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    Are my first year grades good enough for Vac schemes?

    Those first-year results are not poor at all and won't be fatal in your vac scheme or TC applications. Your A-level grades are in fact better than most candidates who apply so I wouldn't worry about this either! In terms of work experience, you must remind yourself that you are still only a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone else still having issues with the Shoosmiths VI invite link? Can’t seem to login at all
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone else re-read old applications you’ve wrote and cringe to death? I found this gem: “I studied slides whilst my peers were partying, saw the teaching assistant whilst my peers were eating and sought feedback on my tutorial work whilst my peers left the room.” I don’t even know what this...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, what is your opinion on virtual backgrounds on Zoom for an AC? The wall behind me in my room has a mirrored wardrobe so I need to hide it by using a virtual background. Does it look a bit naff to have one of those office backgrounds on the zoom call or should I just stick to...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Is there anyone here with a Shoosmiths Manchester AC?
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    European Super League

    Loving this thread idea btw. Season ticket holder at United here so I thought I’d throw in my two cents. The last 48-72 hours have been the craziest that I can remember in football. I think most fans are all in agreement with the absurdity of the ESL proposals. But at a deeper level, the ESL...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Okay thank you that makes sense. So assuming I don’t land a training contract this year, what would you recommend for me to study - SQE prep course or a law conversion degree that incorporates SQE preparation? I’m worried that if I just do the prep course, future firms that I apply to won’t...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    So then why are the SRA phasing out the GDL if you need the knowledge from the GDL to be able to do the SQE? I was under the impression that once I graduate this year, I can then go straight onto preparing for the SQE.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica just wondering if you can help. I have seen the BBC advertise for a graduate solicitor apprenticeship with a start date in January 2022. The apprenticeship includes funding and preparation for the new SQE exams. I am confused because the eligibility requirements in the job...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know the structure of a Shoosmiths video interview? Like how long do you get to prepare and then answer each question? And are all the questions competency-based? Thanks!
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thank you, that is so helpful!
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi guys, what tips/structure would you suggest for the question "Please identify your current career objectives and areas of interest." I am finding it difficult about where to start with the question and what angle I should approach from (i.e. should I answer with arbitrary career objectives...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I submitted a cover letter for a vacation scheme application last week. I’ve only just realised now that I completely forgot to put the date on the cover letter😖 Do you think they will see this as a big issue/error ?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    That should be ill-eagle;)
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi guys, in an M&A case study where you have to advise the client on which of the two companies to buy, what is a good and comprehensive structure to adopt? I was thinking of undertaking a SWOT analysis of each of the two companies and then weighing up and deciding which company is better to...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Me when I finally get an “Inferences” question right on the Watson Glaser
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Seeing everyone get AC invites whilst i’m still waiting to hear back from a firm I applied for in 2018
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    PFO Pinsent Masons London VS Considering starting my own thread: “I’m a 47 time failed applicant, ask me anything!” :D The wait goes on...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Well done!! Is this for spring or summer? P.s judging by your profile name, I assume you support Arsenal meaning this AC must be the most success you’ve had all year;)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    When an email finally comes through on your phone and instead of an AC invite, it's Domino's offering a 15% discount...

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