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  1. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It doesn’t have to be something too legendary to be honest. You could simply ask about something within the remit of their own work, that interests you/ you’re keen to learn more about and WHY - backed up from specific examples from your own experiences, eg something you’ve read or worked in...
  2. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is unspecified from their website. Where this is the case you can either email GR to confirm, or submit as soon as you can to avoid any issues.
  3. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I presume “we” or “The Firm” is fine.
  4. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yep, definitely email GR with screenshots and adequately explain the situation, as well as request for whether the assessment has actually gone through - as this may sometimes be the case regardless of the pop up on the screen. This has happened to me many times!
  5. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I wouldn’t worry too much about the numbers, to be honest. Firms have different metrics for how they assess things like this - sometimes they’re equally weighted, sometimes some categories are more weighted than others. Another thing is that there never really is a wrong answer in an SJT, some...
  6. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m sorry to hear you’re facing a technical issue. I do recommend reaching out to the firm, with screenshots, if it‘s so significant and/or has impacted the speed at which you get it done, where this is taken into account as part of the assessment.
  7. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there. I see you’re both interested in VIs. I’ve linked Andrei’s wonderful guide here - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-complete-guide-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/#post-200737
  8. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there, I completely sympathise with this, and can certainly say I have been in an exact situation - actually around this time last year. As my alarm clock was ringing, so was a rejection email. I woke up from sleep and that was the first thing I saw. I cried all through the morning. I was...
  9. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would not personally assume so. There is still some time before schemes in March/April. Firms also return back to candidates months later for various reasons - some operational, some merely due to application bulk. Still hold hope, but keep refining your strategy in the moment and keep...
  10. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am unsure about the specifics on this, but I have tagged my colleague @Jessica Booker here, as I’m sure she will have more thoughts.
  11. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, I’m really sorry you’re feeling this way. Rejections are tough, and it’s completely understandable to be upset, especially when you’ve put in so much effort. But please don’t be discouraged. Everyone experiences setbacks in this process, no matter how strong their background is. It hurts...
  12. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Very well done! I have quoted something to help! @elsx
  13. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    With regards your second question, I have quoted some posts to help.
  14. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey there! I’ve made a short post on these to help: WHAT IS DEBT FINANCING AND A LEVERAGED BUYOUT? Imagine you want to buy a really expensive bike, but you don’t have enough money. You could save up for years, or you could borrow money from the bank to buy it now. Debt financing is when you...
  15. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    WHAT IS LIQUIDITY? Liquidity refers to the ease with which an asset can be converted into cash without significantly affecting its value. In financial markets, cash is considered the most liquid asset because it can be used immediately for transactions. Other assets, such as stocks and bonds...
  16. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You don’t need to have attended an event. The key is how you link your experiences from that event, to the new firm you’re applying to. For example, if you got an insight into a practice area that the firm you’re applying to is good at, use that experience to show demonstrated interest!
  17. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    3 THINGS YOGA HAS TAUGHT ME (that apply to the law firm application process!) The truth is, yoga and the law firm application process might seem worlds apart, but they share fundamental lessons that can make a real difference in approaching applications with clarity and confidence. When I was...
  18. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey there! I completely get the nerves - I had them too and surely everyone has because we’re all human at the end of the day, and it’s totally normal to get nerves when you have an important day coming up. I will not go into too many technicals on this post because the forum has loads of...
  19. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey there! I’ve linked @Andrei Radu ’s great guide here - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-complete-guide-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/
  20. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This varies among firms and each cycle. @Ram Sabaratnam has created a really helpful guide here - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/where-firms-recruit-from-vacation-scheme-vs-direct-tc-applications-2024-2025.9147/

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