TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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cattlawapps324

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Ah where else did you apply? Funnily enough Mishcon was going to be my main firm for application season but the competition is too much so I backed out. Glad I did after I found out a Trainee is the child of one of the staff high up in the firm.

I applied for:
Bates Wells
MR
BDB
Linklaters - rejection
Need to finish off Womble Bond
Anthony Collins
Stephenson Harwood - Aspiring Solicitors
TLT
Irwin Mitchell

I really want Bates Wells cause of the Immigration and Charities seats but I majorly fucked up the App. I’m aiming for Mills and Reeve atm because it’s training is solid and I like the specialisation in Education.
which one is MR?
 

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Hey guys, how should I approach the question of ‘where would you advise the firm to open its next office’? Given that many international firms have regional focused practices without having to set up offices in the region itself, how do i craft an answer that is convincing and relevant? Thoughts on South Africa etc.? @Jessica Booker do you have any advice?
Heyy, my usual approach to this q is to look at sectors or practice areas and what the firm is most known for, and pick a specific area that’s most suited to that. E.g if it’s well known for private client work you might go for a major private capital hub or if it’s known for innovation and tech then you might choose somewhere with a big start up scene etc etc. I do that to pick somewhere and then I’ll pick out some facts about the place and how this benefits the firm, maybe discuss culture (eg firm is massive on sustainability and this place is at forefront of sustainability initiatives), govt initiatives that would benefit the firm in that area, amongst other things. Hope that helps :)
 

SaLM

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    Ah where else did you apply? Funnily enough Mishcon was going to be my main firm for application season but the competition is too much so I backed out. Glad I did after I found out a Trainee is the child of one of the staff high up in the firm.

    I applied for:
    Bates Wells
    MR
    BDB
    Linklaters - rejection
    Need to finish off Womble Bond
    Anthony Collins
    Stephenson Harwood - Aspiring Solicitors
    TLT
    Irwin Mitchell

    I really want Bates Wells cause of the Immigration and Charities seats but I majorly fucked up the App. I’m aiming for Mills and Reeve atm because it’s training is solid and I like the specialisation in Education.
    My law apps were to BCLP (god save me), Travers, Fieldfisher, Clarion, Withers, Mishcon, & Farrers (Can you tell I like private client work lol) - despite how bad a rep BCLP has I've had a ton of great experiences with the firm and love working in CRE so sad I didn't get that 😭

    My non-law apps were to PwC Audit, Savills & Knight Frank - I have ACs for all of these but dropped PwC on assessment centre day because their wage is less than I make now in a call centre which is CRIMINAL 😭😭😭
     

    77777law

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    For those who had an AC with Bird & Bird do you know how long before the AC they sent you the preparation guide? It says on the email that they will send us one closer to the date of the AC but I haven’t received one yet. Thanks :)
     

    ah898

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    For those who had an AC with Bird & Bird do you know how long before the AC they sent you the preparation guide? It says on the email that they will send us one closer to the date of the AC but I haven’t received one yet. Thanks :)
    I think I got sent it around 3-4 days before. It didn’t really tell you anything new though. Basically just said you can’t prepare for the written exercise and mentioned how you should really get to know the firms values and why u want to work there/be a trainee.
     

    abhuzaifa

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    Shoosmiths is a firm of individuals, with a culture that will actively allow you to grow your skills and challenge yourself. Focusing on one previous experience (in personal, work or study), what skills have you developed that will support your career as a solicitor? (300 words)

    Guys, for this question, would you explain how the relevant skill would benefit your career as a solicitor with an example? Or, would you just use a STAR structure and explain what skill you have developed through your experience?

    I’m asking this since the question doesn’t say “how” will ‘x’ skill support your career as a solicitor, so I’m not sure whether to explain that or not.

    @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

    Thanks.
     
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