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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi guys - apologies in advance if I'm posting this on the wrong thread! I originally posted this as a standalone thread, but didn't get any responses, so I thought it might be more useful to post in a busier thread. I’m graduating from university in June, and although I’ve done well...
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    Post-graduation options – become a paralegal, or self-fund the SQE?

    I’m graduating from university in June, and although I’ve done well academically so far (I'm at a good university, and I've got good grades), it’s looking likely (for various reasons) that I’m not going to have a training contract at a commercial law firm lined up by the time I leave university...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Jessica Booker @Jaysen After a slightly rocky few years, I'll be graduating from university next summer. I'll likely be graduating without a TC or VS, and so I recognise that I need to start planning sooner rather than later for what steps I should take after graduation (be it some form...
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    Advice needed - SQE

    Hi all, I'm thinking of self-funding the SQE at the University of Law next year (with a view to getting a paralegal role that'll lead to a TC) - I have a couple of queries about the various options open to candidates: 1. What does the timeframe tend to be for exams (i.e. if I started in...
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    After graduation - SQE, LPC, paralegal, or something else?

    Thank you so much - that's really helpful!
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    After graduation - SQE, LPC, paralegal, or something else?

    Hi all, I've decided to settle on doing the SQE1&2 LLM course - do you think it would make any difference (to prospective employers - commercial law firms) if I were to take the course online, rather than in person (for example, could it come across as showing a lack of commitment on my part)...
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    After graduation - SQE, LPC, paralegal, or something else?

    Thanks for your reply – that’s really helpful! Just going back to my first point, do you think self-funding the SQE is a good option per se (at in terms of making it easier at least to get paralegal roles (or similar roles thereto) that provide the step up to getting a TC?)
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    After graduation - SQE, LPC, paralegal, or something else?

    Hi all, I'm a UK student coming towards the end of the third year of my Law degree at Cambridge; I'm predicted to be on the borderline between a high 2:1 and a First. Ultimately, I'm looking to work towards getting a TC at a commercial law firm in London. Unfortunately, I haven't got any...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys!! Does anyone know, with a competency or motivational-based question on a telephone interview, roughly how long firms would expect a candidate's answer to last?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi - With a competency or motivational-based question on a telephone interview, roughly how long do you think firms expect a candidate's answer to be? @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    On the Baker McKenzie application form, candidates are asked to "outline details/responsibilities if required" of "work experience or career events" they have attended. Given that I've not attended any open days, there's more than enough space for me to write about careers events that I've...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Apologies for the duplicate post - I'm curious as to whether anyone has any tips as regards the following question@ @Jessica Booker Hi guys, The Akin Gump website contains the following words: “Tell us in your own words what attracts you to Akin Gump and how our practices and client focus...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, The Akin Gump website contains the following words: “Tell us in your own words what attracts you to Akin Gump and how our practices and client focus match your own commercial interests and career aspirations. (Don’t waste the application word count telling us facts we already know...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi everyone, With an application form like Gibson Dunn's, where candidates are expected to write a cover letter in a text box (rather than. say, attaching it as a Word or PDF file), would it be right to assume that it would be unnecessary to include either: 1. A sentence at the start of the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    :) Thanks! What I meant to say was that if "prizes, scholarships, interests, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements" was taken as one big area, then do you think it's likely that it would be wise to cover at least something from this area (e.g. mention a scholarship...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, On the part of the Gibson Dunn application where students are asked to write a cover letter (with a maximum length of 650 words), the page contains the following message: Please write a cover letter. You should include some of the following areas: what attracts you to Gibson Dunn...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, On the Willkie Farr application form, candidates are asked to "tell us about your achievements and positions of responsibility". The word limit for this question is 500 words - do you think candidates are expected to write this much (or, at least, near the word limit) - do you reckon it...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, I've got a query about the Referees section of an application form I'm currently filling in. Normally, when I'm asked to give details of my non-academic referee, I choose one of the co-authors of a research paper who's been overseeing research I've been carrying out for him over the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys - has anyone got any tips (from personal experience) on Shearman & Sterling interviews (particularly for vacation schemes)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks! They took just under a week to get back to me

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