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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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Rather than focusing on a 'practice group' I focused on their Regulatory & Public Policy practice (although i did heavily reference their sector expertise in tech and energy). Do you think that's too vague/doesn't answer the question or do you reckon it's fine?
Why commercial law & Mishcon, 'tell us a time you demonstrated being a shaper', topic you'd like to discuss at interview
Oh my lord that is so little time!!
What if you’re not a student though? If I (hypothetically) make it through to AC I cant just tell my employer Im off next week - we need to give notice and have it approved…
Random question - would it be bad to mention in an interview that you know and are friendly with the managing partner of a firm even if they have had 0 input into your application and have got to the interview entirely on your own. Knowing this person has helped me develop an interest of the firm and given me a true picture so surely it's not seen as a negative?
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Like a lot of these things, it really depends in the context of how you are saying it and in response to the specific wording of the question.
For instance, if you didn’t name them and just say you knew partner or even someone who works at the firm, is your answer going to have any less value? Most likely not.
Knowing people at the firm, and especially someone so senior is not a negative in itself. But if you are saying their name in a way to impress, that is not going to bode well. If your answer focuses purely on what they told you (rather than what you have proactively sought to learn about), again that might not bode well. Even ignoring those parts, your answers are likely going to be tested “harder” given you have had an opportunity most people have not.
So tread with caution and think about more leading with yourself in the reference to knowing this person rather than what they have told you.
Be interested to know this too. Still waiting to hear back one way or another.
I think they've sent their first batch and they're doing the interview I think this week or next week. I think they'll end up inviting based on the first batch performances I believe - I am not sure though
I saw somewhere on this forum that the Ashurst grad rec team is still reviewing applications and waiting to allocate AC slots for their WVS. They confirmed this at the legal cheek law fair on tuesday. Its likely that they will be contacting candidates w/ AC invites/ rejections until the 10th Nov as they mentioned in their email (dated 3rd Oct) that they aim to get in touch with candidates no later than the 10th Nov with the outcome of their application. Don't give up hope yet!
It’s run by HR, but you turn your camera off and do the case study and then email it to them at the end
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I reckon it is fine, I would not worry too much, in my opinion it does answer the question and it shows your interests and that you also did your research on the firm!
Is citing firm's legal 500 ranking for a practice area not as good as citing tiers in chambers UK? I dont think I've seen much application mention legal 500 as opposed to chambers.
Still waiting myself. I passed the online assessment.
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