TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

A worried graduate

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Education fraud is scarily prevalent and getting references from academic institutions is notoriously difficult and slow, so I understand why they are asking for this upfront.

If you have any documents, including emails from the university that confirm your module grades, you can upload these in the first instance. If you cannot, ask for a copy from your university's faculty office.
I have one but only for the first two years so I have emailed to ask for another copy
 
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Unknowncabbage

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Hello All.

Question about Simmons & Simmons' application.

I see on their online application form, it says "no more than 150 words" for the top 4 work experiences, yet, it seems to let me put in over 150 words. It does not block/prevent me from adding more. Do they just stop reading after 150 words? What if I put 151 words for example?

Secondly, their 'other relevant work experience' box. Other firms have had a limit, e.g. Baker McKenzie have a 500 word limit. Again, with Simmons, it seems as though you can type as much as you want. Any ideas? Do we assume it is 500 words? Or can we do longer in this 'other work' section?

@Jessica Booker
@Jaysen
Before you submit it, the word count will automatically cut off anything after 150 words so you need to make sure you stay within the limit.
 
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theonecompetant

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Morning everyone

In Ashurst's vac scheme app - they ask a skills question, and separately, they ask a hobbies & interests question ('tell us about your hobbies/interests').

In the skills question, I mentioned previous experiences/initiatives and the skills and linked them to the role/firm, etc. (because the question was 'What skills would make you a good trainee?').

What approach should I take (if any) for the questions about hobbies and interests? Or should I have a field day and tell them about almost every little hobby?

Thanks in advance.
 
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pleasepleaseplease

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Any advice on approaching this question? I'm not sure what the best way to structure my answer would be.

Describe the personal life experiences that have given you the unique perspective you would bring as an insight scheme participant at Fieldfisher, and how this perspective will support your success. (800 characters)
Hi @Jessica Booker

Hope you're well and sorry to bother you on a Sunday but it would be great if you could provide any guidance on this. Thank you!
 

a1024

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@Andrei Radu
Describe how you think the innovative developments taking place in the legal industry will change the role of a commercial lawyer at Dentons. Please outline your research and reference the sources you used to inform your opinion.

This is one of the application questions from the Dentons Application. How would you recommend structuring this answer? How many developments should we talk about and how should we reference the sources?
 

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