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  1. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Build your commercial awareness. Use digestible platforms like TCLA Academy, Finimize, and Investopedia. Try short articles in the morning, podcasts, or newsletters — test what sticks and build a habit around it. Reflect on last cycle. Did your applications not make it to interview stage? Or...
  2. Amma Usman

    Seeking Advice in PGDL pathway and qualifying as a Solicitor

    RE: posting in the forums… So first go to the TCLA website - this is the main forum where people talk about law firm applications, interviews, and so on. Once you're on there, make sure you're signed in. After that, you’ll see that the forum is split into different sections. If you want to...
  3. Amma Usman

    Seeking Advice in PGDL pathway and qualifying as a Solicitor

    Hey, It’s great to hear you’re interested in breaking into the profession! As you’re interested in M&A, I suggest tailoring your applications more towards firms that have core offerings in transactional practices. Know why it interests you, why you want to partake in it at that firm...
  4. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I have tagged @ReedSmithBecca to help with this.
  5. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-complete-guide-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/ That should help! :)
  6. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    This will help - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-complete-guide-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/ Congrats on the invite!
  7. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Also, I really love the username haha! Land law memories lol!
  8. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Congrats on both the TC offer and interview invite offer!
  9. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I’ve just seen that they recruit on a non-rolling basis, meaning they probably are taking time due to having to review the bulk of applications that came in. Due to this, I would not be worried if you haven’t heard back yet. https://www.macfarlanes.com/join-us/early-legal-careers/apply/
  10. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I have tagged @ReedSmithBecca here to help.
  11. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If you know for certain that you wouldn’t accept a training contract (TC) with the vacation scheme (VS) firm over the TC offer you already have, then it would be best to sign your existing TC offer. On the other hand, if you are genuinely open to exploring the opportunity with the VS firm and...
  12. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is not a bad idea at all. I’d just be mindful that requirements/application questions may change. Regardless, the below will be asked at several stages and across several firms, so prepping for them will save you time come September! Work experience section. Why commercial law. Why law...
  13. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If a firm advertises both routes, I suggest applying for which one appeals to you more. Generally, I recommend candidates applying to VS’ more than TCs, (depending on the extent of your legal work experience), as it means you’d have more globally recognised firms on your CV, whilst still getting...
  14. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Love to see it! Congrats
  15. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If you haven’t heard back yet, then emailing them with grades will not do much right now unfortunately. The GR team themselves will be the one’s to ask for any updated marks. Unless the firm has a policy of updating them on these, I recommend just waiting for them to get back to you with further...
  16. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi! The above should help!
  17. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No no no not at all! Law firms value any experience anyway, regardless of the sector. So, a paralegal role, regardless of specialisation, places you as a competitive candidate. Picture these two candidates. Candidate 1 is a paralegal in PE at a top US firm. Of course, having direct experience...
  18. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Firm’s address - yes. For cover letters, I don’t usually bother to put my address unless asked as it just eats up the page space, especially if the firm specifies anything bigger than single line spacing.
  19. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yes, it is expected your answer won’t change that much. Though bear in mind what you’d say in 20-30 minutes would definitely have to be longer and contain more novel points to what 200-300 words would confine you to in an application. Also ensure to not talk about your application answers...
  20. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    This is great to hear! Wishing you all the best with that! ;)

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