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  1. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @SamiyaJ I am sorry to hear about your situation and I definitely understand how much of a toll rejections can have on mental health, particularly when happening at the same time as other difficult things in life. As for your question, I do not think getting another non-legal position will...
  2. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I did not have a routine from the very beginning, but I slowly built it up. In forming it, I think I was guided by a principle of maximizing efficiency: essentially, I would try and think which moments of the day I do not or cannot do anything else very productive/enjoyable in and then use as...
  3. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If you explain that you have only realised it now and politely ask whether you could still receive feedback (but also saying you understand if this is no longer possible), I cannot imagine this will in any way influence your chances of progressing with future applications.
  4. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @JasmineM9 I am not sure if this was mentioned before, but for the purpose of creating an index of terminology, one resource I found really helpful was Investopedia. You can look up almost any finance-related jargon term and you will find one of the most comprehensive explanations available...
  5. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @CupOfTea17 I think working on building your profile and knowledge and preparing for the next cycle over the summer is a great idea. For some reason, the majority of people concentrate the vast majority of their efforts in the normal applications cycle, which is also the time they tend to be...
  6. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Ideally, I think you would address both in q2 as well. I think you could achieve that by expressing an interest in the kind of work commercial lawyers do in an international law firm, rather than the work that they would do in a national one. Presumably, this will be an interest in complex...
  7. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @TonyStark since I have gotten this type of questions a number of times, I firstly just want to make some general observations as to how I think you should go about researching them. My responses will be based on general knowledge based on reading the legal press, experience in commercial...
  8. Andrei Radu

    Help, I have a HireVue interview coming up!

    Hi @93moto I completely understand your worries - I am an international student and English is also only my second language, so I used to be very worried that in a stressful situation and under time pressure I would panic and be unable to express my thoughts as well as a native speaker can. I...
  9. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    While I think the progression decision depends on a more holistic assessment and on the results of each cohort, your scores definitely give you good chances - I know someone who was progressed last year with worse results than yours.
  10. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think the types of protections you would want depend on the side of the side of the deal you are on and the specifics of the commercial agreement, but, in general, we would look at some of the terms you mentioned: Locked box vs completion accounts: these terms are used to offer protection...
  11. Andrei Radu

    My Hopeless TC Journey :')

    Hi @optimistic_undergrad I just came across your posts and wanted to say that I think you have exactly the right approach and mindset to succeed in applications. I have also only faced rejections left, right, and center in my first cycle; but I did not even realise how much this process taught...
  12. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, I believe this could and will affect relationships with clients who are very invested in these causes, but it should be kept in mind that a wider distancing from DEI is taking place in corporate America following the election results. Before anything started happening in the legal industry...
  13. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    As @Jessica Booker said I think this will depend on the details of your situation, but I think if you have genuine questions that a partner would be well-placed to answer it would likely be fine to take them up on the offer. I was in this situation as well last year when following the VS a...
  14. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just to add to the great response from @Ram Sabaratnam to understand capital markets I think you need to understand how it contrasts to banking. Both capital markets and banking are fundamentally about the same same things: one party will provide capital to another party that needs it, expecting...
  15. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If it is impossible to change the topic, I would try to look for indirect effects this could have on the firm. Competition law does not operate in a vacuum, and an important development could cause a chain of effects that end up being relevant for many law firms that do not have competition...
  16. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I cannot confirm how accurate this is but I have heard for the spring scheme the firm had 22 attendees.
  17. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    While I have not applied at Paul Hastings nor do I personally know any who interviewed there, I would say the following: Take a look at these two TCLA posts on Paul Hastings Interviews from the 2021/2022 cycle - they might give you some idea about what to expect. Read up on the firm's...
  18. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    In terms of impact as to recruitment and retention, while it remains to be seen how pervasive it is, there are certainly arguments to be made that there will at least be some negative effect on the firms who have gotten most media attention for striking a deal (as of now, Paul, Weiss, Skadden...
  19. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Chris Brown to take the questions one at a time: Market position: Paul Hastings is a Vault 20 firm (the immediate next tier in general reputation after the V10 in the US, particularly in regards to transactional practices) operating a medium-sized office in the City with a focus on...
  20. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @ashwright I am so happy to hear about your experience - moments like this are why I love doing this job 🥲 thank you so much for the kind words and keep us updated on the response!

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