TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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RkRk0681

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    Does anyone have squire patton boggs’ application questions please?
    1) We’d love to know why you are motivated to pursue a career in a commercial law firm, in particular Squire Patton Boggs? (200 words max) *

    2) We want to learn more about the skills you have gained from any extra-curricular activities, hobbies, job or work experience. Please select TWO skills from the list below and provide examples of how you have developed these skills in your previous experiences and how these skills will help you in a career in law. (300 words)

    • Collaboration • Working independently • Taking responsibility • Showing initiative • Undertaking analysis and research • Problem solving • Self-improvement • Attention to detail • Creativity • Communication • Adaptability
     
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    George Maxwell

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    Hello everyone,

    Happy New Year!

    I have been a little quiet on the forum since Christmas due to exam preparation. I will be taking time off until my PGDL exams are over (until the end of next week!). So if I do not reply to queries between now and then that is why.

    I know there will be others on here who are also facing exams or mocks in January. If you do have exams, I want to wish you the very best of luck. The same goes for those with interviews and ACs.

    My biggest piece of advice for interviews is to prepare ahead of time. Do not to do it all at the last minute. Some aspects of preparation just cannot be done this way (such as keeping up commercial awareness). If you are suffering from procrastination. Try doing it for five minutes. If you really hate it, stop. Take ten minutes and then try again. Repeat this process.

    I am looking forward to seeing your successes on my return.

    All the best and see you in just over a week! 🚀
     

    Asil Ahmad

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    For the question discussing a commercial issue if it does not say anything about linking it to us should you still discuss how it will affect that firm's M&A department or is it okay to not link it back to how it will affect the firm.
     

    21wajsz

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    CMS AC Invite! Was so worried because there were so many technical issues with my VI (they had to ask me to re-record my questions) and definitely was quite rambly!

    If someone could give some insight on what I should expect, I would be incredibly grateful!

    For some context in case anyone is wondering, I completed the VI on 13th December (This was after I was told to re-record as well!).
     
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