TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

[Kablahc]

Pretty sure @Kablahc was successful with them. Maybe you could try to PM them for some insight

Guys if anyone has any advice on a Denton's TC AC I'd be really grateful! I was sent the invite today and its next week and I work full time so am a bit panicked about how to prep! Any insight would be amazing.

Yes, I'd be happy to help

 

[c1070]

Congratulations on reaching the AC! If you don't mind, when did you apply and first hear back from them post app?

Hey, I applied mid May, then completed the WG about a week later and then had my telephone interview on the 10th June!

 

[Debbie]

Hi guys, does anyone have any experience with Kingsley Napley assessment centres? Would really appreciate any guidance!

Hi, I have just been invited to this! Did you get any tips from anyone or have you done yours already? Thanks

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

Hey, I applied mid May, then completed the WG about a week later and then had my telephone interview on the 10th June!

Thank you!! And good luck 😊

 

[Ifmhouse4]

Does anyone have any experience of the Jones Day vacation scheme? I have mine coming up soon and am struggling to find out any information or tips online

I do, feel free to message me x

 

[S87]

Hi guys,

In my cover letter I am writing about my ability to work in a fast-paced environment. I am describing the numerous tasks that I had to complete and how all became more stressful ahead of the hearings and a damn nightmare when the other side's legal team made a shameful request. Now, I do not want to make a list of all the things I have done but I would like to express that I can work as a trainee for a global law firm. Any tips?
Thank you in advance

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

Hi guys,

In my cover letter I am writing about my ability to work in a fast-paced environment. I am describing the numerous tasks that I had to complete and how all became more stressful ahead of the hearings and a damn nightmare when the other side's legal team made a shameful request. Now, I do not want to make a list of all the things I have done but I would like to express that I can work as a trainee for a global law firm. Any tips?
Thank you in advance

Normally when I try to showcase that skill in an application I use my experience working as a salesgirl, waitress and sales manager. I do not necessarily list down all the tasks I carried out, but I explain how those roles required working under pressure and how I thrive and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. I then draw it back to the firm and say why X firm is the ideal place to start my career.

 

[S87]

Normally when I try to showcase that skill in an application I use my experience working as a salesgirl, waitress and sales manager. I do not necessarily list down all the tasks I carried out, but I explain how those roles required working under pressure and how I thrive and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. I then draw it back to the firm and say why X firm is the ideal place to start my career.

Can I simply state that over the last period I worked as a paralegal which required learning how to manage emotional stress and continuous strict deadlines especially ahead of the hearings.

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

Can I simply state that over the last period I worked as a paralegal which required learning how to manage emotional stress and continuous strict deadlines especially ahead of the hearings.

I think you could throw in an example of how you managed emotional stress. It really depends on the word limit too I think. I am sure @Jessica Booker will be the best person to help you out with this

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

Can anyone please tell me if there are any non-rolling firms (July deadlines) left to apply to? I want to take a break from applications 😭 The application process truly is death🤒

 

[S87]

I think you could throw in an example of how you managed emotional stress. It really depends on the word limit too I think. I am sure @Jessica Booker will be the best person to help you out with this

Thank you

 

[EVjuji]

Can anyone please tell me if there are any non-rolling firms (July deadlines) left to apply to? I want to take a break from applications 😭 The application process truly is death🤒

White & Case 15/07/2021
Trowers & Hamlins 30/07/2021
K&L Gates 31/07/2021
Goodwin Procter 31/07/2021

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

White & Case 15/07/2021
Trowers & Hamlins 30/07/2021
K&L Gates 31/07/2021
Goodwin Procter 31/07/2021

Thank you so much!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can I simply state that over the last period I worked as a paralegal which required learning how to manage emotional stress and continuous strict deadlines especially ahead of the hearings.

I'd probably play down "emotional stress" to a "pressurised environment", but yes, that is fine.

 

[H S]

Just wondered if anyone is on or will be on an Irwin Mitchell vac scheme?

 

[Hele25]

I have stuffed up totally.

I can only blame it on exam exhaustion and caffeine withdrawal, but I had two applications up both ready to apply and I was doing them at the same time because one had my marks already there and I was copying and I was ready to submit one and not the other and I’ve submitted the wrong one. 😭😭😭😭😭 Luckily it had all of the relevant info ready to go, I just regret submitting it because I hadn’t had chance to do a final proof read/probably would have changed some things on my cover letter. Am I stuck? Can I ask to resubmit? (Obviously that will look great for attention to detail/awareness. Just fml. I’m ready for retirement.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I have stuffed up totally.

I can only blame it on exam exhaustion and caffeine withdrawal, but I had two applications up both ready to apply and I was doing them at the same time because one had my marks already there and I was copying and I was ready to submit one and not the other and I’ve submitted the wrong one. 😭😭😭😭😭 Luckily it had all of the relevant info ready to go, I just regret submitting it because I hadn’t had chance to do a final proof read/probably would have changed some things on my cover letter. Am I stuck? Can I ask to resubmit? (Obviously that will look great for attention to detail/awareness. Just fml. I’m ready for retirement.

Can you withdraw the application? If so do that, and then apply with another email address.

 

[Hele25]

Oh my goodness thank you, I’m going to check now!

Can you withdraw the application? If so do that, and then apply with another email address.

 

[cryingoverTCs]

How can I access the VS to TC event recording if I'm a premium member? @Jaysen

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

Can you withdraw the application? If so do that, and then apply with another email address.

lol TC hacks. Never thought of that 😂 😂