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  1. Addicted2chikin

    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thank you so much! This is really helpful :)
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi! If I’m doing a commercial case study at an AC, what kind of topics/questions should I anticipate and how can I prepare/what should I know? Thank you! @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    If you can relate it to something about the firm or its clients, it should be fine. For example, if they have an international trade practice or shipping, that’s something that will be relevant.
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi all! There are a couple of written exercises to buy on the TCLA website. I am trying to prepare for an AC, but I'm not sure the best one to pick. Thank you for your recommendation!
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi! @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman. I hope you're all doing well:). I am doing my research for a firm that frequently references its multidisciplinary approach. I have a vague idea of what this means, but I would appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!
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    Essential Terms For An M&A Interview

    Extremely helpful!
  7. Addicted2chikin

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!! When did you apply?
  8. Addicted2chikin

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I found this online! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/175-training-contract-interview-questions-2/
  9. Addicted2chikin

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For anyone who’s done an AC, how do prep for a written exercise? A bit stumped
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How do you answer a question about a law firm’s position/place in the legal market? I would appreciate any tips! @axelbeugre
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if the verbal reasoning part of Reed Smith’s test is similar to WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Reed Smith VI! Applied on the 29th
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Heard back an hour ago for spring
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Fingers crossed for you! Also, when did you get your VI invite for Reed Smith?
  15. Addicted2chikin

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I attended an event with them and they said the questions are competency based (four questions) and you have unlimited prep time and I think two minutes to answer(not really sure for this)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    8th January! That’s what the firm’s website says

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