Hey, I have just tried to take the Linklaters Watson Glaser but have had an error message come up. I have emailed trainee recruitment about this, but I am panicking a little as my deadline is tomorrow. Anyone facing the same issue?
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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Just to jump in before @Jessica Booker or @Ram Sabaratnam get the chance to respond, I think you should write about your experiences and interests without worrying too much about overlaps with the information in the CV. The CV is meant to contain a short and factual summary of your experiences, while both the first and second sections are meant to give you the opportunity to expand on them a lot more. As such, it should not be very repetitive, especially if you write the answers section using a STAR structure and try to be reflective as to what these experiences and interests say about you as a candidate/person.
As for the word count issue, I would not necessarily have any 'target' word count, but I would normally look for something in the range of 300-600 words. I think your key focus here should be to extract the greatest possible value from your experiences while ensuring you observe the same norms of conciseness, formal writing style, and clear structure as if there was a strict word count.
Yeah most people will be talking about Spring on here, for which the deadline has already passed. Summer is fine.
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A firm I'm applying to is asking "Have you used AI in preparing your application? If so, how? If not, why not?" I have used AI to spell check and to ask if my answer is structured and easy to read, but not for anything else. This is mainly just because I did research myself and attended webinars, and I genuinely think AI-generated text would have made my application worse. The firm in question does a lot of work in technology and AI startups, etc. Would my answer be something that the firm would view as negative or see it as me being distrusting/not open-minded to AI?
A firm I'm applying to is asking "Have you used AI in preparing your application? If so, how? If not, why not?" I have used AI to spell check and to ask if my answer is structured and easy to read, but not for anything else. This is mainly just because I did research myself and attended webinars, and I genuinely think AI-generated text would have made my application worse. The firm in question does a lot of work in technology and AI startups, etc. Would my answer be something that the firm would view as negative or see it as me being distrusting/not open-minded to AI?
I heard the following week. Did the test on a Saturday and heard back the following Friday.
Hello!
I'm a bit concerned about a potential inconsistency in my Goodwin application. My primary reason for applying is my interest in Intellectual Property. However, when listing other firms I've applied to, I mentioned a strength in the Life Sciences sector.
Given the 100-word limit, I couldn't include this in my main reason. Would this be seen as a significant inconsistency, or is it acceptable to prioritize one area of interest over another?"
I'm a bit concerned about a potential inconsistency in my Goodwin application. My primary reason for applying is my interest in Intellectual Property. However, when listing other firms I've applied to, I mentioned a strength in the Life Sciences sector.
Given the 100-word limit, I couldn't include this in my main reason. Would this be seen as a significant inconsistency, or is it acceptable to prioritize one area of interest over another?"
They have a small word count. Maybe mention two practice areas instead. 100 words is enough for that.
I dont think thats an inconsistency. In fact its even better that you have multiple interests in the firm. The Early Careers team will definitely understand that you cant fit everything into the first question given the 100-word limit so I think expanding on your interests in the other firms section is ideal. Might be a good idea to include strength in IP in the other firms question too just to tie it back as your primary reason.
Hoping for positive news for everyone this week! 🤞🏼🙏🏼
Heya congrats! I’m waiting to hear if I’ve got through to this stage, if you don’t mind, when did you hear back about progressing after the test?Hello, could someone be so kind and offer some advice for the Dentons Video Interview? This is the first time I've gotten to this stage and I'm not sure what to expect. Thank you
Any news from mishcon for VIs for spring VS?
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