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  1. Andrei Radu

    Mishcon de Reya application

    I do not think either is necessarily right or wrong, but generally I would expect depth of analysis to desirable. As such, if there are further statistics or other relevant points you have read, I do not see why you would not include them. While the issue to be discussed has to be one of...
  2. Andrei Radu

    Open Day Applications 2024

    Hi @Ria Nar, I hope this response does not come to late and is still helpful with your open day application! I think there is no one ideal structure, but what worked well for me in the past was: Explain which aspect of the firm that attracts me from the perspective of a potential trainee I...
  3. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    @Jessica Booker might be able to tell you more, but to try to address your questions before that: While I am not certain about this, I would assume this drafting excludes work experiences from the scope. Otherwise, they could have just said 'experiences' and would not have added the two...
  4. Andrei Radu

    Spelling error on vac scheme application

    Anecdotally, some firms operate a "three strikes and you are out" policy for typos/spelling errors, and my impression is that this is the "harsher" end of the spectrum. As such, although not ideal I would not expect the two errors to necessarily result on their own in a rejection. Also, like...
  5. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would not worry about this. To the extent that these interactions will matter at all at the interview stage (which is quite unlikely), I think it will actually be very helpful to have shown that you can establish more informal relations with people at the firm. At many networking events and...
  6. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @IneedaTCASAP and first of all congratulations on the open day invites! You have been selected after a competitive application process and this does mean that the firm sees you as a strong candidate. I completely agree with @Jessica Booker's response: focus on what actually interests you -...
  7. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think if you can also explain the reason behind your interest in learning about an aspect of the firm, it should make your answer more persuasive. However, I think you should try to mention at least two aspects that you want to learn about, so I would advise you to keep the explanation as...
  8. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think there is a right and wrong approach to structure as long as you cover everything you are asked for and as long as it is clear and easy to follow. However, the structure I would implement would be this: Why commercial law: in around 250-300 words, I would explain the substantive...
  9. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The only firm I know that does this is Linklaters, but there may be others - maybe @Jessica Booker can tell you more. I also know that in the last cycle Latham reviewed applications from open day attendees separately from normal VS applications, but they did not guarantee an AC.
  10. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you for the kind words, it really means a lot to me 😊!!
  11. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    In determining what region a firm should choose to open an office in, I would focus on the following aspects: Projected growth: Which regions in the world are projected to see significant growth in their legal markets? Here, there's many that come to mind, such as Singapore, Brussels, Sao...
  12. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would not be too worried about this. The very nature of these tests necessitates there will be one area that is classified as a 'weakness' - that tells you nothing about how close you are to the firm's desired personality profile. If anything, I am tempted to speculate that if there was one...
  13. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I remember I was also quite surprised when I saw the 'shortlisted' email last year and I remember I felt very restless in the period between that and the moment I received the actual AC invite. I think for me that was a roughly 3-4 week period, although this included Christmas time, which might...
  14. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I had only attended one event (a presentation evening with my university) before applying in the last cycle and still received a VS offer. I would say that if you have at least one interaction (whether in person or virtual), you should not worry too much about this. There is definitely a point...
  15. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @legallady123 I think that if there is any disadvantage, it will be only a very slight one. In many cases, for myself included, a sufficiently high-quality application was progressed although it was only sent in the last day of the rolling period. Moreover, rolling firms also receive the vast...
  16. Andrei Radu

    Which firms are strict on academics?

    I cannot think of any firms that are anecdotally grade-focused besides the ones you already mentioned. Other MC firms and generally other UK firms are known to only ask for a 2.1. There are many trainees at such firms that only achieved low or mid 2.1s, so I do not think your grades will be an...
  17. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think this will be fine. Since you have not yet attended it, I do not think recruiters will expect you to list it among the first - 'most recent' implies that the experience in question has already come to pass. Beyond the linguistic interpretation point, I think the recruiters should also be...
  18. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Definitely, please see it here:
  19. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @KBanana! I think it is fine to write about an upcoming open day - and especially for Paul, Weiss, which has been extremely competitive from what I hear. I think whether the proposed sentence works depends on the context of the rest of answer. When I was listing upcoming events, I would...
  20. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think you definitely can and should mention the open day. Many firms actually host open days with the specific purpose of informing candidates for the next application cycle. Moreover, the mere fact of having attended an open day will help a lot with distinguishing you from other applicants by...

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