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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would say it is important to talk about the reasons why the firm attracts you in the first place, whether it is their practice areas, quality of their deals, international opportunities, its lawyers or diversity initiatives. I would make sure to also highlight how attending the open day will...
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am pretty sure that it is not rolling, in their website they state: Do you interview on a rolling basis? No. We wait until the deadline has passed and all assessments have been completed before making decisions. I hope this helps @F12M34L!
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I can imagine your stress but a massive congratulations for having submitted your application and congrats again on being so resilient applying to firms whilst having a full-time job, this is impressive and I am sure it will pay off! @F12M34L Keep up the good work!
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much for replying! You will help a lot of students with this info! @Tintin06
  5. axelbeugre

    Proofreading/written exercises

    Thank you for this thread as I think it will help a lot of people in your same situation. I think that whenever you are confronted with exercises of this nature, I would focus on three key steps: 1. Do a first quick grammar check to make sure there are not any spelling mistakes, wrong grammar...
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @Imurph I would say you are very much in a good position applying next week to W&C Winter, do not worry too much about this! Good luck with the application and smash it!
  7. axelbeugre

    Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

    I think this is such a valuable insight, thank you so much for sharing it @google_was_my_idea
  8. axelbeugre

    My Daily Commitment

    so interesting! thank you again @al97
  9. axelbeugre

    GETTING A TC AS A NON-LAW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT? DIFFICULT BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE!

    @M0M007 I totally empathise with your situation and I understand that it might be quite tough for an international student to find paralegal jobs. What I would do is make the most out of LinkedIn, Indeed and your university careers service and look for business development positions in start-ups...
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    A Massive congratulations, this is amazing and you deserve it all! Be extremely proud of yourself! @Noodles
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you for this question @stone’sthrow. As I was new to the whole style of interviewing from law firms I tried to prepare extensively. I firstly tried to reach out to people on LinkedIn who were future trainee at the firm I had the interview at to have a direct experience of how the interview...
  12. axelbeugre

    GETTING A TC AS A NON-LAW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT? DIFFICULT BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE!

    I found it very confusing too as an international student. I have talked to many grad recruitment coordinators that told me to state my grade, explain the grading system in the additional information section, and whenever possible, state the equivalent to A-Levels (this was mainly for middle...
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @google_was_my_idea I have a couple of friends who are doing it and it is exhausting indeed and I am sorry you are in this position but I would focus on how courageous and resourceful you are by doing both, and how you excel at time management, all things you can actually put in your...
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Good luck with it!
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @LawEnthus I am not entirely sure but I am assuming they mean interactions you had with the firm, people you talked to that might inspired you to apply or also reading some particular piece of news about them on forums, online journals, podcasts, interviews of important partners at the firm...
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks @Ali A for always replying to people's queries, your insights are precious!
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    thank you @jnice for sharing your experience and being so helpful!
  18. axelbeugre

    My Daily Commitment

    Such an interesting trend we are witnessing from PW, thank you so much @al97 for shedding light on this huge expansion and its impact!
  19. axelbeugre

    CC or Slaughters: Which TC should I accept?

    Thank you so much for sharing such an insightful response @google_was_my_idea
  20. axelbeugre

    Overseas student from Portugal

    Hey @AndreaMartins, as an international student from Italy who applied last year and received a TC from an international US Law firm, I totally understand your interest in the world of commercial law in London especially! I would say that the three main tips I can give you are: 1. Select a...

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