-
💬 Ask Graduate Recruitment Your Questions!
Hey Guest, do you have a question for graduate recruitment? Gemma Baker from Willkie is live to answer your questions!
-
Get line-by-line feedback on your applications, access to our weekly application workshops, and our law firm profiles. Use the coupon code 'SIXWEEKS' at checkout for 10% off.
Search results
-
N
Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hiya! I totally agree with Dheepa's points. I think my personal approach would be to mimic a STAR type structure so; Situation: What was the experience? How did such experience come about? (what were my initial motivations, how did I find out about the experience etc.) Task/action: I think task...- Naomi U
- Post #309
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hiya! I would probably approach this question similarly to the way I would approach a why X firm question. I think the only difference here is to perhaps approach the question from a more objective perspective and not focus too much on training (e.g. training contract structure, secondment...- Naomi U
- Post #308
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hi Tarnjeet! I don't think this will disadvantage you at all! There is no set path or right or wrong answer. I think working is a great idea and an amazing way to build up experiences and skills which will be invaluable upon starting your tc (whenever you decide to do so). I also had similar...- Naomi U
- Post #294
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hiya ☺️ Completely agree with Jacob here. I would also interpret the question to as asking what role do I like to play within a team. So you can probably list a few examples here that cover desirable traits such as leadership and management, as well as being a team player through examples of...- Naomi U
- Post #10,825
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hi Nicole ☺️ I'm with Jacob here- that's as much as I've done regarding references.- Naomi U
- Post #280
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
If it does and you aren't sure, maybe try leading your response with your interpretation of the question e.g. "another area of business I am interested in/ considered a career in ..." At least this way when your interviewers watch it back, they can get a better understanding of where your...- Naomi U
- Post #10,785
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hiya, I completely understand, I was a bit confused myself.😅 I think in instances like this, I would probably advise that you prep for both, then when asked I would just clarify with your interviewer. There is nothing wrong with asking them to repeat or clarify a question if you aren't sure...- Naomi U
- Post #10,773
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hiya, It's likely that your interviewer will be more interested in the reasons for your chosen response rather than the response itself. My top tip is to be honest! Don't feel forced to say something that isn't true because you feel that is what they may want to hear. More often than not, your...- Naomi U
- Post #10,749
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Definitely! Almost everything has been brought online from education to business meetings to patient consolations. With such an increased reliance on online software systems and data storage, cyber-security is arguably a very significant area of concern right now. ☺️ If using this as a...- Naomi U
- Post #10,693
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hiya! From my personal experiences, there really does come a point where you just have to stop. Remember it's not a test in the sense that there aren't set questions and set answers that you must respond with. A successful interview is part knowledge, but also part personality - how confident...- Naomi U
- Post #10,667
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hiya! I think that's absolutely fine as similarly to my previous post (which I have quoted below) I think the focus here is how you showed resilience to overcome the issue, not what the issue itself is. ☺️- Naomi U
- Post #10,662
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hiya! I completely agree with the above responses the focus here is not so much on the issue faced but how you overcame it. I think the concept of resilience is very subjective because its to do with overcoming and preserving through a crisis. What candidate A views as a crisis will naturally...- Naomi U
- Post #10,659
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Hiya, I think anything with a clear background would be fine even if it's just you standing in front of wall. It's usually just to go next to your name on a file, so you just want something that's clear and simple ideally ☺️- Naomi U
- Post #7,086
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hiya! Jacob's made a very helpful and thorough guide on case studies which I've linked below, but just to add, I think your SWOT analysis approach is a great idea. I would probably take a similar approach, assessing each company on issues I felt were most relevant to the client's needs and...- Naomi U
- Post #273
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hiya, Congrats on your interview! ☺️ I think I agree with the latter comments. I would probably focus on your general interests in their Australian presence from a work & international perspective. Whilst movement may be possible upon qualification, I think its best not to lead with personal...- Naomi U
- Post #10,137
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Hiya! I agree with the above comments. I don't see anything wrong with this at all, if anything attending a variety of open days provides you with a very broad insight into the legal industry meaning you're in a better place to distinguish between firms and express a true & specific interest...- Naomi U
- Post #991
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hiya! I'd say its quite important as fundamentally clients are the central focus of law firms. So the type of clients a firm has will have a huge impact in the type of work they do, in the areas and locations they open offices, it may even have a role in influencing the firm's in-office...- Naomi U
- Post #9,538
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Hiya, I've always interpreted midnight deadlines like you, that it would need to be finished before the end of Tuesday night. I'm not precisely sure, but that's how I would interpret it as midnight is always the start of the new day. So 00:00 on Wednesday night, is technically Thursday and so...- Naomi U
- Post #7,077
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
N
Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!
Hi Everyone! We're happy to be continuing our weekly giveaway of TCLA Premium subscriptions throughout February! I'd like to announce that my chosen winner for this week is @Alison C It has been so lovely to read your posts which are not only incredibly supportive, but also extremely...- Naomi U
- Post #20
- Forum: General Discussion
-
N
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hiya, I don't think there really is a right answer here as its quite a personal topic. Every firm is different and there are a number of factors to consider when deciding which is best suited to your motivations, interests and generally your personality. Some things I would consider would be...- Naomi U
- Post #9,030
- Forum: Applications Discussion