thank you so much!!!I worked as a paralegal for one year after graduating and my interview questions were standard competency ones (time-management, successfully prioritising tasks, teamwork, etc) and then some which were more specific to the organisation. I think most firms will understand (especially if you have come from a law degree like I did) that the goal is ultimately to qualify and gain a traineeship somewhere. Many of the paralegals I worked alongside were in the same position. Personally I was not asked about this at interview.
I really enjoyed being a paralegal and feel like it prepared me well / gave me extra confidence for the VS I did. I think it’s good to not just view it as a means to an end but to really make the most of the experience and practical skills you will learn. The firm I have a TC offer at also gave many incoming trainees from my intake paralegal roles for the year between receiving the offer and starting because it makes the transition easier. This isn’t where I worked though.
I can’t speak for every firm but that was my experience
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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Me too!! So, so excited!
What day have you booked? I book the 4th Feb as I have a busy Jan!
HFW AC. Slightly annoyed we have to do a critical reasoning test but oh well. Beggars can't be choosers lol...
I booked on the 28th of January, before it starts to get busy with uniMe too!! So, so excited!
What day have you booked? I book the 4th Feb as I have a busy Jan!
it is sadly
Ffs. I was good at that test on my first cycle, but this cycle I’ve been not doing as well. Looks like I’ll need to bite the bullet and buy the JobTestPrep kit or something.
Does anyone else have any WG prep websites they use? I’ve already used the Clifford Chance free test quite a few times. I’m scoring 80%+ in those but was only in the 32nd percentile when I did the Linklaters test.
@Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker Hi
When mentioning vacation scheme/work experience at other firms in an application form, is it all right to name them? Because then I worry I will have to justify why not the other firm and why the firm I am applying to, whereas a brief 'vacation scheme at X firm helped me explore interest in...." seems like needs less of a justification.
When mentioning vacation scheme/work experience at other firms in an application form, is it all right to name them? Because then I worry I will have to justify why not the other firm and why the firm I am applying to, whereas a brief 'vacation scheme at X firm helped me explore interest in...." seems like needs less of a justification.
Isn’t the critical thinking test before the AC?, and when did you apply if you don’t mind me asking.
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