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A 2:2 in a first year module
Hi @Mm1245, seconding what Jess said above! I'm a future trainee at Latham & Watkins - I applied in both my first and second years successfully with a 2:2 in Land law. The firm didn't have a problem with it! A strong performance in your subsequent years will compensate for any issues in the...- Aks.Khurana
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Unfortunately, I am not able to comment on the firm's policies as the recruitment team has changed since my time and every year, things are done differently! Feel free to follow up via email if you need closure, there's no harm with reaching out.- Aks.Khurana
- Post #17,550
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hi @I789 - unfortunately, I'm not able to comment on the firm's recruitment policies as this changes each year based on the team! I have heard some people having similar issues, but again, not something I'm able to comment on. I understand that this can be frustrating and that you want closure...- Aks.Khurana
- Post #17,545
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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International Student TC Journey
Hey Abhay, thanks for posting! As an international student with visa issues myself, I hear you - schemes and term time clashes can be very frustrating. To the best of my knowledge, most international students usually cannot attend schemes that completely clash with term dates. This would...- Aks.Khurana
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Baker McKenzie video interview
Hey! I've had a TC from Bakers and went through the process last year. Due to confidentiality, I can't share the specific questions. However, Baker McKenzie mainly focuses on questions about equality and diversity. So, you can expect some competency questions about how you've demonstrated this...- Aks.Khurana
- Post #17
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Pressure to secure a vac scheme in second year
Hey @ASullivanP, thanks for posting. I can certainly empathise with the pressure of performance in your second year as a law student who went through the process recently. With law and other corporate careers, the narrative of getting your foot in the door early can be taken too far and make...- Aks.Khurana
- Post #3
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Contract misery
I agree with all the above posts! One bad score will not affect your performance. Plus, 62 is not a bad score at all! I'm a future trainee at a very competitive US law firm and had other offers from great places. I've had a 55 in one module and a few 2:1s as well. As long as you're overall in...- Aks.Khurana
- Post #8
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hey @wawawa! Great question and this is certainly a good problem to have. Having been in a similar situation, my personal take is to go through the assessment centre and wait to hear back first. Once you do secure your offer, I would reflect on the following: Do either firms have more than...- Aks.Khurana
- Post #17,039
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Application for tc/ vs as an international
Hey! In case you have a specific firm in mind, this is a great question to ask to a firm. The firm's recruitment team are the best contact to clarify this with certainty. Sending an email to the recruitment team has no harm and will get you the closure you need! On a more practical level...- Aks.Khurana
- Post #9
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hi! Having done the onboarding for three firms, this has not come up for me. Background checks are more about seeing that your grades match, that you have the right to work, and that you have referees for some of your roles. I haven't had any finance-related disclosures, and I don't think this...- Aks.Khurana
- Post #16,834
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Application for tc/ vs as an international
Hey Peter, Thanks for sharing. As an international student myself, I completely understand your frustrations. It's hard not to wonder whether there are other social forces at play that are making it harder for you to succeed! In my opinion (this can't be said about every firm but is more...- Aks.Khurana
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion
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My journey to a Training Contract
Hi @JasmineM9, It's so great to see you diligently update this thread with your progress! The road to a training contract isn't a straight path, and most people will inevitably face setbacks. But it only takes one yes. About your comments about sending more applications, here are some of my...- Aks.Khurana
- Post #16
- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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m's successful(?) journey to a tc
Hey @mfuturetrainee, I'm really glad to see you using the forum to stay accountable! Your optimism here is infectious - I'm so glad you can view all the obstacles so far as learning opportunities. An interesting perspective I came across during my first application cycle was the idea that...- Aks.Khurana
- Post #5
- Forum: My Training Contract Journey