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  1. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I recommend reaching out to recruiters that work at recruitment agencies too, in addition to applying for vacancies at the law firm’s website directly. Some I know of are Lunaria Partners, Forte Legal, The SJP, etc.
  2. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Have they told you what it’s comprised of?
  3. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Love love love to see it! Congratulations Elle Woods ;)
  4. Amma Usman

    Reed Smith Direct Training Contract

    Hey. This should help - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-complete-guide-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/
  5. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, There’s one role currently open, but it’s full-time. There will likely be more roles opening up soon, so keep an eye out on this page/ LinkedIn announcements - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/careers/
  6. Amma Usman

    Hello evryone I am a NON NLU student from INDIA in desperate need of mentorship

    Thanks for sharing this! I’m sure many internationals will find it helpful!
  7. Amma Usman

    Hello evryone I am a NON NLU student from INDIA in desperate need of mentorship

    Hi there! It’s great to hear that you’re interested in applying. Here‘s another source that may be helpful - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/what-are-they-first-year-schemes-vacation-schemes-training-contracts.9565/
  8. Amma Usman

    second year grade results (another one...)

    Of course! A lot of it is mindset in my opinion. Tone out that noise and opinions that do not matter and may deter you from your journey. Once you do that, you find that you become unstoppable.
  9. Amma Usman

    Entering final year with nothing lined up

    Books - yes, I really liked the money machine by Phillip Cogan. And the private equity playbook. I think it was by Adam Coffey. I also agree with the taking a break from applying part, come exam season!
  10. Amma Usman

    second year grade results (another one...)

    Your average in second year is still a 2:1 and that is what most firms will look for - the cumulative average. I would not worry too much as they’re close to a 2:1 anyway. Another thing is that some firms will certainly place a greater emphasis than others, so they may ask this at interview...
  11. Amma Usman

    Entering final year with nothing lined up

    This is a really sweet thing for you to say. Thank you very much for your words- I really appreciate it and wishing you the absolute best ;)
  12. Amma Usman

    Entering final year with nothing lined up

    So just jumping on this with my own views - “Am happy to discuss this somewhere else, but may I ask how you shortlisted the types of firms to apply to, and how you approached it in general, as a non-law student? How did you know that you really wanted to apply to a career in commercial law, say...
  13. Amma Usman

    Entering final year with nothing lined up

    Wishing you the absolute best on this journey! I just know you can do anything you set your mind to!
  14. Amma Usman

    Entering final year with nothing lined up

    And that’s the most important part - taking on that feedback and growing from it! It takes a lot of self awareness and you should be very proud of yourself for doing that.
  15. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Honestly, I don’t think it’s detrimental at all. Just because an experience isn’t recent or directly related to law doesn’t mean it isn’t valuable. If it taught you something meaningful, challenged you, or helped you grow in a way that’s relevant to the competency, then it’s still a valid part...
  16. Amma Usman

    Worried about first year grades (I know another one)

    Aww love to see it! And please do post - we love love to see it! Keep going, and let us know if you need any preliminary advice on that ;)
  17. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This will be very unlikely. Law firms have set partnerships in place and would most likely not place one future trainee in a different law school to everybody else.
  18. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I agree with @Gr33n. Any experience is valuable experience, especially a role such as yours! As usual, it just depends on how you leverage it! And honestly, working as a conveyancing assistant gives you more relevant experience for commercial law than you may realise. You’re dealing with real...
  19. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Have they told you what the AC is comprised of? Perhaps we’ll be able to advise better from there. Otherwise, let us know and we’ll be happy to give you general AC tips on frequent components typically seen across firms ;)
  20. Amma Usman

    Worried about first year grades (I know another one)

    Love this, @Chris Brown ! I agree @LaDiva - most firms will look at grades holistically, and count things like extracurriculars. The mitigating circumstances section also gives you an opportunity to shed some more light on that grade.

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