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The Weekly Brief: Commercial Awareness Updates
Hey everyone! Welcome to this thread, where I'll be sharing regular commercial awareness updates to keep you in the loop on the latest trends and news—perfect for staying sharp ahead of those crucial law firm interviews and assessment centres. My goal is to post a new update every day from...- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Central Banking to Law
Hey @BV212002 , thank you so much for your questions! It’s great you’ve come here for career tips on switching from banking to law. Welcome to TCLA! The switch wouldn’t be particularly difficult in your case, as you already seem to have a solid foundation of the law firm application process...- Amma Usman
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Huge congratulations on the Open Day @sammm10101 . This is amazing. I hope you have a fantastic time!- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @asplawyer100. I’m sorry to hear about the PFO. Rejections are tough. But please remember to take a breather and keep going! Whenever I had gotten a PFO, I had a dessert ritual. I’ll go get ice cream and waffles from my favorite spot across town. It helped me cultivate a long term growth...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @bangarangbass39 , congratulations on getting the open day! I believe it was more of an issue on capacity, rather than your application not being strong enough. Both the virtual and in-person open days would likely cover the same information, so make the most of it! It was likely a situation...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @jojo23 , this is not an issue in itself and it wouldn’t significantly impact your application. However, if you feel the need to amend it you should email graduate recruitment with more details on the omission.- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hey @Zaidoz10 and @TrainingContract2024 , when I applied last year, it was on its own stage.- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hey @Zaidoz10 . I’m unsure about this year in particular, but last year this took about 1-2 weeks when I had applied.- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Amazing, huge congratulations @BonanzaBih_ …! I hope you have an amazing time at the Open Day and well done for securing it..! 😊- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @AGRACHEL, last I took the test a while back, it was games-based!- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @gimmeavacschemepls , I’m sorry to hear about the rejection. Please keep powering through, you got this 💪- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Essential Terms For An M&A Interview
Hey @tosin4774 , @paralegal_1586 , @Legalstalker . Apologies for the delay of getting back to you - I had been defeated by the horrible flu. I have attached the link to the Mock M&A Case Study HERE. Hope this helps, and feel free to drop any questions in the thread :)- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Mock M&A Case Study: Analysis
Hello everyone! I hope you’re all having a fantastic day. We’re entering the season of assessment centres (ACs) at law firms, and a hot topic for many of these ACs is Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)! So, in this thread, I’ll be guiding you through a short fictitious M&A case study and highlighting...- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hi @rocky123 , Thank you for your question! I would say that all three factors—work experience, extracurriculars, and leadership activities—are highly valued in law firm applications as well. While commercial awareness is indeed a crucial aspect, leadership and a well-rounded skill set are...- Amma Usman
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Applying after suspending studies
Hi @rocky123 , Thank you for sharing your situation, and I’m really sorry to hear about what you’ve been through. I hope you’re feeling much better now. Given your impressive first-year results, I definitely think it’s worth applying for vacation schemes this autumn. You can address the gap in...- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @VD19. The website says all the schemes are rolling. Hope this helps :)- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Essential Terms For An M&A Interview
Hey @tosin4774. Sure thing, I’ll make a thread on this and post it on Monday 😊- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @patternteddybear , I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been unwell, I hope you’re feeling better now. It’s amazing that you’re pushing yourself out there and applying for Spring/Summer schemes. Updating your CV is a great first step. I’d also recommend narrowing down which types of practices...- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Introduction and question
Hi @Sofia V. , ofcourse! Always here to help. Let us know how it goes and keep us updated. Happy to answer any more questions along the way.- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @F a v o u r , I’m unsure about Links in particular, but I know of some firms that have this policy.- Amma Usman
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- Forum: Applications Discussion