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  1. 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...
  2. 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/
  3. 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/
  4. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, it would be advisable to talk about skills or past work experience, but the key is to frame them in a way that highlights what makes you stand out. A "unique selling point" (USP) should focus on what differentiates you from other applicants; this could be a combination of your skills...
  5. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, This is a really valid question. When I was interviewing, I would look at both interviewers regardless of who asked the question. This is because it’s like any conversation… even like the ones you have with friends. Subconsciously, you look at every one of your friends in convos to...
  6. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Another tip for SJTs is to factor out the wrong answers first in your head. It’s sort of like how you do in a multiple choice. It’s like you’re playing a game. By choosing the answers that are obviously wrong first, you place yourself in a position where whatever you pick, is likely to be...
  7. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there, This is a totally valid feeling that I commonly got. How I best navigated all the info, was to take a deep breath first. After doing so, I would look at the question being asked. Then, I will read all the materials carefully, while having the question in mind. Whilst doing so, I would...
  8. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there! This is what their website says - “We will NOT berecruiting into our London office for 2027”. I have not seen vacancies for VS’ or TC’s in the London office, so I presume this statement applies to both types of placements. Link -...
  9. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    One feedback I often got from exercises like this is that I did not discuss the commercial side enough, and I focused mainly on the legal stuff. Clients will want to know more about what affects their business, and while including legal risks is good and demonstrates sound knowledge, it is...
  10. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If the information cannot be found online easily, then to avoid addressing it to the wrong person, “Dear Training Principal” is fine. Another thing is that even if you do find a name, if it did not come from the firm directly (their GR website is the most accurate source), then do not use it...
  11. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is a really good question. I have quoted some posts to help. With regards your more specific questions… Is it best to state firms that are similar to the firm so that your 'interest' in the firm seems more genuine? Or does it not really matter what the other firms you've applied to are...
  12. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The way I see it, if the position of responsibility satisfied any one of the criteria above (i.e an interest pursued outside work/study, or led to a noteworthy achievement), then yes.
  13. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there! I’ve linked our deadlines thread here for both VS’ and TC’s - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/winter-spring-and-summer-vacation-scheme-deadlines-2024-25-with-rolling-non-rolling-checklist.8957/...
  14. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, It is quite disappointing that I have to step in and moderate the earlier disputes. This is a gentle reminder that the forum is a space for support, not conflict. We’re all on this journey together, and it’s important that we uplift and encourage one another. Let’s keep the...
  15. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    There are two ways to view this. On one hand, if it is the only application question on the form, then you will ideally want to spend as much words covering all the relevant aspects, backed up with specific examples. On another hand, meeting the word count exhaustively when you do not have much...
  16. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    WHAT IS AN IPO (INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING)? Imagine you and your friends have a lemonade stand. At first, you and your family pay for everything; lemons, sugar, cups, so you own the whole business. But one day, you want to make your stand bigger, buy better ingredients, and maybe even open more...
  17. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there! I do know that the firm recruits mainly from its vacation schemes. I also know of Paralegals who have done vacation schemes, at other firms, whilst still having a job to come back to, so I would personally not view it as you walking away from your responsibilities. Further, I presume...
  18. Amma Usman

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    A SHORT POST ON LEVERAGED FINANCE…
  19. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    WHAT IS LEVERAGED FINANCE? Leveraged finance is when a company or investor borrows a lot of money to buy something big, like another company. They use that borrowed money to make the deal happen, but they promise to pay it back later using the money the new company will earn. The reason they...
  20. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Very well done Chris Breezy!

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