TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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AI

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I've been a private tutor for four years since graduating. Any idea what transferable skills this has to law?
I can think of 3:
1. Definitely interpersonal skills i.e. active listening, effective communication skills as you helped your tutees with their problems - link back to law where you need to communicate efficiently with your clients to foster trust, also need to communicate effectively with your supervisor when being delegated tasks.
2. Creative problem-solving skills as well: if you were constantly thinking of new ways to provide better client service i.e. new ways of teaching methods so that the student can understand and adapting to different teaching styles - link back to law where trainees should be solution-oriented and look for long-term opportunities for a client; tailoring your advice to that specific client.
3. Attention to detail or detail-oriented as, when marking you students' work, it needs to be delivered to a high standard to ensure accuracy - link back to law where you need to ensure that any work you complete is accurate when conducting work for a client as, if not, it will reflect unfavourably on the firm and on you.

Hope this helps!
 

jo123

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    I've been a private tutor for four years since graduating. Any idea what transferable skills this has to law?
    Being adaptable - changing lesson plans to cater to the understanding of your tutee
    client orientated- being able to explain tough concepts in a simplistic matter depending on the understanding of the tutee
     

    hopefullawyer123

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    Hi all,

    I would value some advice. I have an AC coming up in 2 weeks, I’ve done AC’s before so I have prepared the typical type of questions that appear aswell as more firm-specific ones.

    However, when I use resources from TCLA or even commercial law academy such as ‘120/200 questions to prepare for law firm interviews’ for example - I find them really overwhelming. It always feels like there’s another question to prepare for/ a question I’ve missed out. It naturally makes you lose confidence.

    Does anyone have similar thoughts/ know how to avoid feeling this way?
     

    hopefulfuturetrainee24

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    Hi all,

    I would value some advice. I have an AC coming up in 2 weeks, I’ve done AC’s before so I have prepared the typical type of questions that appear aswell as more firm-specific ones.

    However, when I use resources from TCLA or even commercial law academy such as ‘120/200 questions to prepare for law firm interviews’ for example - I find them really overwhelming. It always feels like there’s another question to prepare for/ a question I’ve missed out. It naturally makes you lose confidence.

    Does anyone have similar thoughts/ know how to avoid feeling this way?
    If you use chat gpt you can ask them to generate interview questions for specific topics , eg ‘can you give me some questions that test commercial awareness’ or ‘can you give me some questions that test communication skills’ and it gives you around 10 for each skill, so you can focus on particular skills
     

    Noodles

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    Hi everyone, I know I'm rather late to the party but after a disappointing round of vac scheme applications I arrive at the direct TC thread

    I was wondering about everyone's experience with any insight days/firm events in the stretch coming up to TC deadlines?
    I, of course, attended open days/other events earlier this year, but now am tossing the net a little further out. I seem to be struggling to find many events I can attend to get some firm insights, especially as my uni here falls a tad short.

    I might be rolling the light switch towards dim, but are there just far fewer events this time of year? If anyone has any recommendations I would be grateful!
     
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