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  1. Daniel Boden

    Slaughter and May TC Interview

    I can’t speak for Slaughters but that tends to be how firms do it
  2. Daniel Boden

    Training Contract Success Stories

    What brilliant news to read this morning! Absolutely delighted for you mate and couldn't agree more with the points you made, particularly the confidence and luck parts which I think many people forget or don't place enough importance on. One of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given is...
  3. Daniel Boden

    Tax Help

    Hey Alice, Just to add to this, I'll be doing a vac scheme diary too once I have heard back regarding my TC! Thanks, Dan :)
  4. Daniel Boden

    Non-law and Vacation Schemes

    Honestly, I have no idea but I'd imagine not! Otherwise, why would they allow people in our position to apply? Vac scheme went well thanks but still waiting to hear back!
  5. Daniel Boden

    Non-law and Vacation Schemes

    Hi Phoebe-Lou, I was in your position last cycle so totally understand the position you're in! You are able to apply to the following: Allen & Overy Bird & Bird Clifford Chance DLA Piper (First Year Insight Scheme) Freshfields Herbert Smith Freehills Linklaters Macfarlanes Slaughter and May...
  6. Daniel Boden

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Great to have you onboard Jess! Very much looking forward to working with you :)
  7. Daniel Boden

    What transferable skills can you bring to the role of Trainee Solicitor?

    Personally I would stick to the ones they mention the most on the site. I mean, they are mentioned for a reason right? So personally I'd go with being able to take responsibility and teamwork :)
  8. Daniel Boden

    Slaughter and May TC Interview

    @Abstruser perhaps you can help Harvey here?
  9. Daniel Boden

    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I actually start on July 8 but the good luck messages are much appreciated! The support on this forum really is so lovely and really hope it can push us both over the line! :) @Alice G @Jaysen
  10. Daniel Boden

    Legal News Updates

    @Abstruser I bet this is nice reading!
  11. Daniel Boden

    Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)

    Great to have you with us Rick! Any questions feel free to post/start a new thread or just message any of us privately and we'll do our best to help answer your questions :)
  12. Daniel Boden

    Post your Summer Vacation Scheme (2019)

    Evening everyone, I'm doing the second Weil summer scheme (8-19 July). If anyone else on TLCA is also doing this scheme please let me know because, as Shane says above, it would be great to already know someone beforehand! Thanks, Dan :)
  13. Daniel Boden

    Legal News Updates

    Great summary Alice! Thanks again for helping me out :)
  14. Daniel Boden

    Travers Smith Application Struggles

    Hi Ross, I hate to say it but I wouldn't be too optimistic if I were you. My application and the applications of many others who got ACs at other top firms weren't even read for the vacation scheme round! I really hope you have a different experience but I thought I'd let you know just to...
  15. Daniel Boden

    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Yep my vacation scheme application to Travers wasn't even read! :mad:
  16. Daniel Boden

    The Official Vacation Scheme Diaries Thread

    Thanks so much for this Alice! A brilliant and informative write up! Best of luck for your next scheme :)
  17. Daniel Boden

    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Many congrats @tylergab! That's brilliant news - delighted for you and wish you all the best for your schemes :D
  18. Daniel Boden

    Legal News Updates

    Hi guys, Here's my summary from last week's legal news featuring an interesting development at Linklaters - enjoy! The Lawyer: Linklaters' sports law launch will put a premium on entrepreneurialism Introduction In this article, The Lawyer reports that more and more law firms specialising in...
  19. Daniel Boden

    Legal News Updates

    Hi guys, Here's my summary from last week's legal news - enjoy! There weren't a huge amount of articles on either site so, hopefully, this week is more interesting from a news point of view! The Lawyer and Legal Week - Brexit forces Clydes' hand into Dublin office opening (13 May 2019)...

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