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  1. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there. I have quoted a post I made on this to help. You will need to click on the post itself to see the links I have tagged. Another thing to add is that succeeding in ACs is more mental, than technical. One may have all the technical knowledge in the world, but easing yourself mentally...
  2. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I presume for 1,3, and 4, it will be difficult for you to tailor to RC. This is not a problem in my opinion as they have their reasons for asking such questions. If you do feel the need to tailor the application which is great, then you may likely do so in question 2. The reason is because the...
  3. Amma Usman

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

    Hey. You never know unless you try… ;)
  4. Amma Usman

    Applying to Direct Tcs

    Hi there. This depends on whether the deadline is rolling or not. If it’s rolling, then yes - submit as soon as you can, ensuring quality and a good tailoring of the application to the firm/yourself is present. If non-rolling, then you can still take your time with it, but I personally still...
  5. Amma Usman

    Hi everyone!

    Hi there. Welcome to TCLA. As you are in your first-year, you may find it worthwhile applying to first year schemes if interested in qualifying as a Solicitor. They give you insights into the profession, and some schemes fast-track you for vacation scheme and training contract processes. Link...
  6. Amma Usman

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

    Before the rest of the team gets back to you, I see no harm applying again. I know firms such as Jones Day do not have a re-interview process, but even this according to the Firm, is subject to whether your application has changed significantly from last time (meaning you can still re-apply). I...
  7. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there and welcome to the TCLA forum! Contrary to the silence you’ve been hearing from firms, I want to stress that this is not the end of the road for you. It’s easy to feel that way, especially given how challenging the process can be, but I would really like you to remove that from your...
  8. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Body language can’t be deciphered from phone calls. So, your confidence needs to be shown via your vocal intonation. Ask yourself, how confident are you in your responses? Is this communicated well? Are my answers to typical questions strong and well backed up? Are they generic? How long do I...
  9. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It doesn’t have to be something too legendary to be honest. You could simply ask about something within the remit of their own work, that interests you/ you’re keen to learn more about and WHY - backed up from specific examples from your own experiences, eg something you’ve read or worked in...
  10. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is unspecified from their website. Where this is the case you can either email GR to confirm, or submit as soon as you can to avoid any issues.
  11. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I presume “we” or “The Firm” is fine.
  12. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yep, definitely email GR with screenshots and adequately explain the situation, as well as request for whether the assessment has actually gone through - as this may sometimes be the case regardless of the pop up on the screen. This has happened to me many times!
  13. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I wouldn’t worry too much about the numbers, to be honest. Firms have different metrics for how they assess things like this - sometimes they’re equally weighted, sometimes some categories are more weighted than others. Another thing is that there never really is a wrong answer in an SJT, some...
  14. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m sorry to hear you’re facing a technical issue. I do recommend reaching out to the firm, with screenshots, if it‘s so significant and/or has impacted the speed at which you get it done, where this is taken into account as part of the assessment.
  15. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there. I see you’re both interested in VIs. I’ve linked Andrei’s wonderful guide here - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-complete-guide-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/#post-200737
  16. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there, I completely sympathise with this, and can certainly say I have been in an exact situation - actually around this time last year. As my alarm clock was ringing, so was a rejection email. I woke up from sleep and that was the first thing I saw. I cried all through the morning. I was...
  17. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would not personally assume so. There is still some time before schemes in March/April. Firms also return back to candidates months later for various reasons - some operational, some merely due to application bulk. Still hold hope, but keep refining your strategy in the moment and keep...
  18. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am unsure about the specifics on this, but I have tagged my colleague @Jessica Booker here, as I’m sure she will have more thoughts.
  19. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, I’m really sorry you’re feeling this way. Rejections are tough, and it’s completely understandable to be upset, especially when you’ve put in so much effort. But please don’t be discouraged. Everyone experiences setbacks in this process, no matter how strong their background is. It hurts...
  20. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Very well done! I have quoted something to help! @elsx

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