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📅 2025–26 Applications: Vacation Schemes, Open Days & Training Contracts
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HSF Kramer - Winter Vacation Scheme 2025
HSF Kramer - Winter Vacation Scheme 2025- Amma Usman
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Dechert - Winter Vacation Scheme 2025
Dechert - Winter Vacation Scheme 2025- Amma Usman
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Ashurst - Winter Vacation Scheme Deadline 2025 (NOON)
Ashurst - Winter Vacation Scheme Deadline 2025- Amma Usman
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A&O Shearman - Winter Vacation Scheme 2025
A&O Shearman - Winter Vacation Scheme 2025- Amma Usman
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Sidley Austin - Winter Vacation Scheme 2025
Sidley Austin - Winter Vacation Scheme 2025- Amma Usman
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Training Contract Deadlines Thread 2025-26
Hello everyone, Training Contract application season is upon us! To make things easier for individuals preparing to apply, I have put together a list to track all the applications and their due dates. I will keep this list updated, so do ensure to keep an eye out for any latest deadlines...- Amma Usman
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How to Make the Most of The Rest of This Application Cycle
Hi everyone! I hope the weekend has been great! I created this thread to share some last-minute application tips. I hope it proves useful, and please let me know if you have any questions. I, and the rest of the team, will be more than happy to help! 1. Commercial awareness should be a...- Amma Usman
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WHAT ARE THEY? First-Year Schemes, Vacation Schemes, Training Contracts
Starting Remarks One of the greatest assets an individual can possess is access to information. A commonly understated but critical step in career progression is doing extensive research before diving into applications. Another key element is actively seeking out conversations with...- Amma Usman
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Private Equity Case Study - OPEN ENGAGEMENT ENCOURAGED ;)
Hey TCLA Community! We’re back again with the mock case studies ;) This time around, I decided to take a different approach. I’ve included the case study below, and will leave the floor open for a couple of days so you can all provide your thoughts and ideas on the commercial and legal issues...- Amma Usman
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Guide to Identifying a Law Firm’s Competitors
In this guide, I’ll be talking about how to identify a law firm’s competitors. This is a skill that’s not only useful for applications but also helps you get a much better understanding of the legal industry as a whole. Honestly, this was something I initially struggled with. I found it hard to...- Amma Usman
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Mid-Week Motivation
Hi all! I hope you’re all having a wonderful week! This is just a reminder to be kind to yourself and keep going! As we keep diving deeper into the application cycle, it’s important to remember to not let any setbacks get to you. You are on this journey for a reason and you are one application...- Amma Usman
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50 Capital Markets Terms To Know
Hey TCLA Community! In this thread, I’ve complied a list of 50 Capital Markets terms and their respective definitions. This will be particularly useful for those of you drawn to transactional law and are keen to know more about how these bustling financial markets work! The first step? You...- Amma Usman
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10 Commercial Awareness Sources
Hey all! I hope you’re all having a fantastic mid-week! I’ve included below 10 sources to help solidify that commercial awareness! Let’s keep going and building up on that skill everyday…!!! Pro-tip: Take building commercial awareness as a lego exercise - building little blocks everyday before...- Amma Usman
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Guide: Law Firm Practice Areas
Hey everyone! I hope your weekends are going great so far. In this thread, I have included a list of law firm practice areas with descriptions under each. The list is non-exhaustive, but it covers the main practice areas law firms typically deal with. I decided to create the thread because I...- Amma Usman
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100 Key Financial and Legal Terms
Hey all! In this thread, I’ve included a list of 100 terms I believe are essential to building that commercial awareness. I’ve made a 50/50 split, covering financial and legal terms. Feel free to add any more terms and definitions you feel are essential ! ;) 50 Financial Terms 1. Asset...- Amma Usman
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(NEW) Corporate Case Study Analysis
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all having a wonderful Sunday. As we get closer to more interviews and assessment centres (AC’s) I thought it would be helpful to include a new fictitious Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) case study analysis. Hope you enjoy the read, and feel free to pop any questions...- Amma Usman
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Sunday Motivation
For everyone applying for vacation schemes and direct training contracts, remember that this journey requires persistence, resilience, and focus. Each application is an opportunity to grow, learn more about yourself, and refine your unique approach to entering the legal profession. It’s...- Amma Usman
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End Of Week Motivation
✨ End of Week Motivation: Keep Pushing! ✨ To everyone out there in the thick of vacation scheme and training contract applications: you've made it through another week, and that in itself is worth celebrating. 🎉 This process is demanding, but remember, each form, interview, and even rejection...- Amma Usman
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Herbert Smith Freehills First Year Scheme
A first-year opportunity at Herbert Smith Freehills- Amma Usman
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Slaughter and May First Year Scheme
A first-year opportunity at Slaughter and May- Amma Usman
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