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  1. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Some past tips for SJTs - attached to this post.
  2. Amma Usman

    Grades and applications

    Just to add, for most law firms, grades are looked at holistically, not individually. So if you have a 2:1 overall for example, but only a couple of 2:2s, then you still meet the overall degree requirement anyway.
  3. Amma Usman

    Grades and applications

    I do not believe a couple of 2:2’s will be so detrimental to your application, as law firms understand these things happen and there is a mitigating circumstances section in most applications where you can disclose this. I’m aware that Slaughter and May has certain academic expectations. While...
  4. Amma Usman

    Anyone applied for JMW Inspire Work Experience Summer 2025 ? If so, have you heard back yet ?

    If the scheme is some weeks into July and there’s no additional application stage like an interview, then it may be slightly reasonable to have not heard back yet. They could just be getting back next week or so. Was the application for it rolling when you applied in May?
  5. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is really good advice. I agree with the notebook point - you never know who may stop you on your way to somewhere to assign you work. And as opposed to going back regularly and asking for clarification, if you’ve got a notebook, the key details are already contained.
  6. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’ve made this guide which should help - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/guide-to-identifying-a-law-firm’s-competitors.9422/ It covers all the details you need to address this step by step. If you’ve got any questions, let me know. As for Linklaters, TCLA has a Law Firms...
  7. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m sorry about this. Please try and be optimistic and still put yourself out there! Feel free to send your supervisors a goodbye email/ anyone that you got along with/ had coffee chats with, to thank them for their time and support during the scheme!
  8. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think this is a solid approach. Just be mindful that application questions may change year on year. Though I know of firm‘s that haven’t changed their questions in like 5 years or so, I do believe practicing writing the general questions early on will help improve your speed, and understanding...
  9. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    In my opinion, the name of the firm matters less than your ability to make the most of the experience. I have spoken to a lot of people that started off at different roles, even outside paralegal roles, that referenced how the amount of transferable skills they gained helped them secure TCs at...
  10. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The thing I like about questions like these is that they don’t have to relate to law or the field at all. By asking these questions, law firms just really want to understand your personality and see whether that fits neatly into their culture. So, “superpower“ could really be anything that...
  11. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Definitely! For may law firms, pro bono is a central part of their business. Usually, when you express your interest to your supervisor/trainee buddy, they are more than happy to get you involved in their caseload, or refer you to someone else that has an ongoing pro bono matter. It’s all about...
  12. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Huge congratulations on the conversion :)
  13. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I completely understand how intimidating these situations can feel at first, but it’s important to be socially active. It’s a big part of the job as a lawyer, so you need to showcase that skill and demonstrate that you can build rapport with people quite easily. I appreciate that this ability...
  14. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey. Just to confirm, is this Arnold & Porter?
  15. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi. Lovely question. Is there anything more specific you want to know about this sector? Is it general details on what it is? The firm’s work there? Or anything else?
  16. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has the firm told you any specific things/elements to prepare for?
  17. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You’re welcome. And this is a really good question. To start off with, there is no “correct” way to approach commercial awareness. Many approaches work and there is no “one size fits all” blueprint. Your approach is certainly solid as these two topics tend to come up heavily in the process...
  18. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey. I just want to add to my past advice on this. I do not think staying past your regular working hours is advisable at vacation scheme stage. I do not suspect any firm will give you work which cannot be completed within the normal working day - or at least, you can carry it over to the next...
  19. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just following up on this. I totally get how the feeling of reading many articles can be, especially when new to that. When I was new to that, I found it really challenging to digest what was going on, and most especially how it applied to law firms and their clients - something really important...
  20. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey. The Finimize one I usually access via the app. It’s the FT one that’s called something like the daily brief. I believe the accurate term it’s called is - “FT News Briefing” - https://www.ft.com/ft-news-briefing

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