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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
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Please f**k off - it’s a throw away/silly comment to describe your application being rejected by a potential employer.
No employer uses it, just candidates who spend a lot of time of forums 😂
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The joys of acronyms - they can mean so much.
In my old age, I rely on Urban Dictionary to ensure I can keep up with modern lingo
Urban Dictionary: PFO
Hi guys I have a direct TC interview with Slaughter and May. This was my first app and I have never done an interview/AC/VI or similar before. Any advice (be that general or Slaughters-specific) would be greatly appreciated!
Guys I don't have a question, just that I have my Slaughter and May interview tomorrow and I am beside myself with nerves!!! It's my first ever interview and I'm worried I'm going to mess it up- any advice??
don't worry about the interview and be chill, relaxed and confident - they are not going to ask you any difficult questions so there is really nothing to worry about.
just be prepared to explain why this firm and ask a couple of smart questions at the end showing them that you are indeed interested in the conversation and not just trying to get the offer
Hey! Don't worry about being nervous! Everyone feels nervous before ACs
My advice would be to remember why you were selected for interview. Grad rec clearly saw something in you - whatever you think those qualities / skills are, remind yourself of that (even if It means saying it in the mirror a few times)!
Also, go to bed early tonight. no matter how much you think you can cram, you will perform much better if you are well rested, as you will be able to think on your feet during the interview.
Lastly, consider looking at some of the interview experiences on this forum. AC nerves are partly fear of the unknown, so alleviating some of that fear by clarifying what you are actually walking into will, from my experience, really help.
Feel free to give yourself a moment before answering a question, and let yourself process the answer in your head. You're also more than OK to ask for them to clarify something if it's not clear.
As others above have said, don't spend too much time cramming tonight - it'll quickly lose any value and might just cause more stress (it certainly did for me).
Does anyone know when Slaughter and May will start accepting applications for the September 2024 TC from law finalists? I was looking at their vacancies and they are currently only accepting applications for the March 2024 TC from law finalists.
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Might be where they are moving to the SQE. Might be worthwhile contacting them to ask.
lool I haven't even got that far, I've just completed the Transforming Small Businesses assessment
Honestly I found it quite chill! I've recently done the two assessments for Deloitte Legal so sort of had the mental maths practice from that to help! Have you done it?
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