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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @Aspiringsolicitor01 , I’m sorry to hear about the PFOs. Please keep going - you are one step closer to that ‘yes’, with every application you submit. @Andrei Radu has made a really comprehensive interview guide which I’ve linked below...- Amma Usman
- Post #5,324
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @Tangcy , I‘m sure the rest of the team, @Jessica Booker, @Andrei Radu , @Ram Sabaratnam , will have more thoughts on this but I generally recommend doing so. Even though the experience was at another firm, including it will still show an understanding of the role of a trainee and commercial...- Amma Usman
- Post #5,323
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Database approval
Hello @Adeletay , I can confirm that your request has now been approved :) Have a lovely day.- Amma Usman
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Work Experience Section
Hi @Ricimer25 , Thank you for sharing your draft—it’s clear you’ve put a lot of thought into it, and I think you’re on the right track. I have some suggestions to make it even stronger and align it more closely with CC’s values. Grammar and Writing Style Firstly, I noticed the frequent use...- Amma Usman
- Post #8
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Why Commercial Law? Investigating Your ‘Why’
Hey @tosin4774. I would adapt the word client to businesses instead. This is because a client can be anything from an individual, to businesses, to even the government. From this, the recommended approach is to then use your past experiences ( workshops, open days, internships, etc) to build on...- Amma Usman
- Post #5
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Work Experience Section
Hey @Lawlife5 , yep absolutely! I recommend including the skills after describing the tasks you completed. For example, in the following sentence or another bullet point solely covering skills acquired from the placement. @-legal- , I also recommend augmenting this into your responses as well...- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Work Experience Section
Hey @-legal- , no worries at all. The length is not particularly important so far as the tasks you completed and your main competencies are highlighted. The more detailed parts will be better placed in the motivational sections. Hope this helps and feel free to pop in any more questions ;)- Amma Usman
- Post #5
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Bird and Bird AC
Hey @jfb. Well done on getting the AC! I’ve included a few tips below; As the type of interview isn’t specified, I’d say prepare for the whole lot. This includes competency questions, motivational, situational, and commercial. Within any of these interviews, including the group presentation...- Amma Usman
- Post #4
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Work Experience Section
Hey @-legal- , Thanks for sharing. It looks really good. I have a few additional comments below; Some parts could be shortened to convey the same points in fewer words. This will ensure you hit the nail on the head and explain less of how you felt doing the tasks, and more of what you...- Amma Usman
- Post #3
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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A&O Shearman Assessment Day
Hey @OVLD68 , well done on securing the AC. Have the grad rec team told you any specific components to prepare for/ what you’ll be assessed on? Perhaps I’ll be able to advise better then. For the mean time, I have linked below a post I made on AC tips;- Amma Usman
- Post #5
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @Soprano , I have made an earlier post on this, which I’ve linked below. And congratulations on the AC!- Amma Usman
- Post #5,146
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @Izzy1026. An overall-competitor approach may not be the most appropriate as this will be virtually every law firm with a presence in the regional/ international market. Rather, as you suggested, it’ll be great to include competitors within the same practice-area specification. However, even...- Amma Usman
- Post #5,144
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @stargazed. Your answer doesn’t need to be linked to the firm’s practice areas. It will be beneficial to link it to your skills and competencies instead. You would have already touched about your passion for the firm’s work in other questions, so it may not be necessary here. For example, if...- Amma Usman
- Post #5,140
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @dekz28 , good question. Sometimes, less is more. You can cover only a point but those three expansion points are what could take it to the next level and give you a solid response. However, I recommend choosing two points, as opposed to only one. This ensures that you are demonstrating an...- Amma Usman
- Post #5,135
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @cleojwilliams , subheadings may not be necessary, particularly because most application softwares won‘t allow you to put things in bold or underlined. The best approach easily applicable to allhires, vantage, and the likes is to have (1) an introductory paragraph of just a sentence or two...- Amma Usman
- Post #5,132
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @V2002 , @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam and @Andrei Radu will have more thoughts on this, but just to jump in beforehand - many firms will have the ‘no application till next cycle’ policy. I believe the reason is to juggle the volume of applications effectively. However, I know some firms...- Amma Usman
- Post #4,985
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @unknownnn7372 , roughly 9 a year.- Amma Usman
- Post #4,981
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @erderlylars For pre-recorded interviews, my tip is to generally not overthink it. The reason is because in a short preparation time of only a few seconds, your first instinct to the question should be what you convey. I also recommend knowing your skills and key competencies beforehand...- Amma Usman
- Post #4,980
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @Tintin06 . @Ram Sabaratnam has made a post on this topic here - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/where-firms-recruit-from-vacation-scheme-vs-direct-tc-applications-2024-2025.9147/- Amma Usman
- Post #4,978
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @elizabethkate . Yep! I totally agree with that approach.- Amma Usman
- Post #4,976
- Forum: Applications Discussion