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  1. Syafiqkay92

    Describing extracurricular activities and responsibilities

    Hi Jaysen Thank you for your reply. Good to know that you're no longer a trainee. It's been three years since I were at university. I suppose your advice makes sense. I might have been too critical about myself and reading this actually gave me an idea of how to approach the question. Thanks...
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    Describing extracurricular activities and responsibilities

    Hi Jaysen Thank you for taking the time to reply. I have no idea how you manage to respond to every single message on TCLA, as well as doing the course, law firms insights on top of your work as trainee. Well done for your hard work and excellent time management. I'm much more inspired to...
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    Describing extracurricular activities and responsibilities

    Hello everyone, I have been trying to draft an answer to the following question, which is one of the questions for Paul Hastings training contract application. The question is "Please give details of any extracurricular activities and responsibilities. Describe any personal achievements and...
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    Why this firm?

    Hi Ricky I understand your problem as I have been struggling with this too. At first glance, all City law firms are similar. Their clients are mainly large corporations, banks or investment funds etc. The key is to find one thing that you find interesting and focus on that. Let me give you an...
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    Free TCLA memberships

    Hi Alice Thank you for this. I’ve paid my premium this month. Maybe carry it over to next month? Best, Syafiq.
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    Kirkland App

    Hi Laura I hope age doesn't discourage you. I'm turning 28 soon and I still haven't got a training contract. The way I see it, just enjoy all the experience you have and learn all you can. If you keep on improving, you will get one eventually. To quote Rosie, you just need one. Good luck...
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    Dechert Interview

    Thanks Jaysen. This is brilliant.
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    Dechert Interview

    Hi Nicole I am wondering if you still remember the application questions for Dechert. I am currently preparing my application for next year and would be helpful to start thinking of the answers to the questions before the application open later this year. Thank you. Regards, Syafiq.
  9. Syafiqkay92

    Paralegal position in London

    Hi Yee Is the position still available? I am interested if it is. Regards, Syafiq.
  10. Syafiqkay92

    Online GDL

    Hi Phoebe I think it makes sense for you to do it online. Good luck!
  11. Syafiqkay92

    Company Law - Challenges of Limited Liability

    Hi m24 I am not a law student nor a law graduate but I do have some experience being an equity investor of a small company that went bust. I also have some experience marking undergrad essay so my top tips is to answer the question directly. I would suggest you brainstorm a list of challenges...
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    Online GDL

    Hi Phoebe I talked to one grad rec at CC and she told me that they don’t look down on anything. At this firm, the interview is cv blind and they will ask you to tell them about anything in your cv that makes you stand out when they first met you. So I think you don’t have to worry so much. In...
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    Clifford Chance Tech Training Contract Interview 2019

    Hi I thought I share my own experience of IGNITE assessment day. The format is pretty much the same as heidipercyslinky so I share the questions that I get asked that is not present earlier. What ideas do you have to help CC legal tech? Think about what the role involves and brainstorm...
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    Paralegal position in London

    Hi Selina Thank you for sharing this information. Really useful. Just wondering if you can share more about your experience when applying for paralegal position without a law degree. Here are some questions: What skills are essential to succeed in the role? What are the concerns that...
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    Six things I learnt by applying for training contracts for six years

    Thank you for this. I thought I am the only one. Been trying for three years now and most people just tell me to try something else and I refuse to listen to them.
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