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  1. addy2004

    Creating my 'story' in applications

    Thank you so much for the advice, I will definitely sit down and think through my experiences and how I can showcase them better!
  2. addy2004

    Creating my 'story' in applications

    Hey everyone, I'm starting to gather all my experiences/skills and how I can write about them in applications. I have been told previously that stronger applications often tell a 'story' - basically meaning all their experiences link together and have a unique angle on why that individual is...
  3. addy2004

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you for all the helpful messages I'm receiving on the grades v extra-curriculars debate. @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker I'm interested please to hear your thoughts on this too please? Would I be disadvantaged if I talk about my role of responsibility as something I completed in the past?
  4. addy2004

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Firstly, sorry for this very soppy post, I was in a bad place xoxo Glad to say I have recovered from the rejection lol. Anyway, I'm now thinking forwards to the next cycle, and wondered if anyone has any advice on the following: basically, I'm gonna be starting my 3rd year studying Law in...
  5. addy2004

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Ashurst PFO post-interview. Probably my last time on this forum until next cycle, given up for now...
  6. addy2004

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone heard from Ashurst yet post-interview?
  7. addy2004

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    post case-study or interview? either way, they said tomorrow so good luck!
  8. addy2004

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    same when I applied for summer VS, so annoying they sort candidates this way!
  9. addy2004

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    other than the offer itself, are there any other signs in the interview whether it went well or not? Having to wait a whole week is going to be so tedious...
  10. addy2004

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Finally a Linklaters PFO post-test!
  11. addy2004

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What websites and resources do you use to research firm deals other than their own website? I find the firm's website gives very little detail, but I'm struggling to research firm deals in any other way
  12. addy2004

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know roughly when grad rec contacts referees? Is it pre or post interview? Just curious!
  13. addy2004

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard from Ashurst post-case study?
  14. addy2004

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know how written case studies are marked? Also, do you guys have any do's or don'ts? Thank you :)
  15. addy2004

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much - this was really useful!
  16. addy2004

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you for the kind messages - I took a break from the forum to focus on my exams🙈 at least we are all going through this together and can support one another!

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