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  1. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There is a VI at the end of the assessment. One competency based question. :)
  2. J

    Read All About It: Commercial Updates

    Hey @axelbeugre thank you so much for the feedback! I will definitively do!! 😁
  3. J

    Read All About It: Commercial Updates

    Really interesting story - I will be curious to see where this goes!
  4. J

    Read All About It: Commercial Updates

    Unleashing the Ozempic Effect: A Potential $100 Billion Opportunity by 2030, According to Goldman Sachs Analysts In recent years, the anti-obesity market has experienced a remarkable upswing, with Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic drugs at the forefront. Both fall under the 'semaglutides'...
  5. J

    Read All About It: Commercial Updates

    Hey @axelbeugre thank you! It will definitely be helpful for me to get out of my comfort zone and get used to analyse and talk about news articles! I will keep you updated!😄
  6. J

    Read All About It: Commercial Updates

    Hey @flower can’t wait to get started and working with you! It will be fun 😁
  7. J

    My journey to a Training Contract

    Update on applications Latham &Watkins drafted and ready to be sent. To start prepping for VI potential questions this week. Skadden - skeleton plan for application, I researched the firm and I have made a little summary on what to include in the application. To start drafting on the...
  8. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I attended the A&O grad rec Q&A they advised that they take a very holistic approach so they would take into account grades, work experience, performance on VI and SJT as a whole :) - let’s remain positive
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The SJT contains a VI but it is only one question I think.
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For the Latham application - does anyone know if the SJT is automatic or you have to pass the application stage and then get invited to the SJT and VI?
  11. J

    My journey to a Training Contract

    Amazing! Thank you for the advice, I will definitely include it now. I will keep you updated!! @axelbeugre 😊
  12. J

    My journey to a Training Contract

    Thank you so much @axelbeugre! It’s really helpful! I will include a bit more of newest experiences. There is a section on extra curricolars - would it be worth talking about starting a new sport? -I recently started fencing, I could potentially link the skills I developed as a fencer to...
  13. J

    My journey to a Training Contract

    Hi @axelbeugre I have a quick question in terms of drafting applications. For Latham I applied last year and made it to the VI stage. I am a bit stuck in amending and drafting the application as it was good enough to pass the application stage. Should I maintain the same structure but maybe...
  14. J

    My journey to a Training Contract

    Thank you Jaysen! I will keep you updated! 😄
  15. J

    My journey to a Training Contract

    No, for Latham it is a SJT assessment :)
  16. J

    My journey to a Training Contract

    Little Update. - I sat the A&O Blended Assessment - it was okay overall. The VI was good - I practiced a lot so I am glad I was able to respond well. Next steps: Send Latham and Skadden by Friday and prep for WG practice On the weekend - practice M&A TCLA courses and commercial awareness...
  17. J

    My journey to a Training Contract

    Thank you Axel!! I will keep you updated 😄
  18. J

    My journey to a Training Contract

    Hello! My name is Jasmine I am currently a paralegal hoping to secure a training contract! 🥹 I have been a long time lurker of TCLA’s threads but now I decided to make this thread to finally hold myself accountable and keep track of my applications. Submitted application: A&O direct Training...
  19. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did anyone who applied for the White&Case spring VS on the 14th of Jan received the VI? Do you think they will still give out VIs or should I expect a Pfo?
  20. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did anyone who applied for the White&Case spring VS on the 14th of Jan received the VI?

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