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Read All About It: Commercial Updates
This topic is so interesting especially because I just studied administration on the PGDL so I actually understood this article which made me feel very good about myself as a future trainee!! I wonder what happened to the pension fund? I can definitely see the issues in employment so we will...- axelbeugre
- Post #10
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Read All About It: Commercial Updates
This is such an interesting story and I was not aware of the impact of this issue on the corporate sector! Thank you so much @JasmineM9 for this article. It is extremely well-written and well-researched too. Keep them coming cause they are very interesting!- axelbeugre
- Post #9
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I totally understand the confusion, I was very naif when I started applying last year too, you learn through the process so do not worry too much! In terms of linking the deals back to you, I think that after you have expressed your interest in a specific deal, you also need to specify why you...- axelbeugre
- Post #4,142
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I have looked at the website of the firm just now and they seem to have a lot of articles about legal tech and AI. They also seem to provide some legal tech AI services such as machine learning software to analyse contracts and other legal documents quickly and efficiently. I would talk about...- axelbeugre
- Post #4,140
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
It depends as to whether it makes sense for your and your interests. I think that it is not a necessity to be honest. I did it for most applications but not all of them and I manage to get through some firms without mentioning any deals. As long as you are mentioning a deal and link it back to...- axelbeugre
- Post #4,133
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Vacation Schemes for international students
Hey @Lara Lemos, It is so great to see you interested in commercial law and especially in the UK! There are some things that I will need you to clarify: Is your degree in Brazil or is it a double degree between a university in Brazil and a London university? Do you want to eventually work...- axelbeugre
- Post #2
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hey @lawyerinzootopia, I personally would not do it and stick to experiences, whether academic or professional, that you have actually done. Once you have started the experience, then I would include it and talk about it in-depth. The reasoning behind it is that if they ask you about this...- axelbeugre
- Post #4,091
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hey @flower, I think that talking about your creative writing pursuits and your sport hobbies is perfectly fine! I think that the question really aims at understanding what you do outside of academia or professionally and mentioning what you have suggested definitely fits into that. I would...- axelbeugre
- Post #4,090
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I think that to a certain degree you should change the answer to show that you are a better candidate than the year before. Try to talk about different things that you have done ever since the last application you have done and show them that you are a better candidate. Whether this looks like...- axelbeugre
- Post #4,089
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I would say so. In some applications I have done last year, I did talk about the difficulty of moving to the UK as an international student and how I overcame those, highlighting how the situation improved and how it was benefitting me in the end. I think that as long as you keep the focus on...- axelbeugre
- Post #4,088
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I know some people got Gibson Dunn first and second stages invites already!- axelbeugre
- Post #4,007
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Congratulations!! @Asil Ahmad !! This is huge! I have shared some tips which I think could be really useful to you here https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-direct-training-contract-applications-discussion-thread-2023-4.8038/post-150732 Good luck, I am sure you will smash it!- axelbeugre
- Post #3,987
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Congratulations!!!- axelbeugre
- Post #3,986
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
They usually take 2/3 weeks to reply after you submitted your documents (at least this is what they did last year). Usually if they like your application they will put you on hold until January, and then if you pass the selection, they will offer you an interview.- axelbeugre
- Post #3,985
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Wow! Congratulations!- axelbeugre
- Post #3,983
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Congratulations! Very well done!- axelbeugre
- Post #3,981
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Congratulations!! @em101213. I have shared some tips for assessment centres in this post which I think could be helpful for you https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-direct-training-contract-applications-discussion-thread-2023-4.8038/post-150732 Good luck with the interview...- axelbeugre
- Post #3,980
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
It does feel pretty normal to me too. Lawyers are very busy and usually supervisors or senior associates do not have much time. If he approached you to give you some work, I am sure he will at some point when his schedule is not as busy so I would not worry too much right now. I would suggest to...- axelbeugre
- Post #679
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hey @Hala_alaqqad, I have shared some tips on this on this post which I think could be useful to give you a starting point: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151489 Good luck with the application!- axelbeugre
- Post #3,868
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Redeeming
Hey @Ksfung11, I do agree with @babylawyer1942 when they say that one of the best ways to improve is focusing on your second year grades. I think that what law firm wants to see, even if you do not start well with your grades in your first years, is a positive trajectory of improvement and...- axelbeugre
- Post #3
- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!