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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They do tend to not reply to some people, I heard that last year too so I would email them to inquire about the status of your application!
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied in late December last year and I got the offer and I knew some people who applied in January and got offers too. However, I would say that this year seems a little different as last year they had waited to offer people second interview invites until January. This year, I know people...
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Very well done!!
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! This is amazing!
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @allwillbewell, I would highlight their strengths in terms of practice areas and the nature of the deals and cases they work on, their clients, the number of international offices. These are some of the things I would discuss and emphasise. You could also talk about rankings, emphasising...
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! They are very selective so you should be so proud of you!
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If there is no word limit then I would not worry. I would still say that with a one page document you will never go wrong though, so bear this in mind!
  8. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I think you can but they might ask for proof so bear this in mind. If it only affected one exam, then I would not mention it if you do not have proof.
  9. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congratulations!!!! Huge achievement! This is fantastic! I shared some general tips here which might be helpful https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151966
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It is hard to tell but I would not jump into conclusions, there are so many other factors that go into a rejection or acceptance that are out of your control so do not focus too much on that. I would say that if a firm highlights the length of an answer or a cover letter, it should be important...
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!! Huge achievement!!
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is not a big deal so I would not worry too much! I know it must feel like the end of the world but everyone understands small typos here and there and as you pointed out, it was not your application anyway so nothing will happen! Do not worry!
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know it is difficult to cut words but 1,6 pages I feel like it is a bit too much especially due to the fact that so many people apply to the firm. You do not want to give them a reason to disregard you immediately based on the fact that your cover letter is too long. So, what I would say is...
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It is really hard to prepare for those honestly, and it really depends on what you are going to do in the exercise. I had one during my vacation scheme and I did not prepare as much. What I did was asking for advice from trainees at the firm and everyone told me to be myself and to understand...
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @amrita6399, This is something that I have been asked when I was interviewing last year quite a lot. What I found worked really well was trying to be super honest in terms of expressing my examples from my previous experiences. One of the examples I should to talk about for instance was...
  16. axelbeugre

    My unusual journey to a TC

    So glad to hear your perseverance and your willingness to keep following your dream, it has been really inspiring to read! Congratulations for this as I think these qualities are going to be extremely helpful in your future. Major congratulations for obtaining a video interview and a written...
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!! Huge achievement!
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes, absolutely!
  19. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Write a detail breakdown on the CV. Sullivan & Cromwell asked the same and the way I did it was: Modules: Poverty (71%), Humanitarian Intervention and Digital Innovation (75%), Information Systems (66%) This is an example! I hope this helps!
  20. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The question is actually not directed to international students per se but to everyone. Here, you could also include awards, prizes, scholarships or impressive extra-curricular activities. If you do not have anything to discuss further then just leave it blank.

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