TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

lawyersum

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@Jessica Booker For a question asking us to explain both our motivation for commercial law and for the firm within a 300 word limit, are firms expecting really detailed answers for why them? I can just about expand on two points about the firm in detail but still feel like I’m not mentioning enough…
 

laurenn42

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Does anyone know of any firms which recruit sooner than 2 years in advance or if they are flexible in trying to place you on an earlier intake if they have availability?
(where recruiting from a successful VS)
 

s9111

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Do the A&O tests (Winter VS) have to be done by the VS application closing date, or within X days of receiving the email? I can't seem to find this answer anywhere. Thank you!
 

fingersarecrossed

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    Hi,

    I have been trying to improve my commercial awareness by reading the news more etc.

    However, I am unsure how to approach it e.g., should i focus on the PESTLE aspect, or the impact on the law firm and its clients - but with that i don't know what to say other than advisory work for x sector may increase etc

    Would appreciate any guidance, thank you in advance :)
     

    Tintin06

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    Hi,

    I have been trying to improve my commercial awareness by reading the news more etc.

    However, I am unsure how to approach it e.g., should i focus on the PESTLE aspect, or the impact on the law firm and its clients - but with that i don't know what to say other than advisory work for x sector may increase etc

    Would appreciate any guidance, thank you in advance :)
    Follow Watson’s daily and understand it. That, and read Chris Stoakes’s books. They thoroughly cover all the fundamentals.
     

    Jessica Booker

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    What are the Sidley winter VS questions?
    Describe a current commercial issue that has interested you and explain why it interested you?

    Why does a career in commercial law and specifically Sidley Austin interest you?

    In your view which personal qualities make a successful lawyer?
     
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