TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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axelbeugre

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would you recommend to explain that you have other offers coming in or just politely ask for an update? Thanks!
Yes, if you do have them definitely, however you should stress how doing a scheme at this particular firm is what you want the most, that was my approach at least.
 
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Hi, @axelbeugre and @Jessica Booker would love to have your opinion on a bunch of questions that I am trying to answer.

1)When asked what are the attributes that a lawyer, what do we refer to? Should I talk about commercial acumen, teamwork, and communication?
2) When asked to describe what sets this firm apart from other firms? Should we talk about how x firm compares against another specific firm and I can mention capabilities or training etc..or should I compare x firm against many other firms?
3) When asked to talk about a specific news and why interest me? Should I write about something that relates to the firm? Additionally, can I mention that I am interested because of my background in specific industries, it affects me as an everyday consumer and interests me as an aspiring lawyer because the legal implications are multiple such as etc..?

Forum feel free to chime in:)
 
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Hi, @axelbeugre and @Jessica Booker would love to have your opinion on a bunch of questions that I am trying to answer.

1)When asked what are the attributes that a lawyer, what do we refer to? Should I talk about commercial acumen, teamwork, and communication?
2) When asked to describe what sets this firm apart from other firms? Should we talk about how x firm compares against another specific firm and I can mention capabilities or training etc..or should I compare x firm against many other firms?
3) When asked to talk about a specific news and why interest me? Should I write about something that relates to the firm? Additionally, can I mention that I am interested because of my background in specific industries, it affects me as an everyday consumer and interests me as an aspiring lawyer because the legal implications are multiple such as etc..?

Forum feel free to chime in:)
1) those attributes are perfectly fine, examples of that nature are what they are looking for.
2) You should highlight the firms' strengths compared to other firms generally without naming a specific firm in my opinion.
3) You should talk about something that interests you specifically, it does not have to be linked to the firm necessarily. Yes, you can definitely do that, your explanation works in my opinion and I used to mention similar things too.

Good luck!
 
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1) those attributes are perfectly fine, examples of that nature are what they are looking for.
2) You should highlight the firms' strengths compared to other firms generally without naming a specific firm in my opinion.
3) You should talk about something that interests you specifically, it does not have to be linked to the firm necessarily. Yes, you can definitely do that, your explanation works in my opinion and I used to mention similar things too.

Good luck!
You are a gem @axelbeugre
 
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HFW PFO. applied 12th Jan
You should always stay humble but cant say I'm not surprised. I thought my app was really strong considering I made it past app stage for other shipping firms. Was my application too late? or was the quality not enough compared to other applicants
i still haven’t received a response and I applied on the same date as you. but if people have already done ACs, i’m assuming it’s PFO for me?
 
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Posted this on the other thread too but will share it here as well for the greater reach.

Hello all,

An update from the Freshfields team:

"Hi Zeyad,

We’re still in the process of screening applications. Watson Glaser invitations will be issued over the coming days, with the last of these to be sent later this month.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Kind regards,
Anav"

They are such a great recruitment team and always respond to any queries I have :)

Please let me know if you'd like a follow up email. Wishing everyone the best of luck.
 
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