Recent content by Samridhi Jain

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I've applied to 8-9 firms this cycle and haven't progressed to the next stage on any of them. I'm an international student due to graduate in 2025. I'm considering updating my approach to applications and looking for inspiration from all of you. What do you do when you feel stuck? When you...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Skadden PFO. They said they received a huge number of exceptional apps :(
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Can I add forage work exp in the work exp section of my application or if I've mentioned it in my answers, I can skip that?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What would be your top tips for the Willkie app? anything you'd like to highlight that's worth noting? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What would be your top tips for the Willkie app? anything you'd like to highlight that's worth noting? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard from TW? Not sure if I should email them. I applied on the deadline (1st). (SVS) On my portal it says - we are currently reviewing all applications (13/12)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thank you so much!! This is incredibly useful :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    "Provide an example of a change in society, the economy, or in a market sector which interests you and which you think could impact the legal sector. Discuss the impact it has had or could have." "Identify a current commercial issue which has attracted your attention recently. Why do you...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    When filling the work experience section, would you suggest linking it back to how it could help at the firm or only describing skills/ resp? @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi, when applying to a US firm and discussing a commercial news story/ issue - does it make sense to talk about US-specific updates in the commercial world or UK-specific? (say for eg interest rates)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    has anyone heard from Skadden?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Any tips for how to tackle Weil's Q: "Think of a current commercial issue that has recently attracted your attention. Why does it interest you, why do you consider it to be significant and how do you think this will impact Weil's clients?" It says commercial issue so I'm assuming it isn't a...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thank you so much for these insights - super helpful. That is helpful to know. If you don't mind, this could probably be a separate conversation, but how can I choose which UK universities to apply to? By the time I graduate, I'll be qualified in India but there's also a way for me to clear...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi @axelbeugre I'm an international student applying from India for TCs in the UK in the penultimate year of my law degree. I'm doing my law degree from India and am due to graduate in 2025.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone applied to Weil this cycle or in the past? What would be your top tips for their app?
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