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  1. Rob93

    SQE1 studying methods/strategy - what worked & what didn't?

    Can't speak to all of these but some thoughts below - 2. Any breaks in term are good to run throughout underlying law, but ultimately it is very challenging to be totally on top of that 'extra' work when you're trying to keep up with the new content. I think realistically if you can get...
  2. Rob93

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I hail mary'd freshfields on the summer deadline and it was fine. Really depends if rolling or not
  3. Rob93

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Varies massively. Not sure what the outer range is but anecdotally 3-4 weeks doesn't seem uncommon
  4. Rob93

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Rolling and most interviews and at least some offers tend to go out before the stated deadline
  5. Rob93

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Massive congratulations - huge year for us non-UK folks!
  6. Rob93

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This probably depends a lot on 1) the content and 2) the preferences of the relevant partner. I'd try to cover off the following: high level overview of the situation/issue, potential sticking points, action items/next steps/inputs outstanding. Important part of the exercise will be about how...
  7. Rob93

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Been sitting on this for a while, but I just accepted a TC with Freshfields! Deeply and eternally grateful to all here for the advice and encouragement over the last few years, and for being a great community on the whole. As my journey to this point has been a bit atypical in some ways, in...
  8. Rob93

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Know your basics - why law why weil why you. There are no trick questions and they are open ended enough that there are no strictly right/wrong answers. Use your time effectively and if you get flustered take a second to collect yourself rather than babbling on and getting caught in a spiral.
  9. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think broadly that's the right direction - but note while there is a lot of overlap, any given firm will likely only have total overlap with one or two others, if that. And get granular. Slaughters and Travers, which you mentioned, are both famous for limited geographical scope and M&A - but...
  10. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Generally agree with this but would propose that attributes can also develop over time and through experience, often incidentally to related skills (e.g. the quality of 'collaborative' can grow alongside good communication skills, leadership and the like).
  11. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think it's open ended enough to do either/both of these. Important thing is to make sure you explain (succinctly) why the attribute or skill is integral to succeeding in the role.
  12. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Good question - as mentioned this is something I've just heard anecdotally so I'm hardly an authority on what the threshold would be. With that caveat, I would hazard that significant experience would be anything sufficient to give you a strong understanding of what the job entails. This could...
  13. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You can apply to Sidley as a graduate.
  14. Rob93

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Keep a level head and try to have fun with it. It is not super technical and the interviewers will try to guide you towards a discussion of the points that are salient for assessment purposes. I believe there are particular things that they are looking for you to address but I think there are...
  15. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Absolutely brilliant parting gift, James. Thanks for all you've done for the community, and best of luck in your new endeavours (not that you need it)!
  16. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Depends how much time you have and how effectively you actually focus on just one application (+ complexity of the application questions). I've spent weeks agonising over applications (I had the time) or done them over two evenings (the only time I had) - have progressed with both approaches...
  17. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think that they ask for work experience only after you've cleared the SJT/Reasoning hurdle.
  18. Rob93

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have submitted one (1) application since I started private practice paralegal work earlier this year. It got me to my first AC after several years of applying. Absolute nonsense that paralegal roles block you in. Depending on the role, you may find that in a couple of months recruiters are...
  19. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Confirming what Jessica said - I asked sullcrom grad rec about this last year and they do not take graduates outside of study for the vac scheme. I was told, however, that they hold some spots for direct applicants.
  20. Rob93

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have heard anecdotally that A&O likes people with significant experience to apply direct but nothing from grad rec substantiating that.

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