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  1. ellabasing

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For the Ashurst VS application, there is a question that asks "Can you provide an example of a recent setback you have had and how you overcame this?" Does anyone have any advice on how recent it has to be? For example, I have granted university already but could I talk about not getting into my...
  2. ellabasing

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I want to apply to Latham's open day as I've heard they value that for when applicants then submit applications for their VS but on both the open day and VS application, there is the exact same question about extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibilities etc... I won't submit my VS...
  3. ellabasing

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For the Meet Cooley events, would I be at a disadvantage to opt for the virtual option rather than the in-person? My main reason for going is to connect more with the firm and be able to have that in my application to show motivation but does opting for the virtual event kind of defeat that...
  4. ellabasing

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, it seems like the only question is "Why AG?" and also yes, I didn't see anywhere about selecting Spring vs Summer... Maybe email grad recruitment?
  5. ellabasing

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For anyone doing the Addleshaw Goddard application for Summer Placement Scheme, for the qualification section, do we just put our degree and the grade we graduated with or do we need to put all the different modules? I assume it is just the degree but just wanted to check!
  6. ellabasing

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Are people still waiting to hear back from Sidley Austin (Winter Vac Scheme)?
  7. ellabasing

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi Jess, I have been applying to Vacation Schemes for this summer with the hope of securing a TC, but unfortunately, have not yet been successful. While I am waiting to hear back from the remaining few, I have also been looking into applying for Paralegal/Legal Secretary roles in the case that I...
  8. ellabasing

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jess, I have been applying to Vacation Schemes for this summer with the hope of securing a TC, but unfortunately, have not yet been successful. While I am waiting to hear back from the remaining few, I have also been looking into applying for Paralegal/Legal Secretary roles in the case that I...
  9. ellabasing

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have any tips on the Stephenson Harwood application question that asks for a summary of an article on the sustainability of yachting? Should it be broken down into different sections with bullet points or just in simple paragraphs?
  10. ellabasing

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi everyone! It seems that quite a few of the firms ask a question along the lines of "Describe your proudest achievement and what challenges you have had to overcome" but I was just wondering if it is ok to talk about a personal challenge, rather than a challenge that you may have faced in an...
  11. ellabasing

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    When it comes to questions about a time when you had to collaborate or work as part of a team, do you think it's ok to give an example from high school or does it need to be more recent?
  12. ellabasing

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Brilliant, thank you! Does it include a video response section?
  13. ellabasing

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi everyone! I am due to the Macfarlanes Online Assessment, however I was wondering if anyone has any advice/has done this yet. I have done a couple of the practice tests, but they don't really give any feedback so if anyone has any advice, that would much appreciated! Thanks
  14. ellabasing

    Open days

    Thank you so much!
  15. ellabasing

    Open days

    Hi! I am currently submitting applications for Summer Vacation Schemes and a few of them ask you to talk about any Open Days or events that you attended, but as someone who goes to university in the US and therefore, is out of the UK the majority of the time, I haven't been able to go to any...

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