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    Network and Network Well- With a Future Trainee at Clyde & Co

    Welcome back everyone to our series of interviews with future trainee solicitors. In our final article today, we have the fantastic opportunity to hear from a future trainee at Clyde & Co. 1. Who is your training contract with? Clyde & Co 2. Are you a law or non-law candidate? Non-Law 3...
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    There are Always Bumps in The Road, But There is a Destination at the End- With a Future Trainee at Clifford Chance

    Welcome back everyone to our series of interviews with future trainee solicitors. In our second article today, we have the fantastic opportunity to hear from Lucy, a future trainee at Clifford Chance. 1. Who is your training contract with? Clifford Chance 2. Are you a law or non-law...
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    Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail- With a Future Trainee at Morgan, Lewis and Bockius

    Welcome back everyone! Today we have three new articles in our series of interviews with future trainee solicitors. In our first article, we hear from a future trainee at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius 1. Who is your training contract with? Morgan, Lewis & Bockius 2. Are you a law or non-law...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya! I'm sorry you are feeling burnt out. I had a very similar experience but in person when I had 3 interviews back to back also. You can imagine, the additional stress of waking up super early to catch the train into the city then coming back home to relax then prepare three times over was...
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Hiya! I can't say for certain but it sounds to me to just be an admin issue so it should hopefully be something that can be sorted out upon correction.
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    Leaving a legal role to get a non legal one?

    Hiya! I'm not the most experienced on this topic but I definitely do not think this would be a disadvantage nor would it reduce the quality of your training contract applications. Transferable skills are such that can be gained from any experience and can help bring something unique to your...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya! Not silly at all! Jacob made a really great article on this which will sum it all up ☺️ https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/foundations-of-commercial-law-practice-areas-firm-groups-and-applications-monday-article-series.3163/
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya! I always think it’s best to choose seats that you are genuinely interested in (e.g. because of the industry focus, type of clients, activity type etc, previous use of transferable skills or just plain curiosity I would never advise choosing a seat simply because it’s the main one or you...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya! There are a number of great events and online programs that you can participate in which show an interest in commercial law. Inside Sherpa is a great website for this as they host a number of virtual internships for a number of firms. In addition to this, virtual open days, online...
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    Don't Let Rejections Dishearten You, Everyone Gets Them- With a Future Trainee at Trowers & Hamlins LLP

    Welcome back everyone. In our second article today, we hear from a future trainee at Trowers & Hamlins LLP. 1. Who is your training contract with? Trowers & Hamlins LLP 2. Are you a law or non-law candidate? Law 3. Which university did you attend? University College London (UCL) 4...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya! I found completing virtual internships beforehand really helpful. There are quite a few on Inside Sherpa (https://www.theforage.com/virtual-internships). I also completed the Bright Networks Virtual Internship prior however I'm not sure if this is an on-going thing. But I definitely...
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    Embrace Your Difference - With a Future Trainee at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

    Welcome back everyone! Continuing with our series of interviews with future trainee solicitors, today we have two fantastic articles lined up. In our first article today, we hear from a future trainee at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 1. Who is your training contract with? Weil, Gotshal & Manges...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya! I think it's always good to be commercially aware and prep not only recent deals but also wider news generally. In an interview scenario, this is more important as you're more likely to have a direct question as opposed to a skill based assessment like a case study or negotiation...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya! Personally, I never really tried to link my deals of interest to my commercial awareness. I usually prepped for 2 key firm deals then 3 areas of commercial awareness. I never really found that I had to link them as they would usually come under two different questions e.g. why X firm? ( I...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya! I agree with Victoria. I think they are quite similar but the former is slightly more subjective than the latter. So I would approach these questions as; why X firm- means why are you interested in the firm but what are the firm's USPs- means objectively speaking what are the firm's main...
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    Don't Compare Your Chapter 1 to Someone Else’s Chapter 10- With a Future Trainee at Edwin Coe LLP

    Welcome back everyone to our series of interviews with future trainee solicitors. Today we have a great article lined up in which we had the lovely opportunity to hear from a future trainee at Edwin Coe LLP. 1. Who is your training contract with? Edwin Coe LLP 2. Are you a law or non-law...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hiya! First of all- congratulations on your tc and vs offers! I really agree with the responses above. There isn't really a right or wrong answer here and only you will know in your gut what you want to do. It's never easy because I think there is this idea that you have to get as many offers...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya! I don't think this is a stupid question at all! From my own personal experiences, I think recruiters who view tc apps look for more certainty regarding your motivations for a career in commercial law at that firm. This is because unlike a vac scheme, which creates an opportunity for both...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Here's one ☺️ https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/where-should-we-open-up-our-next-office.2928/#post-46771
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya! I think it's always quite good and insightful to ask the interviewer about their own personal experiences within the firm e.g. how they think the firm has changed since they joined and what direction they think it is or should be heading in. Hope this helps ☺️

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