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    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    Hi @Dheepa! I saw that you were offered a TC at A&O (congratulations!) and wanted to pick your brain on some of the things I am struggling with when it comes to the application. I am applying for the direct training contract this year and the first question tackles the "why this firm" component...
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    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    Thank you very much, that was really helpful! I have a general question regarding applications - what is the best way for one to approach the "why this firm" question? What are the main factors that should be looked at? I fear just saying they rank Tier 1 in practice areas I want to dive...
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    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    Hi @AvniD ! I hope you’re doing well! I am an international student who just graduated. I’ll be returning home for the next few months and am looking to continue applying for TCs and VS’. However, since I don’t have a visa, I realise I am severely limited to direct TCs as most firms won’t...
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    Allen & Overy "Introduce a new law" question for VS application

    Hi @Jessica Booker, My new law is along the lines of AI and tech products. Do you think this is a topic that is overdone, or would you say it is the structure and succinctness of my answer that matters more? I picked it because I have a genuine interest in this area, there isn't any law for...

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