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  1. axelbeugre

    IP Law Firms

    I would also recommend Goodwin Procter. I have a training contract with them and they have an amazing IP practice and many lawyers I met in that practice have your same background! Good luck with your journey
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @Ash2323, Congratulations on your LL.M in Germany and for your experience working in tech, I am sure this is going to be extremely valuable for application to law firms. I guess we do have something in common as I was a non-law student who studied in Italy and came to the UK for a master at...
  3. axelbeugre

    Direct TC with mini pupillage

    Hey @Lulu95049, I think that although this will be evaluated positively, it is still not enough experience to be successful to a direct TC application, in my opinion anyway. I heard many graduate recruitment personnel recommending direct TC to someone who worked as a paralegal for years or...
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @HMB, I applied to the firm last year and some tips I would share is: The firm really values a strong academic performance so make sure you do have that to maximise your chances (both in high school/A-Levels and university) For the cover letter, use the why law, why the firm and why me...
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    With this question I am pretty sure that the firm is not necessarily requiring to talk about the scholarship from the firm itself but any scholarship, award or prize you have won in your academic career! I never received a scholarship from any firm so I always talked about the scholarships I...
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @chris2812morris, So I used to have a template with the piece of news or information about the firm that I found interesting, let's say Latham's Africa practice and a new oil and gas deal made in South Africa for instance. Then I wrote, next to this information, my personal connection to...
  7. axelbeugre

    Work Experience Section Word Count

    Yes, definitely, I would say that this works really well and it is recommended! This is because only through mentioning tangible experiences you are able to successfully and genuinely conveying why you are interested in commercial law, or in a specific law firms. The main difference between...
  8. axelbeugre

    Applying to TC and VS both?

    I think you can apply to the VS and then if you do not get through, ask graduate recruitment if you can apply for a TC but they do not recommend it especially if nothing changed in your circumstances!
  9. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Well done! @allwillbewell
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Very well done! @LKG
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @emilyding, Yes, the first questions are asking you to discuss your motivations behind your decision to start your career as a commercial lawyer, so feel free to discuss these reasons mentioning any personal anecdote but also experiences, whether professional or extracurricular, that inspired...
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!! I shared some tips for a first round here so I hope these help! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151745 Congratulations once again and smash your interview! @Mathsdebater
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    here is is the link to the post I just made with some questions that might come up: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151491 Good luck with the video interview!
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It might be later in the cycle but if they like you, you will be progressing through the next stages so definitely put your best foot forward and apply with the best application you can! if there is another deadline for the summer scheme and you feel like you would have much more chances of...
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @chikajessica, I personally believe that with these kind of questions you can use any angle you want to express your reasons why you want to join the legal sector. Since you are applying to a commercial law firm, I would say that it is worth mentioning your interest in being a commercial...
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Huge achievement! You should be so proud of yourself!
  19. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think that anything that genuinely explains why you are mentioning a specific aspect of the firm works really well. I would not necessarily say that only actual work experience should be mentioned. Everything that gives a good picture of you as a good candidate is worth mentioning. For...
  20. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    yes, link them back as to how these will make you a successful trainee at the firm!

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