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📅 2025–26 Applications: Vacation Schemes, Open Days & Training Contracts
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Conversion is likely going to mostly come down to your performance in the VS itself, and how much of a cultural fit the firm thinks you would be. The moot/debate competition is unlikely to be a significant factor in their decision-making at this point. That said, to the extent there is any, I...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @hfbjsdhfbhf and congrats on the AC! I do not have a lot of information on the Shoosmiths AC specifically, but my best guess is that the paired exercise will involve working together with another AC participant on an exercise. You will probably be expected to show teamwork and organizational...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @BobThebIlly I can imagine how frustrating your situation is, but I want to at least assure you that, provided you have emailed to explain why you cannot take the VI, it is quite unlikely this will have any negative impact on your future chances. Graduate recruiters are not absurd - they will...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I completely agree with @Jessica Booker here. While I think it is generally preferable to use the same terminology the firm uses when writing your application, particularly when discussing more nuanced concepts like firm values and initiatives, it is very unlikely this would be an issue in this...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I do not think asking for feedback from previous stages is something that is commonly done by candidates who successfully progress past them, but I also do not believe asking for it can have any negative impact on your progression chances. If you feel there are aspects of your performance you...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hi @B101 I have quoted below a post with some further resources for you to take a look at. Besides that, I advise you to generally work on your commercial analysis skills in the coming week by engaging with commercial awareness material in a more critical and active manner. Thus, when you next...- Andrei Radu
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Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hi @ellaroper7, I just did, you should have access now.- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Some of Goodwin's pros would include: The firm is really strong in investment funds, life sciences, and mid-market PE. Arguably the leading firm for venture capital (VC). It consistently tops the global charts for the volume of deals they work on, although their average deal value is lower...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @Tangcy the questions I asked were always around the firm's selling points, so that I could hopefully integrate and quote an answer into a 'Why the firm' answer connected to that selling point. Thus, before the open day, I would advise you to research the firm a bit and identify what features...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Huge congratulations @cwyk , definitely take the moment to celebrate this 🥳 🥳 🥳 !!- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I think the rise of private credit is a great story to discuss. Every major commercial topic you can discuss, from inflation and monetary policies to trade wars, will be quite broad in the sense of affecting almost everything in the global economy - if anything, I would say the rise of private...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I have never completed a fact-finding exercise in an AC before, but I have some tips based on my experience with it in a client interviewing competition: Determine the scope of your inquiry: essentially, you want to find out early on what information you are looking to get and why, as this can...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I think your White & Case cover letter should cover the same big 3 sections as any other (Why commercial law, Why firm, Why you), but writing it is complicated by two factors: (i) the other application form questions; and (ii) the high word count limit. Taken together, this makes it difficult to...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I don't have any personal experience with the firm, but I have found a useful post on TCLA. it is written by a candidate who did the AC before and contains a description of their experience and the main tasks. You can take a look at it here.- Andrei Radu
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Graduate LLB as a non graduate feasibility and advice?
Hi @TitoTL I researched the universities you mentioned a bit and based on national rankings for their law courses, University of South Wales would seem to come on top - marginally in The Complete University Guide, but by quite a margin in The Guardian ranking, where it sits around the 20th spot...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
1 1. I think you have two options here. Firstly, on a quick look, I have seen Eon's major operations are in the energy infrastructure and distribution space. You could thus research what types of disputes work this normally entails, as this is the area the company's litigation team will likely...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
As other forum members mentioned, I do not think you will be at a particular disadvantage. That said, I do think the bar is generally higher in a DTC final interview when compared to a VS interview, as the firm will need to make a decision on whether to make a very substantial investment without...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @JustwantaTC I do not think this would have any negative impact to the recruiter's perception about your motivations for commercial law. Recruiters are well aware how competitive the job market is and are also aware that many people need to be employed to fund living expenses, so it is very...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I do not have much to add to the great advice from @trainee4u here. The one thing I would also say about interviews is that while you can mention the influence of factors beyond your control (eg how extensive your past work experience was), it is important to take ownership of the fact that you...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Having done the normal Milbank VS last year, I can tell you @Jessica Booker is definitely right in that the firm will likely end up making more offers than they have TC places available. Some candidates will be doing other VSs so sometimes end up choosing other firms, while others completely...- Andrei Radu
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