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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Congrats on the AC! Nothing to add to the team’s wonderful responses on this, but here are two more sources in the form of case studies which should also aid in your prep: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/mock-m-a-case-study-analysis.9136/...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
In situations like this, I would personally say it’s not always necessary to hit the word count. Sometimes thinking too heavily about this even made me waffle, but you will want conciseness in a cover letter. If you are able to back up your points and experiences well, and in less than the 1k...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hey, Huge congratulations on this! I’ve provided some tips below: 1. Motivational Interviews Motivational questions test whether you have a genuine and well-thought-out reason for pursuing a legal career and joining the firm you're applying to. Some common questions are: Why Law? This...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hey. It’s non-rolling - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/training-contract-deadlines-2024-25-training-starting-in-2027.9085/- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hey, Yep, this is a very common question. There will always be the question of why here rather than your home country. There’s a strong need for specificity, as you mentioned and rightly figured out. Law is law, so on the surface, practising law is similar regardless of the jurisdiction...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey, Try to keep it all-rounded in three aspects; (1) academic, (2) professional, (3) hobbies/lighter things. There is usually not much space to say a lot, so you will need to be concise with all three, hitting the nail on the head with the most important points worth mentioning. I have been...- Amma Usman
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SQE Tell-all: All questions welcome
@average_jo123 , this is extremely thoughtful of you! Such detail and precision! Many, including myself, will surely find all this useful! Wishing you the absolute best.- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Ayyy love this for you! Let us know if you have any specific questions for any of them !!!- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Congratulations! I have quoted a past post from @Ram Sabaratnam to help with this.- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I am really sorry about the PFOs. They are a natural part of the journey, and please do not let it keep you down. The paralegal market is really competitive, but nothing you can’t handle. Keep applying, keep refining your approach. Ask yourself… are there any gaps in my application strategy...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
This is a really good question. I had wondered about it a lot whilst applying. I later realised the number doesn’t really matter (at least in an interview-specific scenario). You can ask one really good question at the end, that ends the interview with a bang. For me, I found this was not the...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
And this is what this forum is all about! Thank you @Tintin06 for consistently sharing your progress and keeping yourself accountable - that is, arguably, the most important part of it all - accountability. I am personally very inspired by this, and I’m sure so are many of our members. You are...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
@Tsitsipas10S @Sandra20 , good question. Nothing to add to @Jessica Booker ’s great response on this. @Ram has made a post on this for specific firms, which I have linked here -...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hi there, I have just spoken to someone that has gone through the process, and they mentioned roughly two weeks. However, I would not worry if you haven’t heard back within this time frame, as recruitment processes vary year on year, and it could just be that they are still sifting through ACs.- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
In situations like this where it’s unclear, or where one may not be able to reasonably reach GR before the deadline, I recommend just submitting a day before to be safe.- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I’m really sorry about this. Please remember that this rejection does not define your journey at all. It hurts in the moment, and please allow yourself to feel those feelings… Then rise up stronger. Even being in the process is a testament to what’s coming. You absolutely got this..! ;)- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I have just checked their website and seen they operate a rolling recruitment. The deadline is May 31st, but since @futuretraineesolicitor mentioned success with submitting quite close to the deadline, it’s worth a shot. It’s always better to submit a quality application, than a rushed one. I’d...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Congratulations! Love to see it….. ;) smashing it @TCseeker101 @Flu1dity- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I agree with @Chris Brown. It varies depending on the firm and the values they prioritise more. Of course, all values will be important, but some may be looked at more closely than others. I have done SJTs that have looked very similar off the bat of it, and passed some, but missed some. For...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I am quite unsure about this, but I believe so. I think most student discount providers will include the universities that provide SQE services, and you can register accordingly using your student email address.- Amma Usman
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