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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Huge achievement! You should be so proud of yourself!
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think that anything that genuinely explains why you are mentioning a specific aspect of the firm works really well. I would not necessarily say that only actual work experience should be mentioned. Everything that gives a good picture of you as a good candidate is worth mentioning. For...
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    yes, link them back as to how these will make you a successful trainee at the firm!
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Always use paragraphs for law firm applications! This is what they want in the applications. I would say that if you are unsure then it would be worth sending them an email just to confirm but paragraphs are way better! Good luck with the cycle!
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    if you can find a link, that would be even better so I would say to try and find some linkages. It does not necessarily have to be work experience, it can also be a personal experience or anecdote or anything about you that relates to what you are saying.
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @AntoniaHogan, What the firm is looking for with this question is to understand your genuine interest in commercial law and in starting your legal career at Taylor Wessing specifically. This means that you should briefly address what pushed you to law in the first place and what attracts...
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it is asking to address both so I would briefly address why commercial law and then dive deeper why law at DLA Piper specifically and that should work! Good luck with the application!
  8. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes, definitely touch upon these, all the aspects of the question need to be addressed so you would need to discuss these as well! Make sure you also link them back to why these are interesting to you specifically! Good luck!
  9. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think @ Jessica Booker gave you valid advice here, I think you should just focus on your motivations as to why you want to join the firm, highlighting the strengths of their training contract and why it is valuable to you. Additionally, link these reasons to your experiences and to you and I...
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think the approach is very much similar to the one you are used to for UK law firms. The only difference I personally noticed, and which i appreciated, was that I felt more comfortable talking about personal anecdotes that could explain why I was interested in commercial law in the first...
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I agree with @Jessica Booker here, finding something that is within the 12 months frame would probably be the best thing to do. I would say to keep the example you were thinking of discussing as it might be helpful during an interview or an AC. Good luck with the cycle!
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @F AJMI, I think that it is something that many law students do so it is not frowned upon, however it is overly used, and I feel like it will not allow you to distinguish from other candidates. This is my personal opinion of course. I feel like it is fine to mention a subject you have...
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much for this @Flanker01, this is so helpful and you will help so many with these tips, thank you again and good luck with your journey!
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @S87, what I would suggest is: Talk about your experiences, your positions of responsibility and an achievement you are proud of in an exhaustive way and that showcase that you are an excellent candidate, not only academically, but also socially and professionally. Feel free to mention the...
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @kr, here some tips: Since the word count is very low, I would stick to a 2 key points structure. This way you will be able to go more in-depth with tackling the different parts of the question. If you pick more challenges to talk about, you risk not to answer the entire question. Make sure...
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @LegallyBrown Congratulations!! So proud!
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Perseverance really pays off sometimes!
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! This is huge!! And Morrison Foerster is a great firm too! Massive congratulations!
  19. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @prospectiveswitcher thank you so much for providing your perspective on the matter as I am sure there are different, and probably more efficient ways, to go about this. In all honesty, I did struggle too much with trying to find the equivalent as my high school grade was 100/100. I ended up...
  20. axelbeugre

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    @al97, another interesting article! I totally agree with what you said around looking at different countries' points of view regarding a specific business news. As a former international relations student, I am used to being drawn to the different objectives that countries have, and how their...

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