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  1. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No worries @suhana , I will post my responses shortly!
  2. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @suhana , I have linked a couple of helpful resources by the team below; https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-complete-guide-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/...
  3. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @KBanana and @chrisbrown , For the first question, I would say there’s no right or wrong answer. The firm seemingly wants to simply gauge your creativity and your thought process behind this and why. Now there is also no need to do the following, but I would personally focus on an invention...
  4. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Amakaa , Very well done on getting to both stages. My tips are more on soft skills. For the telephone interview, I recommend knowing your competencies very well and avoid preparing too heavily on verbatim answers. This is because you want your answers to sound very natural. The best way...
  5. Amma Usman

    First Year Scheme Deadlines 2024/25

    Hi there @noahsmiit01 , Thanks for your message. As of our latest checks, these are the main firms running insight schemes that last two or more days. Another important thing I would note to help, is that some other firms hold open days specifically for first years and these are titled insight...
  6. Amma Usman

    Addleshaw Goddard - Spring Vacation Scheme 2025

    Hey @FCL25 , I would not worry too much on how long it takes to hear back. Firms differ based off many factors such as high application numbers, or even the specific cycle. Best of luck!
  7. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there, Thanks for the question. As you can imagine, the difference in why law and why commercial law lies in the commerce part. This is a difficult distinction to employ, largely because you need to know your experiences in and out to effectively draw a distinction that shows specific...
  8. Amma Usman

    Help with TC assessments

    Hey @tosin4774 , Yes, I definitely recommend linking it to you as this will show demonstrated interest, not just interest in the scheme. Any candidate can show an interest in the scheme, and this is through linking it to generic stuff about the firm. Specific interest is what gets you an offer...
  9. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Happy New Year TCLA Family, I hope this new year brings with it amazing things for each and every one of you. Looking back over the past year, I want to take a moment to recognise the dedication and effort you’ve invested in every aspect of your life, especially in navigating the law firm...
  10. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey there @lawstudent2 , I completely get the nerves - I had them too. This depends on the firm. I have been invited to ACs with two weeks - 4 weeks notice. At the same time, I had also been invited to ACs with less than a week’s/five days notice. The experience made me realise that interview...
  11. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @kokoprep , Hmmm.. this is an interesting question for sure. I would say the number of skills covered matters less than your ability to describe it well. It also, quite shockingly, depends on the speed at which you talk. For example, I naturally talk really quickly with my friends. For a...
  12. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @tosin4774, In my experience, I’ve found that asking myself these two questions helped. (1) Have you answered the question? This may sound a bit obvious and funny, but the truth is, it’s quite easy to stray from the focus of the question itself. If the question is asking for your hobbies...
  13. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @EA95 , I would not worry too much about this. It depends on the firm and/or their recruitment timelines. I know of firms that get back from anywhere between two weeks, to 2 months.
  14. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey there @hfbjsdhfbhf , This is a really good question. I remember frequently worrying about this area whilst prepping for my interviews. The truth is, the key to the approach is attentively listening and paying attention during the interview. The way I interpreted it, asking questions about a...
  15. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @BonanzaBih_ , I believe you can still talk about a reasonably past story, provided its impacts are still prevalent in the industry.
  16. Amma Usman

    Kirkland & Ellis - Summer Vacation Scheme 2025

    Hey @Ria Nar , I am unsure about K&E in particular, but I have linked Andrei's thread to help here - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-complete-guide-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/
  17. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Unknowncabbage , If you’re mentioning a training point, you need to be unequivocally clear why it appeals, largely because any candidate can mention this. The way you create a solid answer on this is by providing examples from your life/professional experiences. For example, if a firm has...
  18. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @zeydi , Yes, you are right in suggesting that candidates don’t need to have all the answers, considering it’s a development programme. However, sufficient knowldge on practice areas, current affairs, the financial world and the consequent impact these global changes have on law firms/their...
  19. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @tomsmitg , I believe the summary isn’t nescessary as it eats up the word count and space on the page. Preferably, a sentence or two stating what you will cover in the memo/written exercise is sufficient. Sometimes, headings could even make this clearer. Hope this helps ;)
  20. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @NJS , I’m so sorry to hear that you’re feeling this way, it’s completely understandable. First, I want to acknowledge how much you’ve already achieved: securing two vac schemes, working at a firm for the past year, and building impressive extracurriculars are no small feats. These...
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