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  1. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! I’ve quoted some posts above to help!
  2. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Very very good question. It always came up for me. At the start of my interview journey, I never really knew what to say. How much info did they want? How professional did I need to be? Could I just say… HELLO MY NAME IS AMMA AND I LIKE RICE! Hahaha definitely not, but the below approach...
  3. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The firm mentions this on their website: “In June 2025 the firm will be offering Summer work placements. PHirst Steps placements will take place 16 - 27 June 2025. These placements are for those looking to gain experience in a City practice and will give participants experience of life at the...
  4. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hiya, If the firm/ a graduate recruiter, mentioned the availability of 2026 spots, I see no harm in referencing this since it came from the firm directly.
  5. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hiya, I completely get the thoughts you are having, though I would say to not worry too much. Firms get back to candidates later on for multiple reasons, such as workload on reviewing applications, interview scheduling according to lawyers’ availabilities, etc.
  6. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there, I presume there is no need to structure this in a cover letter format. If there is already a cover letter to provide, and/or application questions which cover why Gateley and commercial law, then you can simply use the standard work experience structure format. When I was applying...
  7. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Honestly, there’s no exact formula for smashing SJTs, and I think it’s so important to remember that! A lot of people fall into the trap of trying to pick the answers they think the firm wants to hear, but, in reality, it’s more about how you instinctively respond to business scenarios and your...
  8. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there, This is a really good question. As you can imagine, there is no one exact answer to it. In my opinion, this is a good thing actually. There is no set formula one can use for any firm, to get an offer. This goes to show that firms appreciate individuality and want to really hear your...
  9. Amma Usman

    Hi there! Thank you so much for sending me a private message. If your message contains...

    Hi there! Thank you so much for sending me a private message. If your message contains particular private or sensitive information regarding your personal circumstances (e.g. mitigating circumstances, issues with another forum user, or anything else which can reasonably be regarded as...
  10. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @murm and @AnAnonymousDuck , I have actually made a thread on this which I have linked below. Looking at the thread also, I now see the need to expand on certain areas to enable candidates to be more specific with the question on a law firm’s respective competitors. I’ve included a more...
  11. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey, I’ve linked below a thread I made on resources to boost commercial awareness. When I was applying, I didn’t jump straight to the FT to help with CA because I knew that I wasn’t going to understand much. The terms were unfamiliar and so were many of the concepts, so I took some time off...
  12. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey there, There’s a common misconception that commercial awareness needs to be shown all through for successful written applications. Now don’t get me wrong, it certainly is important, but some questions and some stages will require you to show this more, than others. For example, if the...
  13. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I would email Grad Rec with a screenshot of the issues you’re facing and a detailed description of the situation. If you also can’t try logging in after attempting for like three times, it’s worth highlighting this in the email too. This has happened to me before and firm’s are usually...
  14. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    In situations like this, I typically included a sort of thesis statement at the start. I would divide it into roughly two paragraphs. One on why CL, the other on why SH. I would start the paragraph with something like “I am drawn to a career in commercial law for multiple reason but will focus...
  15. Amma Usman

    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

  16. Amma Usman

    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi there, Commercial case studies encompass so many things. In law firm interviews, I usually expected article or corporate case studies. As your firm has told you this would be a ‘commercial’ case study, I presume this to be on two businesses navigating a problem/series of problems. In my...
  17. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I am sorry to hear about the PFOs. Writing applications is like a muscle that constantly needs flexing. I assure you that despite those PFOs, you would have improved your writing skills - and that’s the most important thing beyond those rejection emails. Another thing is that if you genuinely...
  18. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    In situations like this where I was unsure of the deadlines, I would (1) email grad rec asking for clarification, (2) if they are overwhelmed with emails and haven’t responded yet, I would complete it as soon as I can and before the 72-hour mark.
  19. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yay, huge congratulations!
  20. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi there. You can touch on anything really, from ESG, energy, AI, and the likes. There is no right answer, only your ability to connect it to the commercial and legal worlds, as this is what will help demonstrate your commercial awareness. There is also a tendency for applicants to talk a lot...
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