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    Slaughter and May 2021 Training Contract

    Thank you Jessica.
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    Slaughter and May 2021 Training Contract

    Will anyone be able to advise how to list our academics and % on the CV. I am applying for their direct TC. My CV is quite lengthy, more than 2 pages due to my legal experiences and curricular activities. Do you think sending a CV that is 2 1/2 pages long okay or should I strictly keep it to 2...
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    Slaughter and May 2021 Training Contract

    Hi, can I ask whether you applied for their TC and whether this was still necessary?
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    Question for the Application Form

    Oh snap, in that case I have misinterpreted the question. I genuinely thought they wanted to see who we knew at the firm and it was an opportunity to demonstrate our connections to the firm etc lol. Thanks
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    Question for the Application Form

    Hi All. I have a quick urgent question. If I connected with a lawyer or a partner at the firm I am applying to via LinkedIn and established a rapport with them via the platform or in a virtual meeting. What is the best way to describe my relationship with them pls? This is to answer a...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Nope I am still waiting to hear back.
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    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

    Thank you !!
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    Sarah's journey into law

    Thank you so much Naomi. I appreciate your kind words and offer to help ! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey where can I find @Ricky 's approach? I am currently trying to answer this in my Reed Smitth research question application which is due tomorrow
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    Thanks for this Jaysen
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    Sarah's journey into law

    I encountered intermittent delay when trying to upload my Skadden application on the day of the deadline and I really worked hard on this application. I never foresaw this issue and it really ruined my New years day. I was feeling down but I am taking this as a lesson to never submit or leave...
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    Freshfields TC application form glitch??

    Hi, I am on their website and cannot find a link or instructions about the personal statement they expect applicants to write. May I ask where you found out the word count?
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    Application review - BCLP

    Thank you Jess, that's a good point!
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    Application review - BCLP

    Hi all, May I ask on an application under work experience do you think it is appropriate to name drop a future trainee if I have previously worked with them in a different company. For example: I worked as part of a team of 20 paralegals including [NAME OF PERSON] (now Trainee solicitor or...
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    Application review - BCLP

    Thank you so much Jaysen - I am extremely grateful. I am just finishing the last question and then I will send it across.
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    Application review - BCLP

    Hi Team, Hope you're well. Can someone please remind me of how I can go about getting my application reviewed by the TCLA team? The deadline is on Monday. Do you think I will be able to get someone to quickly have a review of my answers? I understand that it is last minute to ask for this...
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    Common mistakes on application forms.....

    Thanks for this info Jess- Very useful !
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    Premium members - Application review

    Thanks Jaysen :)
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    Premium members - Application review

    Hi All, Please can you confirm how I am supposed to go about sending you all my application. I sent my draft application yesterday to admin email address for it to be reviewed by the TCLA team. Please can you confirm if that is the correct way to do it. Thank you all for your assistance. I am...
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    Reed Smith Vacation Scheme

    Thank you Jess for your prompt reply - so just to clarify the insight week was at 3 city law firms but it was non-paid experience and lasted about 4 days. I applied and secure the opportunity through Target Jobs ? Likewise, do you consider I can add open day at Reed smith under the work...

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