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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
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Might as well make it a fun one - last one felt like this during the lockdown and 50% increase of applicants:
I believe so - get in the winter ones asap or wait to submit summer
I am confused whether to submit the winter one or summer one. I believe the questions are the same for both.I believe so - get in the winter ones asap or wait to submit summer
But - duno if it's too late to submit for winter vac scheme
Little struggling with the app questions which lead me to procastinating LOL
Personally, I would apply for the summer if you are still unsure/havent started. Winter one was brutal to get on to last year and some people were just cut off in early Oct cause places had been filled. May be different this year but I think its best to spend more time on a quality app!I am confused whether to submit the winter one or summer one. I believe the questions are the same for both.
But - duno if it's too late to submit for winter vac scheme
Little struggling with the app questions which lead me to procastinating LOL
It's exactly a month until the deadline so you would probably want to get it in within the next week or 2 for the best chance. I believe they haven't started getting back to people yet though so I wouldn't stress too much, try and pick a scheme that would work best for you!I am confused whether to submit the winter one or summer one. I believe the questions are the same for both.
But - duno if it's too late to submit for winter vac scheme
Little struggling with the app questions which lead me to procastinating LOL
Does HSF recruit on a rolling basis for the winter VS. Also in regards to this @Jaysen is the thread about firms that recruit on a rolling basis or not is that updated. The reason for this is I don't want to ask every time which firm is rolling or not but rather look at the thread.
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Sure thank you =)
If you don't mind me asking, do you have any tips on how you would go about approaching these 2 questions
I'm struggling on the structure - i feel like both questions are quite similar. | * Please describe the key learnings/skills you’ve gained through work experience, positions of responsibility, personal experience or extracurricular activities. (250 words) |
| * Outline how you would apply these skills to the trainee role at A&O, in order to be successful. (250 words). |
For the first:Sure thank you =)
If you don't mind me asking, do you have any tips on how you would go about approaching these 2 questions
* Please describe the key learnings/skills you’ve gained through work experience, positions of responsibility, personal experience or extracurricular activities. (250 words) * Outline how you would apply these skills to the trainee role at A&O, in order to be successful. (250 words).
- I would focus on skills and make sure you name them. 'The three key skills I have learned in my experience are...' and then have separate paragraphs for them
- Make it super readable. I think they are testing how you can summarise yourself well and ensure you are concise and relevant (lawyers do this 24/7)
- Make sure it flows onto the second.
- Demonstrate what you know about being a trainee - GREAT time for legal work experience to come through
- Think about the law firm's values - are they inclusive? Collaborative? etc
Thank you very much for your guidance. really appreciate it 😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺🥺😍😍😍
Hi! I have an upcoming assessment stage during which we have to deliver a 5 minute presentation on any topic followed by discussion with the interview panel. I was wondering if I could get help on interesting and topical subject matters to present on, which have a lot of scope for discussion? thank you
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Just pick something you are interested in and can talk confidently about. The subject can be anything, but it needs to reflect you rather than trying to fit a mould of what you think your interviewers might want to hear.Hi! I have an upcoming assessment stage during which we have to deliver a 5 minute presentation on any topic followed by discussion with the interview panel. I was wondering if I could get help on interesting and topical subject matters to present on, which have a lot of scope for discussion? thank you
What about A and O spring and summer schemes I think they have opened up also.
Has anyone acc received a confirmation from A&O that they passed the SJT after completing it?
I've seen a bunch of people say they haven't, no one has said they have.
Hey everyone,
For Slaughter and May summer VS, I am assuming as a student going into his penultimate year i dont need to fill out the details for LPC/GDL?
On the key it automatically comes under 'There are some incomplete optional fields', but I am assuming this is just because you dont need to fill it out unless you're due to begin/have begun etc?
@Jessica Booker
Thanks!
For Slaughter and May summer VS, I am assuming as a student going into his penultimate year i dont need to fill out the details for LPC/GDL?
On the key it automatically comes under 'There are some incomplete optional fields', but I am assuming this is just because you dont need to fill it out unless you're due to begin/have begun etc?
@Jessica Booker
Thanks!
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