TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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EliteWhovian

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    going to apply to them now simply because of that, that sounds like a fun challenge
    Why do you want to be a lawyer? (60 words max) *

    Why are you applying to Withers? (60 words max) *

    What do you think makes a good trainee solicitor? (60 words max) *

    What has been your most significant non-academic achievement to date? (60 words max) *

    Please give details of your current interests and activities including the nature of your involvement (60 words max) *

    If you were a character in a video game, what kind of game would it be and what would your special abilities be? (60 words max) *




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    TakeAChanceOnMe

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    Has anyone heard from Bird & Bird regarding their spring vacation scheme?
    Just got a rejection from them after VI. I deserved it, I really flubbed one of my answers, arguably the most important one. Shame, I was so excited about this firm. I know Video Interviews must be terribly efficient but I feel sometimes firms will miss out on great candidates...
     
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    BM99

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    Why do you want to be a lawyer? (60 words max) *

    Why are you applying to Withers? (60 words max) *

    What do you think makes a good trainee solicitor? (60 words max) *

    What has been your most significant non-academic achievement to date? (60 words max) *

    Please give details of your current interests and activities including the nature of your involvement (60 words max) *

    If you were a character in a video game, what kind of game would it be and what would your special abilities be? (60 words max) *




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    I love the last question. Seriously thinking about it now
     
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    S87

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    hey guys, would you name a firm when talking about your interest in an area of law? like "i became interested in X because of my work experience at Y". I've done that for a good majority of my applications and now I'm starting to worry if that's a taboo, or would put me at a disadvantage :/
    No, it is not! Your experience at another firm is great evidence of your desire to pursue a legal career and interest in that practice area. Just make sure to be specific: what did you like and why did you like it? I hope it helps :)
     

    cwhite233

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    Hi all! Osborne Clarke ask the following question on its application: 'How have you gone about researching the legal market? What sources of information have you used? How has this led to you making an application to Osborne Clarke?' Does anyone know what is meant specifically by 'legal market'? Is this question essentially asking how you researched law firms and how your research led you to apply to OC? I think some others have posted about this question but unfortunately there haven't been many responses, so grateful for any guidance :)
     

    georgel

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    I feel like I've been going throught the 5 stages of grief with these applications and rn it's anger.

    Why haven't I heard back from ag, reed Smith, or links if other people have?!
    If I've got a pfo why haven't they got the balls to tell me and stop this torture?

    Congrats to everyone who had a success today, but sometimes a part of me feels like giving up. Didn't realise there was a rock bottom to law applications but I think I've found it
    At the links AC information session they said they send out invites in batches and not all at once, so don't give up!
     

    dinoorchestra

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    Why do you want to be a lawyer? (60 words max) *

    Why are you applying to Withers? (60 words max) *

    What do you think makes a good trainee solicitor? (60 words max) *

    What has been your most significant non-academic achievement to date? (60 words max) *

    Please give details of your current interests and activities including the nature of your involvement (60 words max) *

    If you were a character in a video game, what kind of game would it be and what would your special abilities be? (60 words max) *




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    That's pretty cool, actually. I think they are looking to test how concise you can be but still outline what you want to say within a very constricted word limit? Interesting.
     
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