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  1. Karin

    Remote assessment centre prep

    From more practical point of view.. During in-person assessment day, you wouldn't be going through your notes until last minute as you would be talking to other applicants, listening to GR, and so on. Therefore, I recommend calling a friend to take your mind off the assessment for a little bit...
  2. Karin

    Looking for Application Answers - £5 Amazon Gift Card

    Hi Jaysen, I can also send answers for all! Karin
  3. Karin

    Common mistakes on application forms.....

    I completely agree with this! In my first cycle of applications, I think I gave very generic answers. Last year, I finally realised how important it is to sit down and brainstorm why you actually want to do commercial law. Think about all of the things that led to your decision to go into...
  4. Karin

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    What I did in my applications was putting all of the open days into one entry - you can do this provided that you have more experiences (part-time/full-time jobs, internships etc.). I think there is usually not that much to say about each open day anyway, so I would just do the one entry, list...
  5. Karin

    Linklaters Winter VS

    Apart from the link Adam posted, I have previously written up my Linklaters AC experience (Winter Vac Scheme 19) and it's been posted here https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/linklaters-vacation-scheme-interview-2019.1849/ . I think if you read all the AC experiences you should...
  6. Karin

    Ashurst 2020/2021

    I have a tip for those doing the Ashurst tests - if you want to practice, it is useful to play similar 'brain' games on your phone, such as "Elevate". I sometimes play it and some of the exercises in the Elevate app are very similar to what you are asked to do in the test!
  7. Karin

    DLA Piper Application

    Hi, last year when I applied last year, I did the test on day of the deadline and then did not receive any confirmation for 9 days after the test - I had to e-mail the GR to double check and they told me that they had it, so maybe e-mail them if you dont hear soon :)
  8. Karin

    Ashurst 2020/2021

    I got through to the AC last year and wrote 875 words, so I don't think you need to use all of the words, but if you are not using them, make sure you explain all your points clearly and sufficiently :)
  9. Karin

    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    To add what Adam has had, when I was applying last year I collated a list of things that they look for, so thought I'd share! I think I took it from different articles/videos/interviews online. Unique combination of skills & potential Confidence Ability to work in a team and collaborate with...
  10. Karin

    Remote VS/TC Interviews and Assessment Centres

    I am pretty sure that HSF had only a virtual TC interview as all Spring/Summer ACs were run when in February/March before lockdown so I don't know how it will be done going forward.. :) sorry if this is not that helpful!
  11. Karin

    Remote VS/TC Interviews and Assessment Centres

    I think these can vary greatly depending on whether you are provided with materials to read in advance or whether it is more "on the spot" case study. I had the "on the spot" case study where the partner was just telling me bits and pieces of the story and always asked me a question i.e. what...
  12. Karin

    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    I don't think you need to link the answer back to HSF - of course if it is something HSF is directly involved with, it would be great if you could make the connection. However, if you would have to waste many words trying to link it back then I wouldn't worry. I think it is about your ability...
  13. Karin

    Ashurst's Psychometric Tests Practice

    I passed Ashurst's psychometric tests last year and I agree with @Jessica Booker. There is no preparation as such that you can do, but I tried "practice my brain" with similar exercises in advance (which I was doing anyway for fun :D) - I used "Elevate" app on my phone everyday and some of the...
  14. Karin

    Commercial Awareness - Podcast Thread

    Sure! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bgdRgOpphAb6hqxjuMrTQ?si=oHID6xidSCqFJtvysIOKeQ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-commercial-awareness-podcast/id1440864554
  15. Karin

    Commercial Awareness - Podcast Thread

    I really recommend "The Commercial Awareness Podcast" by Tapiwa Museba - it provides weekly updates on what has happened in the legal world, provides analysis and allows you to see the importance of the events in context. It is aimed at aspiring solicitor, future & current trainees and was...
  16. Karin

    Vacation Scheme application prep

    I think this has been mostly answered, but as part of preparation, I would also try to think about all of the skills needed to be a great lawyer (you can find those on most firms recruitment pages when they describe what they look for in candidates) and think of examples of where you have shown...
  17. Karin

    Community Guidelines and navigating TCLA - your input requested

    Yes, exactly - when you use very short words it doesn't perform the search and generates error (see screenshot below when I searched hsf)
  18. Karin

    Community Guidelines and navigating TCLA - your input requested

    I understand that some people feel bad about others sharing specifics, but it will rarely be an exact format and even if it is, I don't think the testimonials are so specific that you would be so prepared it would make you that much a better candidate. I know someone mentioned candidates coming...
  19. Karin

    Community Guidelines and navigating TCLA - your input requested

    I think sometimes it maybe when posting, you could also have an option to add your post to a specific thread - so even if you were to post in a "wrong thread" you could change this if you see that there is something more suitable without having to delete it. Also, if going even more high tech...
  20. Karin

    Community Guidelines and navigating TCLA - your input requested

    That sounds great! I always try to search for my questions but found the search engine to be a bit tricky - e.g. when I typed "HSF" or "A&O" sometimes nothing would come up. If the search engine was improved, it could be a bit easier to search for forum specific questions as well (e.g. search...

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