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  1. TM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    In the A&O application, it asks to confirm that 'I am only permitted to apply once in any 12 month period for either a Training Contract or a Vacation Scheme. Please note that you are eligible to apply to multiple regional offices in the same year, but must make the relevant recruitment teams...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know whether I can apply to a firm that is representing me?
  3. TM

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Rejection from Reed Smith post research questions.
  4. TM

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    What firm was it?
  5. TM

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I assume you do not have access to legal databases. Some cases can come up through news such as the recent Uber case. You could also check through firms websites as they cover pretty much all of the seminal cases which have implications on their clients.
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    One of the sections In White & Case applications asks to provide details of any careers events you have attended, does this means that I should state all the law firms?
  7. TM

    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    White & Case seem to have a strong focus on grades. Chambers Student say that they are looking for a solid 2.1. What does that entail? How solid should the 2.1 be?
  8. TM

    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    I just completed their assessment, their deadline is today but in the email send after the assessment it states that I have 5 days to complete the WG test. Do I have to complete the WG before the deadline or do I have five days as they said in the email?
  9. TM

    Which law firms recruit on a rolling basis? 2019-20

    Does anyone know whether RPC is rolling or not?
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    Paralegal position in London

    I am in the same boat my friend. I guess it is particularly difficult given the current situation to get a paralegal role as some practices are completely diminished. On the other hand practices like insolvency, disputes, and insurance are thriving. Anyway I believe, it is a matter of patience...
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    Applying after rejection

    Is it worth applying to a law firm that has already rejected you once or twice?
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    Interests including hobbies and sports

    I would really appreciate some advice on how to answer a question like this: Please give brief details of any interests including hobbies and sports. (250 words) The question seems quite simple, but there is something that throws me off. Would work with different societies count as interests...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone done the PwC AC? Have one coming up.
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    Working Experience Section in Applications

    Hello all, After some reflection post-application cycle, I realised that I might have approached the 'working experience' section incorrectly. I usually would write about my role including the duration and nature of the work, then would list the tasks performed in bullet points. How do you do...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Rejections from Linklaters and Mayer Brown in one hour, haha. Crazy. This amounts to my 12 and 13 rejections this cycle.
  16. TM

    PwC Legal Summer Vacation Scheme 2020

    Has anyone heard back from PwC after VI?
  17. TM

    Upcoming 2022 TCs [Success]

    Might be worth reaching out to people on Linkedin or looking through your network. You do not have to meet someone at an open day, you can initiate communication yourself. Anyway, I do not believe that an interaction with someone from the firm is a requirement, if you can demonstrate excellent...
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    Upcoming 2022 TCs [Success]

    Hello, thanks for creating this. I hope to join you on this journey. But one I noticed, is that some firms do not recruit as much in the summer season. I think DLA and Dechert mainly recruit through vacation schemes.
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    PwC Legal Summer Vacation Scheme 2020

    I agree, I found it quite interactive, at times it felt as though you are speaking to someone, with those videos popping up. The case study was difficult though, did not know what to advise as there were too many variables.
  20. TM

    Mayer Brown Tests

    Hello all, I got an invite to do the online tests, but I am not sure how to prepare for them. Any thoughts?

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