On one hand, I've hit some of the highest highs of any year in my life to date: - 2 vacation schemes - TC secured - Launched my company with 2 great business partners - Fiancée secured TC, so we know we'll both be in...- Jacob Miller
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Best way to answer "Why should we hire you"?
I would always be sure to include examples- these act as evidence that you actually do possess the skills you say you do rather than just arbitrary claims! The STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Response/ Result) structure is a great way to incorporate these and keep a clean, easy-to-follow structure.- Jacob Miller
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
I can only really second was Jessica has said here: I think the key here is to remember that it's work experience. Uni societies etc would more be considered voluntary experience, which some firms will ask for separately. I would first ensure that all your key work experiences are in place...- Jacob Miller
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Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hi Courtney, First of all, congratulations on all your achievements to date! That's a very impressive CV you've got there. In terms of what is "enough", it's somewhat challenging to answer in those terms. It's much more about how you manage to justify why those things are important to you...- Jacob Miller
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Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hi @PP27 - congratulations on getting the AC! In terms of the presentation, I generally speaking broke it down, key issue by key issue, either chronologically (as they appeared in the facts) or in order of importance- I believe the latter is a much better approach, it was always the one I got...- Jacob Miller
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I typically give little blurbs depending on the word count. My perception was that short blurbs are a bit more involved, so read better on the application, but also leave plenty to be discussed at interview. @Jessica Booker will probably be able to add more here!- Jacob Miller
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Many congratulations!- Jacob Miller
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Sorry to hear this! WG tests can be quite hard, though it sounds as if the added pressure of the actual test as opposed to practice tests may be preventing you from doing so well! I found I get like this before- for WG tests and case study interviews, where I would smash 3 or 4 practice...- Jacob Miller
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Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hi! Naomi actually wrote a couple of phenomenal pointers for the HSF AC recently in another thread (https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/hsf-assessment-centre.2899/) which you may find helpful! In summary, familiarising yourself with the basic mechanics and timeline of a...- Jacob Miller
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Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
That's totally understandable, and I can honestly say that, having been there myself, I can empathise with you. In terms of practical steps, the main things I would do to try and sound more confident- even if you don't necessarily feel it- in an interview setting are to really monitor the...- Jacob Miller
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Small world! Best of luck with your degree!- Jacob Miller
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hi Cameron! I'm Scots law too (final year at Aberdeen) and, though I'm going to the City, key Scottish firms/ firms with Scottish offices to consider are (in no particular order): - Dentons - Pinsent Masons - Anderson Strathearn - Brodies - Burness Paull - Dickson Minto - Shepherd and...- Jacob Miller
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Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hi, It's a very good question! I actually covered this earlier in a thread in "My Training Contract Journey"- I've pasted the quote script for that comment below so hopefully it should work properly- if it doesn't format properly then I'll tag you in that thread so you can see my thoughts :)...- Jacob Miller
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Must say, it's an absolute joy to see everyone's successes today! I'm delighted for all of you. To those that have had bad news, though- don't worry, it happens to all of us. It's not the end of the road and you only need that one "yes" to get the chance you need! Take some time out, take stock...- Jacob Miller
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Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
I personally made between 12 and 14 applications (I would need to double check my records to remember exactly!) to a wide variety of firms. I personally wouldn't have tried to do any more than this as I feel the individual quality of each application would begin to suffer- some people will only...- Jacob Miller
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- Forum: Applications Discussion