TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

[Asil Ahmad]

How is everyone this evening? Anyone doing anything nice? I'm doing my 'due diligence' on a local pub near my new flat!

It's lovely to be back in places now they've started to open up again. Have you guys been back to your favourites or exploring new venues since restrictions


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Nothing much here I have been relaxing but next week am looking forward to Euro 2020 which is going to be exciting.

 

[Jacob Miller]

I am doing the opposite to you and have been in Scotland for work!

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Looks amazing Jess! Edinburgh is such an amazing city.

 

[Jacob Miller]

Nothing much here I have been relaxing but next week am looking forward to Euro 2020 which is going to be exciting.

I've always been more a rugby man but hope the football is great 💪🏻

 

[Celestie]

well hello everyone - thought I would pop on to say I hope you are all well and that your apps are going well!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I've always been more a rugby man but hope the football is great 💪🏻

Yes rugby is exciting when England are playing and I know what you mean/

 

[Anon 11031]

well hello everyone - thought I would pop on to say I hope you are all well and that your apps are going well!

10/10 GIF choice. This was the first thing that came to mind. 😅

Hope you are well too ❤️

 

[Daniel Boden]

Nothing much here I have been relaxing but next week am looking forward to Euro 2020 which is going to be exciting.

I was until I saw England's performance this evening! We have a LOT of work to do between now and the tournament it seems...

 

[Daniel Boden]

I've always been more a rugby man but hope the football is great 💪🏻

Did you see the Quins vs Bath game at the weekend?! About as entertaining a game I've seen for a very long time - not a lot of defence going on though 😂

 

[S87]

How is everyone this evening? Anyone doing anything nice? I'm doing my 'due diligence' on a local pub near my new flat!

It's lovely to be back in places now they've started to open up again. Have you guys been back to your favourites or exploring new venues since restrictions


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Yes..I have been to 3 different garden pubs in 3 different areas..We made Uber rich since we are not taking public transport yet!
It was lovely and also enjoyed the sun in Hampstead Heath which i strongly recommend!

 

[Andrew M]

I have a vac scheme in about three weeks but I have non-stop uni work/research to do and I'm really freaking out that I'm not in the right mindset at all because I'm spread so thin, any tips?

I've been in a similar situation these past few weeks - I would imagine that most have - I begin a scheme on Monday and haven't done a huge amount of preparation. But I honestly wouldn't stress too much about it. You secured the placement, so you must have shown a decent understanding of the firm and why you want to be there. Just try to make a little time each day to read an insight/commercial story which relates to the area you have been allocated to/the firms main practice areas.

 

[Andrew M]

I've always been more a rugby man but hope the football is great 💪🏻

It's all about the French Open for me for the next week and a half!

 

[RoughWood]

I have a vac scheme in about three weeks but I have non-stop uni work/research to do and I'm really freaking out that I'm not in the right mindset at all because I'm spread so thin, any tips?

I know exactly how you feel. I am doing the GDL so have exams for the next 2 weeks so haven't been able to go for some schemes as they run at the same time.

I would just focus on the now, from what I hear, Vac schemes are learning opportunities just as much as they are opportunities to impress and if you are offered a place then they are already interested in you. Don't risk losing out on a tc that you may end up being offered due to your grades sliding so give your uni work your all and maybe take the weekend before your scheme to research and prep. Everything will also then be fresh in your mind allowing you to apply yourself better on the scheme.

The last thing you want is to be on the scheme worrying about your uni work falling behind. Do your best to apply yourself to studies now so that it is a weight off when it comes to the scheme.

Also remember to take time for self care if you are feeling stretched thin. Even just an hour in a bubble bath with some good tunes can work wonders for pushing the rest button but find what works best for you.

Wishing you all the luck on your scheme, you'll smash it!

 

[Jessica Booker]

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It's all about the French Open for me for the next week and a half!

I live around the corner from Queens Club. For a week and a half each year, my neighbourhood goes crazy. I missed the craziness last year though. Will be interesting to see what it is like this year. Assuming there won’t be big crowds still.

 

[Jacob Miller]

Did you see the Quins vs Bath game at the weekend?! About as entertaining a game I've seen for a very long time - not a lot of defence going on though 😂

Missed it mate! Tbh I hardly watch TV now, so don't catch games as often as I used to!

 

[Hele25]

Hi everyone, so I’m applying to the legal training scheme with the civil service and one point of the application process is to detail ‘relevant employment and work experience’.
(which then goes in to specify VC schemes, work placements etc). This seems to suggest legal ‘relevant’ work-experience only, but I’m a mature student and coming to law later and have worked for 8 years. Can I include this, even if none of it is related to legal work?
thanks!!!

 

[Anon 11031]

Hi everyone, so I’m applying to the legal training scheme with the civil service and one point of the application process is to detail ‘relevant employment and work experience’.
(which then goes in to specify VC schemes, work placements etc). This seems to suggest legal ‘relevant’ work-experience only, but I’m a mature student and coming to law later and have worked for 8 years. Can I include this, even if none of it is related to legal work?
thanks!!!

I just put down my employment from the last 3 years. I think somewhere it says that it will just be used as a discussion point if you make it to interviews? So I don't think they place a great deal of weight on it!

 

[ar123]

If anyone has any advice about clashing dates with vacation schemes - I have just been offered a vac scheme for the week of 28th June, but have a large sports competition on the Friday of the scheme. Would it be a good idea to ask the firm if I can have the day away from the scheme or should I just drop my commitments?

 

[Jacob Miller]

If anyone has any advice about clashing dates with vacation schemes - I have just been offered a vac scheme for the week of 28th June, but have a large sports competition on the Friday of the scheme. Would it be a good idea to ask the firm if I can have the day away from the scheme or should I just drop my commitments?

Being brutally honest, I think this would count against you unless it was a competition of major note - it could be perceived as being unable to prioritise correctly in the eyes if the firm (rightly or wrongly!) so, unless it's a super super important competition I would probably drop it. @Jessica Booker may disagree with me though!

 

[S87]

well hello everyone - thought I would pop on to say I hope you are all well and that your apps are going well!

 

[ar123]

Being brutally honest, I think this would count against you unless it was a competition of major note - it could be perceived as being unable to prioritise correctly in the eyes if the firm (rightly or wrongly!) so, unless it's a super super important competition I would probably drop it. @Jessica Booker may disagree with me though!

Thank you!