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    Training Contract Applications

    The earlier, the better, in my opinion. On that note, I am going to draw a list of firms that interview after the 31st of July and post it shortly :) On the top of my head: 1. White & Case - only reviews TC apps after the 31st July deadline (confirmed on GR website/chambers student/open day)...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Sorry to hear Hazal! Keep at it, you can do this :)
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    Why Private Equity?

    And White & Case!
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    How to approach this 600 word question for Clifford Chance

    Thanks @Sandrou, I am also preparing my TC app to CC so the advice and tips you have provided above are invaluable. Thanks a bunch. Also with the 600 word question, did you relate aspects of your extracurricular activities to the firm? (I have not but would like to get your opinion on it)
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    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    Also just to so you know, the following post explains the requirements of how an application review takes place: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/what-are-trophy-points-how-do-application-reviews-work-at-tcla.716/
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    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/application-review/
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    Free TCLA memberships

    My choice this week is @Helena! Helena - Thank you for being so thoughtful and helpful with your advice. I wish you all the success with the application process this cycle. Congrats and I hope you enjoy your extended membership :)
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    Biggest weakness

    I would do exactly what you have said above, it is much better to talk about a genuine weakness and discuss how you’re working on it.
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    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    He has just responded with the following: 1. Be calm and be yourself. You've got this far for a reason. 2.make sure you know your application inside-out. This is crucial. You need to be able to answer questions picked from any part of your application. 3. You want to ensure that you can...
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    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    Congrats :) A friend of mine recently completed his winter vac scheme interview, I will check with him on advice and tips and get back to you as soon as :)
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    https://ukgraduates.shearman.com/2018/11/16/trainee-solicitors-need-to-be-resilient/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=General 2018/19#.W-8mnDunyaM Resilience is key as stressed in this article!
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Worst case scenairo, they might email you and request for you to be transferred to spring scheme
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    Extra-Curriculars

    I have not, thanks I will look into the exchange groups further. How long have you been learning Japanese?
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    So sorry Yaner! Keep your head up
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    Extra-Curriculars

    Wow, I really do commend you, I agree with the language requirement, currently self-studying Korean which is hard and also gets me out of my comfort zone :)
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    @yanerlim had the Shearman rejection, I had the Simmons rejection. Yes I agree no more winter VS apps but it would have been much more convenient for me and my work schedule sadly!
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    PFO post VI and tests for Simmons

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