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

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AvniD

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Thanks for the response! Not sure if I can gauge the social cues in this telephone interview but im going to try not to elaborate on everything.
I'm sure you'll be fine- just really trust your instinct and try to do your best. You've got this 💪
 

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Thanks! How would you say a firm can strengthen their ESG focus? And also what do you mean by partnerships? :)
Strengthening ESG focus could include building up your clientele in that area, creating practices and systems that are suited to ESG clients, creating ESG-specific resource guides etc. As for partnerships, firms could collaborate with organisations, initiatives, NGOs etc. to increase their awareness and show their commitment to enhancing their ESG focus.
 

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has the application process of a firm (whether that be interactions with grad rec or issues with the process itself) put anyone off any firms? Also out of curiosity, what's everyone's top firm and why
Had this issue with a Bristol-based law firm. I found the grad rec team to be very dismissive + non-engaged which was made worse by a partner basically twiddling on his phone the entire time during the networking session 😅 Was a very helpful reminder of why open days + vac schemes are not just CV achievements but also really substantive opportunities to consider whether the firm is a right fit for the next decade or so of your life. Also going to add that I don't have a favourite firm because it is a recipe for heartbreak for sure 😂 I've narrowed down to a favourite firm each year and gotten rejected by them whilst getting acceptances at other firms so I guess the moral of the story is that your favourite firm should just be the one you end up working at 🤣
 

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Just got a video interview from Weil!

If anyone has done one before, I’d be grateful for advice. I was just hoping to know whether (1) we can re-record our answers to the questions? and (2) what I should do to prepare?

Yeezus, I feel like such a fraud - how did I go from being a classics major to applying for vac schemes at commercial law firms?
 
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Hi everyone, I really need some advice - I have an AC on Tuesday but I am really really ill, I've been feeling off since Thursday but thought I would get better but it got a lot worse over the weekend. I've just woken up and can't even move my head without the room spinning. I feel really bad because it's such short notice for the firm but I just know that I won't perform my best on Tuesday. Any advice?
 
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