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  1. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there, I am unsure about MB's VI in particular, but I have linked Andrei's guide to VIs to give you more guidance - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-complete-guide-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/
  2. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @NCTC2025 , It is certainly possible to hear back within this timeframe, and I certainly heard back from one firm during this period last year. However, this was for a later interview in Jan. I would, however, also assume that the likelihood of hearing back from many firms during the holiday...
  3. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey there, I completely get the anxiety, but I would not worry too much about this. Firms have different timelines for getting back and some people may have submitted their applications earlier - there are a host of operational reasons which suggest why you have not heard back. At this stage, I...
  4. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there @aspiringhighflyer , It's totally fine if none of the open days were at HL. The key is to focus on what you got from each open day. For example, did it spark any new interest in a particular practice area? Did you take part in any case studies or workshops? As the question is also...
  5. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey there @LawLawLawLawLaw , I believe you are not late at all if you apply now to firm's with Jan deadlines, seeing as most firms receive the bulk of their applications in the last two weeks. I recommend for those January deadlines, however, submitting them before the two -week mark for each...
  6. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @legalxp2 , That’s a great question! I actually encountered this in two interviews during my application cycle, and at the time, I wasn’t entirely sure how to approach it either. Reflecting on it now, I think the key is finding a balance. It’s important not to focus too heavily on your...
  7. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @billyonthespeeddial , this is a great question. I usually recommend candidates applying to more vacation scheme’s than training contracts, for two main reasons. First, most law firms I know of usually take direct TC applications from people that have completed more than one VS. However...
  8. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @LawAspirer , I know of many people who have completed international bachelors degrees, qualified in another jurisdiction, and subsequently gotten associate/trainee roles at international law firms in London. It is certainly possible, so I do not believe you are at a disadvantage.
  9. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Ria Nar , I’ve tagged @Andrei Radu ‘s guide on VIs to help: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-complete-guide-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/
  10. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey there @Zaraa.x , Yes absolutely! This is a very good question and one in which I frequently had whilst applying too. First of all, it’s worth distinguishing the type of firm you’re applying to into transactional or contentious-focused. The reason is because, from my experience, the...
  11. Amma Usman

    International student - Post TC offer questions

    Hi there @LawyerInMaking , These are all valid questions! From people I have spoken to that have gone through this route, I know a couple were outside the UK when their SQE visa was being processed. I also know of people who let the firm know of any instances in which they’ll be travelling, or...
  12. Amma Usman

    Sunday Motivation

    Sunday Motivation Hey future solicitors, let’s talk about the grind. Applying for vacation schemes and training contracts is not easy. It can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and sometimes even disheartening. But here’s the thing - you’re doing so much more than just sending out applications...
  13. Amma Usman

    The Weekly Brief: Commercial Awareness Updates

    History Time: The Financial Crisis The 2008 financial crisis remains a defining moment in modern history, especially for those interested in the intersection of law and finance. It wasn’t just an economic collapse; it exposed deep flaws in financial systems and highlighted the critical role of...
  14. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there, Absolutely! For group exercises, the key is to stay calm and focus on working well with others. Make sure you’re actively listening to what everyone is saying and contributing in a way that shows you’re engaged. It’s not about taking over or leading everything; it’s about being...
  15. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, This is fine but I would go ahead with mentioning their full name, largely because with hundreds of lawyers in the same firm, there is still the possibility of there being more than one person with the same name. I would also be safe on this and ask for permission to name drop them in your...
  16. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, I remember speaking to someone who did the AC last year and the questions mainly centred on the basic why law, why 2birds, and the skills and competencies you can bring to the role. He had also mentioned a heavy weight being placed on why tech/IP.
  17. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey there @studenttolawyer , Yep, I totally agree with @Andrei Radu. A rejection on one programme doesn‘t automatically cancel out your chances of succeeding in VS or TC applications at the same firm. I had been rejected for open days at firms but gotten offers for their ACs/VS. I know of many...
  18. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, I wanted to come up before the year ends to say a few things. I will use this quote to aid me….“Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is the Present”. I’m sure you’ve probably heard it multiple times as a child. I randomly remembered it on a morning walk the other...
  19. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For this question, I would personally focus on just one example. This will ensure that you are able to use STAR adequately and leave no stone untouched. Although, bear in mind this depends in the word count: if less than 300 words, then I recommend using only one example. As the value is also...
  20. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey there @Defnefresko , as your question also centres round VIs, I’ve linked the guide below as well to help; https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-complete-guide-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/

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