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  1. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @emma.d , Yes, I usually take the approach of introducing myself first. This is a typical example of what I tend to include in the first introductory paragraph of a cover letter; I am currently a penultimate year law student at the University of X, applying for a position on X firm’s...
  2. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, I’ve just posted a thread on how to identify a law firm’s competitors. It relates to a recent post I made, but expands on it in more depth; https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/guide-to-identifying-a-law-firm%E2%80%99s-competitors.9422/ Hope you find it useful...
  3. Amma Usman

    Guide to Identifying a Law Firm’s Competitors

    In this guide, I’ll be talking about how to identify a law firm’s competitors. This is a skill that’s not only useful for applications but also helps you get a much better understanding of the legal industry as a whole. Honestly, this was something I initially struggled with. I found it hard to...
  4. Amma Usman

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

    Hey @lawyersum , This is a really good question, actually. And I totally agree with your point that adding a to-do list may appear rather straightforward and generic. The truth is, you can include that, but the way in which it won’t appear generic depends on the surrounding explanations/facts...
  5. Amma Usman

    Clyde & Co Digital Simulation

    Hey @GabbyPalinskaite ! Would you be able to provide more insights on the digital simulation? Would it be comprised of video interviews, situational judgements, etc? Perhaps I’ll be able to advise better then.
  6. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @ashwright , This is a very good question for sure. I had the same thoughts, and I suspect everyone that has gone through the process/is going through it, will have similar inquiries. It certainly feels interesting at first. At my first partner interview, I was really scared.. I thought...
  7. Amma Usman

    Norton Rose Fulbright Question:

    Hey @Elijah Wee Yang Yi , @Ram Sabaratnam has already given an excellent strategy to adopt structure and content wise. As he explained, focus on showcasing your commercial awareness and the firm‘s existing expertise. I have nothing to add to this - I would just briefly touch on possible...
  8. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @pleasepleaseplease , great questions. I remember having the same questions when I was applying as well. I have a few thoughts on each question. 1. This is essentially the ‘why X firm’ question. I always fell into the trap on talking about things that didn’t matter here. For example, I...
  9. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @far, it has actually happened to me twice and I was able to get to the next stage! Mistakes like this happen but nothing too much to worry about I guess. Although, it’s also worth noting that this differs between firms.
  10. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @nlntc , for questions like this, I believe less is more. Focus on a few key experiences and expand on them in depth. This will enable you to take your answer to level two or three, by linking past legal exposure to..say.. the firm’s practices or key sectors of business that you’re drawn to...
  11. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @a1024 , I’ve quoted below a post I once made on this question, but @Andrei Radu will have additional thoughts on this.
  12. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @rvvacscheme , I remember @Jessica Booker advising once to include this in the motivational section, saying that you have been offered a scheme and looking forward to it.
  13. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Apyw , When answering a question like this, the key is to focus on the steps you’d take to organise yourself - I believe that’s what demonstrates your organisational skills. You could start by explaining that you’d assess the situation, listing out all the tasks and deadlines to get a...
  14. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Parsorandini . Yes, I recommend choosing about 4-6 key experiences to include. These will be the ones which demonstrate the most transferrable skills to the role of a trainee solicitor. If you are keen on including the rest, then I advise weaving them into the application questions instead...
  15. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @jojo23 , the team has already shared great insights on this. I‘ve also quoted below a thread which includes examples of generic/non-generic responses to the why CL question; https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/why-commercial-law-investigating-your-%E2%80%98why%E2%80%99.9113/
  16. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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  17. Amma Usman

    (NEW) Corporate Case Study Analysis

    Hey @tosin4774 Debt financing refers to the process of getting money to fund business operations by borrowing. Borrowing could be from banks, bond markets, etc and interest is usually accrued upon repayment. NB: It’s not necessarily linked to M&A activity - it could be any type of borrowing...
  18. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Reminder… Christian Dior didn’t start Dior until 41 Sam Walton didn’t start Walmart until 44 Adolf Dassler didn’t start Adidas until 48 Colonel Sanders didn’t start KFC until 62 This is your reminder that it’s never too late to begin.
  19. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yay! Huge congrats! 🤗
  20. Amma Usman

    (NEW) Corporate Case Study Analysis

    Glad it’s useful @mineejiroarigi!

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