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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @ES123456 I don't think there is an exact right or wrong answer and this will vary for each question. However I think my biggest advice would be to have structure to your answers. Personally for each type of question I would plan to mention 2-3 key points. I would then express my answer...
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    Explaining interest in firm

    Hi @Lauren Personally, I don't see any wrong with expressing interest in a particular practice area. Of course, the structure of your answer will depend on the wording of the question but I would say something along the lines of, whilst I am still very open-minded, I have a particular interest...
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    Answering an interview question about failing to convert a previous VS

    Hi @Florawilliams Congrats on your upcoming AC! I would approach this answer as honestly as possible from a developmental point (e.g. like you said you weren't as strong commercially) then explain how you have developed since. I think this is better than leading with the notion that the other...
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    Sarah's journey into law

    Hi @SarahB3 Congratulations on receiving your scholarship! Wishing you the best of luck on your journey - happy to help wherever I can:)
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    My journey to a training contract

    Hi @Chanelle& @Asil Ahmad Congrats on securing your scholarships! Wishing you both the best of luck on your journeys!:) Please feel free to ask any questions!
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    Iqra's journey to a TC

    Hi @Iqra That's great to hear! Best of luck with your upcoming AC:)
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @Lauren I think I would approach questions like these as "how would someone who knows you well" describe you rather than a "friend". My reasoning for this is I think that if you focus too closely on the word friend, then rather than offering a general description/insight as to the type of...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @ES123456 Congratulations on your AC! As the others have mentioned, I recently made a thread with some pointers that should be helpful to structure your prep. (https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/hsf-assessment-centre.2899/#post-46369) I can only imagine how hard it must be...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @Fifi I agree with Jacob- I would also approach conversion interviews as you would initial interviews in terms of general preparation for motivational, competency and commercial awareness. The only real difference now is that your sources of information will come from your experience on the...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @Lauren I think its fair to pre-empt the question however there is nothing wrong with saying although you enjoy your current employer, you have greater interests in the new firm then expanding on why. If you lead your response in this way, I don't think you will come across critical at all...
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    When a firm asks what your biggest failure is

    Hi @IntrepidL I don't think there is anything wrong with mentioning a grade! I would just advise to make sure ( as with any example) you follow up with what you learnt from the experience and how you have developed since. Hope this helps :)
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    When a firm asks what your biggest failure is

    Hi @aspiringjd2021 I also agree with Dheepa. In addition with showing your other interests, I think ideally you want to show how you were able to learn from this experience and improve. On this note, I think it may be a bit harder to do so if the experience you are talking about is an...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @Lawgirl123 I don't think there is a specific answer to this question as I think what interviewers are looking for here is your reason why. I think I would advise following a few stories/deals that you are particularly interested in. When you are researching these stories/deals ask yourself...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi @LilLauLLB I completely understand how you feel. During my applications last year (my second year of uni), I definitely felt very overwhelmed and struggled significantly to balance applications with uni and of course my actual life! It definitely can get very overwhelming so I understand...
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    Extracurricular activities question

    Hi @Am92 Completely agree with Jaysen. I remember during my applications, the importance of showing rather than telling was always stressed. Therefore, I think I would focus on a few examples but expand and quantify these using a similar structure to the STAR technique, then link this to the...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    I completely understand! However, as much as recordings are useful, it's important to remember it doesn't mimic a real interview as you won't ever just be speaking on end unless you are giving a presentation. Even then, it's likely your interviewer will ask follow up questions and pick up on...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @IntrepidL I also felt this way when preparing for my interviews! To be fair, I think naturally when you practice with anyone you know, it will feel slightly unnatural because you are trying to be professional. However I still think this is honestly the best thing you can do in addition to...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @Lawgirl123 I don't think there is a set length however I would usually plan 3 key points which can be expanded on. I think it's important to strike a balance in an interview between covering your points but not listing or speaking too much. This will help things flow more naturally. As...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @Tarnjeet I agree with Jacob here. I too am very interested in D&I initiatives but I think that has more to do with the firm's general working culture. In a limited response I agree that focusing more on practice area strength and strategies is more useful. However, if you find you have the...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @nina_123 No problem glad to help! I don't think there's really a right or wrong answer per se. I think if I was approaching this question I would respond as you suggested by focusing on an area I find particularly interesting and maybe explain the type of work I hope to take on and why...

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