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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I did not go to an English school too but if you feel like you have grades that exceed this, I would not worry too much and select yes. However, it depends on your grades. I would not bother sending an email about this, but just select yes if you have high grades in whatever country you went to...
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    It is a really good firm indeed and the cases and transactions you will work on are so interested and all have to do with tech and/or life sciences in a way!
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @Seven, Thanks for reaching out. So, Goodwin assesses us throughout the scheme and the evaluation is based on: Your interaction with everyone at the firm, any piece of work you have been given by associates, partners from the department you are sitting in (but also others if you wish), a...
  4. axelbeugre

    Visas for Internationals (Non-UK graduates)

    Jessica answered the question. I am pretty sure that they are referring to the training contract when it comes to sponsoring students.
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    They do not, they only have an application stage, and then you get invited for an interview, and if you are successful, you obtain the vacation scheme offer (this is for the vacation scheme), this was the process I went through last year at least. For direct training contract, you get invited...
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I do not think there is much you have to explain then. This space is usually useful for people like me, who are/were international students or undertook an undergraduate course in a university outside the UK. So, if I were you, I would not worry too much!
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    As a future trainee at the firm I can say that this year they basically offered majority of offers to the Spring scheme cohort. So I would definitely recommend to apply to that one specifically. This might change from year to year though, since last cycle was the first time they had a Spring...
  8. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations for submitting it! There is definitely no harm! I submitted last year on the 20th of December and received an interview invite the same day I applied! So it is totally possible for anyone to still receive invites. Good luck with the application!
  9. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally do not think you need to discuss this in that section of the application, or in any for that matters. I believe that you should demonstrate this improvement whilst you are in the assessment centre. The application should be able to showcase the things that make you stand out, and...
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I do not think it is too late to apply! Last year, majority of the people I knew who had offers applied in late December/January. Gibson Dunn is one of those firms that will wait for the candidates they actually like, so I will try my best to apply by end of December.
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There are people getting vacation scheme offers already!! If you look through the forum, I am sure you will see some answers on this!
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!!
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes, I shared some tips on AC here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151966 which I think could be really useful! Good luck with it and I am sure you will smash it!!
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!! Huge achievement!
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I think that the second interpretation you have given seems to be what they are looking for in my opinion!
  17. axelbeugre

    Finding new legislations

    Thanks for sharing this, this is going to be really helpful to many!
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @lawwarrior, Congratulations on securing the compliance role, this is an amazing opportunity! I understand your concern but what I would do in your situation is accepting the offer (especially if you need the money) and still apply to vacation schemes and training contract from other...
  19. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mine was 670 words more or less and I got through the video interview stage! I do not think it should be longer than 700 words in my opinion since the application for the firm is full of questions anyway, where you can put all your experiences and academic qualifications. I hope this helps!
  20. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I had no previous experience in law either when I was applying last year so my strategy was to be completely honest and explain from where I developed my interest in commercial law. What I used to was start with a brief sentence highlighting that my goal would be to help businesses with my...

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