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  1. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi ! I’ve made a post on this which I’ve quoted below;
  2. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Aspiringsolicitor01 , Good question. Both questions are indeed very similar. For the open day app, you will need to show more of what you will gain, rather than what you know. The latter is reserved for the vacation scheme app, where you will need to touch on the skills, qualities, and...
  3. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hiya @Hana ♥ , I am unsure about the specifics of DLAs VI, but for general VI prep, I recommend taking a look at @Andrei Radu ’s wonderful guide: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-complete-guide-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/
  4. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey there @helloj , This is a really interestingly worded question. I find the ’how that lawyer would drive our business’ part really cute. Essentially, it is asking ’ why you ‘. In answering why you, I feel it is particularly important to note that there is no work experience section. This...
  5. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hiya @cjwx , I strongly believe that you are in no way at a disadvantage. In fact, you have done a lot of really excellent stuff during this period to put in an application. I want to emphasise that extra-curriculars mean so much more to recruiters than mooting competitions, society...
  6. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey TCLA Community, I hope you’re all having a FAB weekend! I have seen a number of posts recently relating to the percentile of candidates firms recruit from either VS’ or TCs. I’ve linked a thread by @Ram Sabaratnam below which covers so much of the info you need to know regarding this ...
  7. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Tintin06 , good question. I’m linking @Ram Sabaratnam ’s really wonderful thread here - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/where-firms-recruit-from-vacation-scheme-vs-direct-tc-applications-2024-2025.9147/ PH has been included, as well as a bunch of other firms!!!
  8. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @gazdgazd11 , @Ram Sabaratnam has made a very helpful thread on this. Goodwin is also included, and I’ve linked it here; https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/where-firms-recruit-from-vacation-scheme-vs-direct-tc-applications-2024-2025.9147/
  9. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @svb risk management intern . Honestly, I can’t emphasise how useful this question is to the whole community. Indeed, you are right in that all these firms share similarities in one way or another - deal scope, client base, market position, and so on. The truth is, this will always be the...
  10. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey there @Tangcy , this is a very valid question. I have come across it many times with a number of my mentees. The short answer is that this should not be a reason highlighted in applications, nor in interviews or at any stage of the process. The reason is because generally, high...
  11. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats @annad
  12. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! @RJvAngel
  13. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey @sarahfw , Yep - definitely! So, the US is like this massive global trade hub, right? And tariffs have these crazy ripple effects on the global economy. As @Ram Sabaratnam mentioned, they don’t just affect businesses in the US, they kind of spill over to other countries too. I think...
  14. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @AI212121 , I have answered a similar question on this regarding the degree to which I believe candidates should be repetitive in answers. I have quoted it above. In short, you can, but do so carefully and in a way which touches on different tasks/aspects of the experience/ competencies...
  15. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Unknowncabbage , This question is a really good one. Just as @Ram Sabaratnam had said, the length of the seat is not as important as the specific experiences you had during that seat. What I believe is additionally valuable in your case, is that in addition to the indirect shadowing...
  16. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @studentdelaw786 , I have tagged @Andrei Radu here as I’m sure he’ll have more thoughts on this.
  17. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Reem2024 , First of all, this is an excellent link. I will touch on how you could integrate the ‘why commercial law‘ part in more detail below. Answering ’why commercial law’, sometimes, doesn’t have to include instances where your first exposure was to commercial law and commercial law...
  18. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @cleojwilliams , I have just checked and seen their deadline is not until the 6th of January. In my experience, you are still in a good place to apply now. Many firms receive the bulk of their applications in the last two weeks so now is a reaosnable time to submit.
  19. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Shermel Clarissa Francis , I have tagged @Jessica Booker here as I’m sure she’ll have more thoughts.
  20. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @CarolineC , this is a good one. I was actually having a chat about this with one of my mentees a few minutes ago! Personally, I would focus on less than 3 points. In answering why X firm, I usually focus heavily on one major point - the work. The reason I spend a lot of time on this is...

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