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  1. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    i thought they'd give feedback at that stage? so we should hear back something right?
  2. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    SH online assessment to do anyone have any tips? esp for the VI what are the best ways to succeed in a VI because i fumbled in the Bristows VI
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    updated statz applications made: 13 rejections: 6 rejected post VI or test : 3 (Taylor Wessing, Trowers, Bristows) progressing:Stephenson Harwood Summer VS online test to complete waiting to hear back from: Shoosmiths TC (rejected for SVS, completed SJT) Browne Jacobson SVS (completed SJT...
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    so i received a stephenson harwood invite for the online test great news but the VI element at the end is scary because i didnt get past that VI stage for Bristows if anyones done the SH test some tips would be great, a girls struggling out here also BJ TI no news since, i keep replaying what...
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    thanks so much!! wish you the best too, hopefully we all secure a TC
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    yesss their tc structure is the main reason i applied! we just have to keep trying you have a lot to bring as a career changer i remember going to open days for certain firms and they had such a big intake of career changes like taylor wessing for example we got this!!!!
  7. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    they said they'd get back this Wednesday so we could be hearing updates later today or tmrw onwards
  8. ohnoselim

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    seems that people are hearing back from SH sigh not me tho i hope that something is said soon
  9. ohnoselim

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    also i keep having nightmares about the Browne jacbson TI 😭 I just want ONE AC, JUST ONE all i need is one firm to believe in me, smh i aint asking for a lot they said they'd get back around 9th 10th so im so nervous, i pray its some good news i need it with how life is rn
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    why is it the essays i spend so long on i get average but the ones i do in the shortest amount of time(and this is me going over lectures and doing reading for the first time because im so behind) i do very well in its some sick mind trick man 😭
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    i literally know i have an interest in ip but whenever i go to apply to firms that have ip services i search up their current trainees and see how they were a paralegal for some brand, or something ip related EVERY SINGLE TIME THEY HAVE PREVIOUS EXP IN THE INDUSTRY!! is there a point to even...
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    updated statz applications made: 13 rejections: 6 rejected post VI or test : 3 (Taylor Wessing, Trowers, Bristows) waiting to hear back from: Stephenson Harwood Summer VS Shoosmiths TC (rejected for SVS, completed SJT) Browne Jacobson SVS (completed SJT, completed TI) Farrer & Co TC Howard...
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    oh my that telephone interview she was so lovely but my answers atrocious 😭
  14. ohnoselim

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    the way i am so scared for this TI literally woke up so early and prepped, if i stutter idk what ill do
  15. ohnoselim

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    doing some prep for general questions and when i get to the 'why law?' i have the urge to say 'why not' i wish that was a good enough answer sigh
  16. ohnoselim

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    completed the assessment for a paralegal opportunity now its time to prep for the browne jacobson TI amongst my 4 uni deadlines this month.... crazy
  17. ohnoselim

    A student in need of direction.

    practice is key! you got this make sure you use different examples and make it unique or interesting to you and the firm firms have a list of competencies on their websites
  18. ohnoselim

    A student in need of direction.

    Hi! just came across across your thread and I can relate. Every firm is competitive, with magic circle and silver circle firms receiving over thousands of applications. Most firms don't require legal experience any experience is valuable. I remember a senior associate at an open day told me how...
  19. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    does anyone have advice for telephone interviews? this is my first ever one so any guidance would be so great!

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