TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

cleojwilliams

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Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer at A&O and what do you think are the key skills and qualities required for success?

2.Tell us about a challenge you have faced. What are the skills you used to overcome that challenge and how are they transferable to help you with a career as a lawyer
I found the two minutes was really not a lot of time I’m not really sure what they wanted us to include in this
 

Mariyam_M

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Can anyone suggest any resources which I can use to familiarise myself with the Ashurst psychometric tests? I've read here that you can't really prepare for them beforehand, but I don't want to be completely taken aback, either.
 

jasonbourne

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    Hey! I'm currently writing an application but am struggling with the latter end of this question: 'How did your interest in commercial law develop, and how have you built your understanding of this sector/industry?'

    I am pretty comfortable with the first limb of the question. As for the second part, I'm not sure if they're looking for me to list resources that have helped me build my understanding of commercial law or if they're looking for other specific things. What would they be looking for here? SHould I make mention of any resources produced by the firm?

    Would appreciate your help with this @Jessica Booker, as well as anyone else!!

     

    SoonToBeTrainee

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    Hey! I'm currently writing an application but am struggling with the latter end of this question: 'How did your interest in commercial law develop, and how have you built your understanding of this sector/industry?'

    I am pretty comfortable with the first limb of the question. As for the second part, I'm not sure if they're looking for me to list resources that have helped me build my understanding of commercial law or if they're looking for other specific things. What would they be looking for here? SHould I make mention of any resources produced by the firm?

    Would appreciate your help with this @Jessica Booker, as well as anyone else!!

    I think another way of looking at the second bit of the question is ‘what events, webinars, open days etc. have you attended. Who have you spoken to? How did that interest you?’
     
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    cleojwilliams

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    Jan 31, 2024
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    Hey! I'm currently writing an application but am struggling with the latter end of this question: 'How did your interest in commercial law develop, and how have you built your understanding of this sector/industry?'

    I am pretty comfortable with the first limb of the question. As for the second part, I'm not sure if they're looking for me to list resources that have helped me build my understanding of commercial law or if they're looking for other specific things. What would they be looking for here? SHould I make mention of any resources produced by the firm?

    Would appreciate your help with this @Jessica Booker, as well as anyone else!!

    What firm is this for
     

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