Hi, thank you so much for writing this out! Did they happen to mention anything about the work experience section? I am slightly confused, as they say to mention work experience in the cover letter, but they also give a section for work experience on the form - I am unsure if this is required (which does feel likely), or if like the CV section, they just can’t remove it? I don’t want to write out a whole work experience section if they won’t actually read it! Thanks!
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
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Hi, thank you so much for writing this out! Did they happen to mention anything about the work experience section? I am slightly confused, as they say to mention work experience in the cover letter, but they also give a section for work experience on the form - I am unsure if this is required (which does feel likely), or if like the CV section, they just can’t remove it? I don’t want to write out a whole work experience section if they won’t actually read it! Thanks!
I have a Spring Vacation scheme over two weeks organised with a firm, I have since found a paralegal opportunity at the same firm, which I have applied for. If hypothetically I was to secure the paralegal role at the same firm, would they let me do the vacation scheme as part of my work? Not paying me the paralegal salary, but the vacation scheme salary in light of this?
Or, would I be required to take annual leave, even though it's within the same firm?
Sorry for how awkwardly worded this is, it made sense in my head!
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Or, would I be required to take annual leave, even though it's within the same firm?
Sorry for how awkwardly worded this is, it made sense in my head!
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Yes, you do need to fill out the work experience section! They said to include anything that demonstrates the skills you have, like voluntary experience and part time jobs etc. For the personal statement, it's less about repeating all of the work experience you have but rather tying that in with your motivations and how your experience makes you suited for a role at Freshfields if that makes sense
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There is a possibility this might not be feasible, not necessarily because of things like annual leave but just whether the firm could afford for you to take that two weeks out from your paralegal team to attend the scheme.
I would apply for the paralegal role anyway, but if/when you get to any recruitment processes you may want to ask how this would work.
From my understanding, it indicates that they have reviewed your app and should your reference be up to standard, you'll be invited to interview!
Hi, I completed my VI on 30th October and got a Interview invite on Friday 4th November.
Congratulations on the offer 😁😁😁Just had my interview and it was not as bad as I thought it would be given the reputation of US firms. You were right in saying it was quite relaxed. I don’t think the partner liked me that much as I felt we didn’t manage to find a connection. In any case, it was a good experience.
How long did you have to wait after your interview to find out the outcome?
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