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The Weekly Brief: Commercial Awareness Updates
A SHORT POST ON LEVERAGED FINANCE…- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
WHAT IS LEVERAGED FINANCE? Leveraged finance is when a company or investor borrows a lot of money to buy something big, like another company. They use that borrowed money to make the deal happen, but they promise to pay it back later using the money the new company will earn. The reason they...- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Very well done Chris Breezy!- Amma Usman
- Post #13,330
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey! This is totally fine, though I would be mindful. This is because, in applications of like 200-300 words, you are limited in how much you can say to express your desire for a firm. Thus, you are naturally resricted in expressing your full passions for a firm - and should certainly very much...- Amma Usman
- Post #13,329
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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White & Case Paralegal Role
Hiya, I know a couple of paralegal recruitment agencies. I’ve listed them out below; The SJP Lunaria Partners Ryder Reid Legal Forte Legal Michael Page Hope this helps, @Applebanana425 @amy2602- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Has anyone heard back from TLT's Beyond Programme?
Hi there! I completely understand the feelings of not hearing back yet, particularly when a firm mentions an expected call-back date. I would not worry too much about this. The date could be affected by multiple reasons, such as application bulk. There are also a few weeks off till the Feb date...- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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White & Case Paralegal Role
Hi there, I presume there should be a section which includes a space for a cover letter/application questions. Cover letters are more typical for paralegal applications though. Where this is not directly specified for a role, I still include one regardless. Often times the additional...- Amma Usman
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
The Importance of Resilience During The Application Cycle The law firm application process can feel challenging. It can feel like an uphill battle, full of moments where you question everything. Those feelings are absolutely normal. You’re going to hear “no” in this process, maybe more than...- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
The premises really made my day @Ram Sabaratnam hahaha!- Amma Usman
- Post #12,735
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I believe this depends on the length of the interview. For questions like “Why law?” or “Why this firm?”, you should aim to spend two to three minutes answering each in a thirty-minute interview. That’s enough time to make your points clearly without dragging on. If the interview is longer, such...- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi! Honestly in situations like this I still apply regardless as you never really know what could be! This is because from the outside it is unknown whether spots have been filled by now, regardless of the rolling stance.- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Congratulations! I’ve quoted some posts above to help @AlexWilliams.- Amma Usman
- Post #12,615
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi there! Just before @Andrei Radu get’s back to you, I often had the below in mind when answering such questions in interviews. The way I see it, when it comes to law firms making a profit, it boils down to how they monetise their expertise, reputation, and operational efficiency. The primary...- Amma Usman
- Post #12,614
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi! If I really needed to, I usually took bathroom breaks in situations like this, so if you really need to take a break then do so. However, as it is timed, you never really know what will pop up in the actual assessment, so limit this as far as you can. You will ideally want to spend as much...- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi there, I’ve linked our deadlines thread which should show the deadlines that are still open. I would look out for the non-rolling deadlines, though some rolling ones may likely still have some spots open as well - so I wouldn’t factor them out completely...- Amma Usman
- Post #12,612
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi there, I’m sorry to hear about the PFO. I know how much effort goes into these applications, and it can be so disheartening to not get the result you were hoping for. Please don’t let this knock your confidence, though. Rejections are such a normal part of this journey and many of the...- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya, I presume this should be available on amazon.- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya, I was actually talking about this with a friend of mine who was applying yesterday as well. Yes, you are right, I recommend linking the values to you/your experiences/how you showed them/ how you know you will transfer them at R&G and thrive in the role. Best of luck!- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Congrats! I’ve quoted some posts above to help!- Amma Usman
- Post #12,581
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Very very good question. It always came up for me. At the start of my interview journey, I never really knew what to say. How much info did they want? How professional did I need to be? Could I just say… HELLO MY NAME IS AMMA AND I LIKE RICE! Hahaha definitely not, but the below approach...- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion