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  1. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Thanks for the support @AvniD! The email we got inviting us to the semi-final said that the firm would be arranging the semi-finals to be similar to an assessment centre at the firm we were attending, so I've been trying to prepare as I would for a Skadden AC. Also, another note to say that...
  2. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Thanks for the shoutout @Jaysen! It's really helpful to know that I am moving in the right direction. These updates are definitely helping me progress to where I want to be, Update: Commercial Awareness Article This week I decided to write an article detailing the impacts of consumer habits...
  3. j.s.cox

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/shearman-sterling-interview-2021.3900/ This was on the TCLA interview experiences thread ^^
  4. j.s.cox

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I didn't apply for this, but have you tried emailing grad rec?
  5. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Update: Norton Rose Fulbright I had my assessment centre today. Grad Rec were wonderful and made sure to double check my accessibility requirements before the assessment. The day was broken down into a case study interview, a partner interview and a group negotiation. I found the case study...
  6. j.s.cox

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It's not a matter of if you will get a TC, but when. Take a breath and critically look at where you could be falling down. You've got this. It's only your first proper cycle so don't feel disheartened. You also have the rest of the year to make applications - it's only November at the moment...
  7. j.s.cox

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What would be the correct way to deal with this question: Imagine that a joint venture agreement had been made, in which the other party had made a mistake on the agreement that benefits your client. How would you proceed? I'm not sure how you would balance acting in your client's interest...
  8. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Update: Commercial Awareness Article I read a piece on LinkedIn about how Bitcoin has stabilised and wrote an article on it. I tried to really think about the different parts of a law firm it could affect. I've attached it here and would welcome any comments! Linklaters I also attended the...
  9. j.s.cox

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    NRF AC! Wasn't expecting that! (I had the TI on 24/10/22)
  10. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Update: Just heard back from NRF and got invited to the AC! I had been preparing myself for a rejection after finding the telephone interview so hard, so I am really pleased I managed to get to the next stage, especially after the disappointment with Linklaters!
  11. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Update: New goals are in bold. Commercial Awareness I have now finished two TCLA courses: Mergers and Acquisitions for Commercial Law; and Develop Your Commercial Awareness: Understand the City, the Financial Markets & More. To get the most out of these courses, I made notes as I was going...
  12. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Update: I managed to finish my first news article today! I chose to write about something other than our change in Prime Minister because I feel like its saturation in the media has hidden other stories that might also be interesting for law firms and I want to challenge myself. I have attached...
  13. j.s.cox

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Some general thoughts (although this does not apply to all firms and I would do your own research as well). US firms tend to have more streamlined teams, meaning that a team working on a deal will have fewer people in it. This means each person is likely to have more responsibility within...
  14. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Update: Some of these are not to do with the goals I set myself, but I'm really proud of myself so I am going to write stuff down here as motivation to keep going if things get harder in the year. I want to use this thread almost like a journal or a record that I update each week/at natural...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'm just going through a list of interview questions to prepare for and I saw this one: My gut reaction would be that you should ask the opposite party if they meant to do that because otherwise you are being dishonest. Equally, you should be putting your client first. Is there a right way to...
  16. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    This is my basic criteria: Must have a large presence in the energy or life sciences sector. Looking for this by examining Chambers Rankings and IJ Investor Awards. Ideally the firms will have an industry group focus rather than a practice group focus, but this is not a major issue. Must have...
  17. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Hi everyone, I'm Jiya. This year I am trying to improve my commercial awareness and success at AC's as these are the areas I fell down on last year. I will achieve this by: Completing at least one lecture of the courses offered by TCLA each day to have a continuous top-up of general...
  18. j.s.cox

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    - It has the largest team of M&A lawyers gloablly, so is really strong at transactional work. At the same time, it is also a full-service firm which ranks well across the board. - It has international reach with a swiss verein structure and constantly undertakes cross-border work. - It is a...
  19. j.s.cox

    Start Here: My Training Contract Journey 2022-23

    Hi everyone, I'm Jiya. This year I am trying to improve my commercial awareness and success at AC's as these are the areas I fell down on last year. I will achieve this by: Completing at least one lecture of the courses offered by TCLA each day to have a continuous top-up of general...
  20. j.s.cox

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They send you the feedback immediately. I feel like this test is just to get a sense of your character rather than eliminate anyone.

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