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  1. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same. I would appreciate it
  2. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So just to clarify after the application question is the SJT and critical reasoning. No VI
  3. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What will the online assessment process comprise of?
  4. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Discuss a deal that White and case has advised on the last two years. What do you think were the strategic considerations and complexities involved, and how did the firm navigate them? I think it is basically like discus a commercial issue that has attracted one's attention and how it will...
  5. tosin4774

    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Hi Associates, What appeals to you about the culture at Paul, Weiss? Best, Tosin.
  6. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Jaysen, has there been any post about the TCLA scholarship for the 2025/26 year
  7. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Amma Usman, this might sound like a dumb question, but when explaining how an interest in a practice area was confirmed during a case study, how do I go about explaining it?
  8. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @vera.mekhonoshina, when in September can I expect the TCLA Scholarship Programme to be opened?
  9. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @vera.mekhonoshina, I am about to apply for a virtual speed networking event focused on Corporate Law, where I will have the opportunity to learn more about US firms such as Sidley Austin, Weil, Kirkland, Ropes & Gray, Mayer Brown, and K&L Gates. The application question asks, "What specific...
  10. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Amma Usman in the TCLA academy community hub(circle) it says I need an admin to grant me access to the platform. Please could you help with this?
  11. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @berocca567, I don’t think revisiting last year’s application will be very helpful for preparing this year’s vacation scheme application, as I’ve just received an email from graduate recruitment confirming that the application questions will be slightly different this year.
  12. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Paul Weiss How does the firm maintain its competitive advantage(300words) Why does a career in commercial law and the firm interest you(300words) Please include activities interests and positions of responsibility, whether at school, university or otherwise (300words)
  13. tosin4774

    TCLA Scholarship program

    Hi @Jaysen, is the program only for graduates, and can someone who participated last year reapply?
  14. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Not sure about that. Probably would be best to ask the trainees in tcla tomorrow
  15. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This "Our minimum criteria is AAA at A-level and a 2:1 degree in any discipline. Applications are not screened automatically, and mitigating circumstances are taken into account" is what I found out in the frequently asked questions from the firm’s website.
  16. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    HFW What skills qualities and attributes would you bring to the role (300words). So sorry forgot about this one
  17. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    HFW 1.Introduce us to a topic you know about and explain why it interests you (300words) 2. Why are you interested in pursuing a career at HSF (300words) I am not sure about NRF because it keeps on changing every year.
  18. tosin4774

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know if applying to the SEO Corporate Law Academy will be considered legal experience?

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