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  1. Jaysen

    We're launching a commercial video team! Are you interested?

    We think 2019 is the year of video, and we'd love to produce a series of videos to help aspiring lawyers develop their commercial awareness. So, we're inviting applications to join our small commercial video team, which will be led by @MadisonK. You'll be working together to create: Short...
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    Application Reviews

    Hi All, Just a quick reminder: from 1 April, we'll be taking our application reviews out of TCLA Premium and pricing them separately. This will not apply to those who have purchased a three-month subscription already. They will still receive application reviews for the months they have...
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    Have your first assessment centre coming up? Here's what you need to know

    Hi All, We've been posting advice on LinkedIn and a few other places about how to approach your first assessment centre. Thought I'd put it all together here. Written exercise: Partner Interview: Group exercise: The next one I'll be doing is on case studies, be sure to follow our...
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    TCLA Premium - Version 2.0 - now released!

    Hi All, As some of you will have seen, we have now released TCLA Premium Version 2.0. TCLA Premium V2 provides high-level training and resources to help aspiring lawyers secure training contracts at elite commercial law firms. It specifically targets commercial awareness and interview...
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    We're looking for new forum moderators!

    With our beloved @Salma starting her training contract at CC, we're now looking for two forum moderators to join our team. When we started our forum, we had no idea that we'd grow such a friendly and helpful community. It has been so nice to see students helping each other out and watch members...
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    Happy birthday to TCLA!

    Hi All, We turn 1 years old today! Thanks to this whole community for making TCLA possible. It really is a pleasure running this site. Best, Jaysen
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    £15 Amazon vouchers giveaway! 2 days until we turn 1

    We have several graduate recruiters who will be judging our giveaway! To win one of five £15 Amazon vouchers, simply comment on this LinkedIn post with your answer to the following question: What is the biggest challenge facing law firms over the next five years?
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    What to do if your training contract applications are rejected

    Useful video from Shearman & Sterling: https://ukgraduates.shearman.com/2019/02/26/if-your-training-contract-appications-are-rejected-whiteboard-wednesday/
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    New members - Don't be afraid to post!

    Hi All, We're a little behind when it comes to providing resources/signposts for members, and I can imagine it can be quite overwhelming if you're new to TCLA, and especially if you're new to forums in general. I'll create a series of introductory posts later in the year, but in the meantime...
  10. Jaysen

    Brexit impact on debt financing transactions

    A very relevant topic from @EstelleK! Good for those technical/legal interviews. This article covers: How Brexit will impact financial contracts Whether Brexit will trigger particular terms in a contract (such as a material adverse change or MAC clause) To what extent Brexit will impact debt...
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    Watson Farley & Williams Vacation Scheme Interview 2019

    When was your Watson Farley & Williams interview? February 2019 What was it for? Vacation scheme Please describe the interview process at Watson Farley & Williams. Prior to the assessment centre, there is a video interview which consisted of two questions. If successful at this stage, you...
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    Walker Morris Vacation Scheme Interview 2019

    Walker Morris Vacation Scheme Interview 2019 When was your Walker Morris interview? February 2019 What was it for? Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Walker Morris. Assessment Centre only lasted an hour and a half. It consisted of a group business exercise. What...
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    Bird & Bird Vacation Scheme Interview 2019

    Bird & Bird Vacation Scheme Interview 2019 When was your Bird & Bird interview? January 2019 What was it for? Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Bird & Bird. The day was split up into three tasks: retake of the watson glaser, interview and group exercise. The...
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    Allen & Overy Training Contract Interview 2018/19

    Allen & Overy Training Contract Interview 2018/19 (by Anonymous) I just thought I would share my experience of my successful A&O TC interview, for anyone who may have assessments with them in the future. The interview consisted of a case study, partner interview and HR scenario-based...
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    Shearman & Sterling Application Statistics

    Hi All, Some of you may have already seen this on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6503600885489369088. I thought you guys might find it interesting. So many applications on the last day!
  16. Jaysen

    TCLA Conference - design your perfect conference!

    Hi All, We are planning to launch our first conference in 2019. It's going to be an intensive event packed with commercial classes, workshops, mock interviews and networking sessions. I want the conference to really add value to your applications and future career, so I wanted to reach out to...
  17. Jaysen

    The Huawei security risk

    I'd add the Huawei security risk to the list of commercial topics you need to know for your interviews. It's an ongoing story and links to many broader commercial issues, like the rise of China, the growing importance of cybersecurity and the clash between the US and China for the future of...
  18. Jaysen

    Clyde & Co Vacation Scheme 2019

    Clyde & Co Vacation Scheme 2019 The interview was with a senior associate and a member of the graduate recruitment team. The interview itself was pretty straightforward for the most part...why law, why Clyde & Co and then a lot of competency questions. I was also questioned a lot about why I...
  19. Jaysen

    Allen & Overy Advanced Delivery Graduate Programme

    For any budding tech-lawyers out there, Allen & Overy has just opened its next lot of applications: https://www.aograduate.com/ADP?fbclid=IwAR0jqtdkndv9zXIylKdj8qVz_J4Rm2jzYIFoKll5rAzpkY4Ain2AROYxi_M
  20. Jaysen

    Linklaters Training Contract Interview 2019

    Linklaters Interview 2019 (One issue that I struck me at the AC was that a few candidates knew details of the case study exercise in advance. We were given materials to read, but GR wouldn't reveal the task until 30 minutes later. However, a few candidates in my group started typing their...

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