TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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Jessica Booker

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Just re read my freshfields personal statement that I have submitted and realised I mention they have six seats but upon reflection it seems they actually have eight. I took this information from multiple sources including chambers student but maybe that was an old post. Annoyed with myself as I really liked the rest of what I wrote. Do you guys think automatic PFO??
Reality is it will be anywhere between 4-6 seats really. There is just 8 seat rotations, but many trainees stay in the same practice area for two-three month rotations or do secondments for 6 months. It’s been like that for decades, but the 8-seats really mean you get 8 chances to change seats, not that you will do 8 seats.
 
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Hi - how would you approach the 'What motivates you?' question?
Reflect on what gives you energy. What is it about interactions/responsibilities that you get a bit buzzy about compared to the things that drain your energy. Then try to apply that to how that will help you in a law firm as a trainee.
 

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has anyone got an idea what are good types of questions to ask grad rec at a talk by a firm where you have applied and not heard yet? I want to engage grad recruitment in conversation later today as I want them to know I am really interested in the firm and its sectors and didn't just attend events to get material for my application, but I am not sure what sort of things to ask.

Their deadline hasn't passed but I submitted in November. I don't mean asking questions to chase them about my app - I don't want to do this at all - but it would be odd if I asked the standard qs one asks before applying when I submitted already and then mention I have submitted. any advice is appreciated!
 

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    It seems I've hit rock bottom on Gibson's interview candidate list. I submitted my application a good few months ago and recently reached out via email for an update. Surprisingly, the response indicated that the absence of a rejection implies I'm still in the running.
     

    AlegalA

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    Do people change their work experience explanations depending on the firm? I've just been copy pasting the descriptions for each of them but just saw a post about someone adapting it for a firm... Is this common practice?
     
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