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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hey @mitali , my colleague @Ram Sabaratnam , has made a very helpful list which includes some virtual open days: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/open-day-and-insight-scheme-deadlines-2024-25.9218/- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @nliro85 , I suggest linking it to the firm’s work in the practices, but ensure you explain both your interest and the firm’s capabilities fully.- Amma Usman
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Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*
Hey @FLOWERYELLOW2002 , thanks for your question. I haven’t had any experience with Simmons in particular, but here are a few tips from the specific points you’ve mentioned: Inbox Exercise The inbox exercise simulates a real-life work scenario where you'll be managing multiple tasks and...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @sammm10101 , congratulations on the open day! On tips, I’d say... Take lots of notes - this will give you points to easily reference in subsequent applications. Additionally, network network network! You will meet a lot of lawyers, peers, and you should forge as many genuine connections...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @theonecompetant , thanks for your question! :) Being good at programming is surely a plus but is also not a dealbreaker.- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
@wqueens8 . From my experience with these questions, you could really touch on anything - including dodgeball! It doesn’t have to be a largely commercial or trendy topic - indeed, this would probably even make your answer look more generic. Really dig deep on what has impacted you from the two...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @seaweed.bond , good questions. For the first question, I have actually made a post on this earlier, which I have linked below; https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/why-this-firm-%F0%9F%A4%94%F0%9F%92%AD-crafting-applications.9119/ As for your second question, it’s worth...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @studentdelaw786 , @Andrei Radu would be able to tell you more about Davis Polk :)- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @KBanana , @Andrei Radu will have additional thoughts on this, but from my experience; Open days are a plus. Generally, it will be easier for a candidate to show demonstrated interest in a firm when they have already come in contact with them/their work, via an open day. However, it is not...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @gazdgazd11 , good question. I’m sure you’re familiar with this - often times applications will have the section which asks ‘have you applied to X before’. You could include it there and perhaps leave it out of the other parts of the application, so as to maximise your word count on the...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @helloj , if spring is your first preference, I suggest reaching out to graduate recruitment with an update on the situation.- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @marisachr , good question. This is a tough one, particularly because competencies differ between firms and it is rather difficult to know which is the ‘right‘ answer. The truth is, often times there is no right answer. I’ve gone to several presentations by the providers of these SJTs which...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @desperateTCseeker1998 , @Andrei Radu made a really helpful post on this earlier, which I have linked above. It appears the question is a hybrid between ‘why the firm’ and ‘why you’. In answering the ‘why you’ arm, there are multiple things you could cover, as you could touch on any skills or...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @MayaM0921 , @Andrei Radu would be able to tell you more, but just to make a note on the last part of your question - it’s totally fine to repeat qualities and examples across multiple interviews for the same firm. Additionally, it is unlikely that your interviewer for an AC would have...- Amma Usman
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The Weekly Brief: Commercial Awareness Updates
Update: AI in Africa: Revolutionising The Development Gap Discussions: Africa, historically recognized as rather slow to catch up with global trends, has started to jump into the AI race. The use of AI in the region has mainly been in relation to satisfying certain social objectives, such...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @AGRACHEL , SJTs will rarely focus on commercial awareness, but will try to test more of your competencies/how you react to different situations. That said, commercial awareness should still be a skill one constantly develops over a sustained period of time.- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @Tsitsipas10S , generally it depends on how many people are invited to the AC and how many spots there are on the vacation scheme. For example, if 50 people are invited to an AC for only 15 vacation scheme spots, then the conversation rate will be lower than 50%. However, these rates differ...- Amma Usman
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The Weekly Brief: Commercial Awareness Updates
Today’s short and sweet updates/discussions: Positive Turnovers in Wall Street Banks' Earnings: Despite a rather turbulent quarter with rising debt levels and concerns over consumer sentiment, major Wall Street banks such as Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and the Bank of America posted strong...- Amma Usman
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Sidley - Summer Vacation Scheme 2025
An opportunity to undertake a vacation scheme at the firm, commencing in 2025. Scheme dates: 23rd June '25 - 4th July '25 AND 7th July '25 - 18th July '25 Apply here by 10th January 2025- Amma Usman
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Covington - Summer Vacation Scheme 2025
An opportunity to undertake a vacation scheme at the firm, commencing in 2025. Scheme dates: 23rd June ‘25 - 4th July ’25 Apply here by 17th January 2025- Amma Usman
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