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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I completely understand how intimidating these situations can feel at first, but it’s important to be socially active. It’s a big part of the job as a lawyer, so you need to showcase that skill and demonstrate that you can build rapport with people quite easily. I appreciate that this ability...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hey. Just to confirm, is this Arnold & Porter?- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hi. Lovely question. Is there anything more specific you want to know about this sector? Is it general details on what it is? The firm’s work there? Or anything else?- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Has the firm told you any specific things/elements to prepare for?- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
You’re welcome. And this is a really good question. To start off with, there is no “correct” way to approach commercial awareness. Many approaches work and there is no “one size fits all” blueprint. Your approach is certainly solid as these two topics tend to come up heavily in the process...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey. I just want to add to my past advice on this. I do not think staying past your regular working hours is advisable at vacation scheme stage. I do not suspect any firm will give you work which cannot be completed within the normal working day - or at least, you can carry it over to the next...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Just following up on this. I totally get how the feeling of reading many articles can be, especially when new to that. When I was new to that, I found it really challenging to digest what was going on, and most especially how it applied to law firms and their clients - something really important...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey. The Finimize one I usually access via the app. It’s the FT one that’s called something like the daily brief. I believe the accurate term it’s called is - “FT News Briefing” - https://www.ft.com/ft-news-briefing- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
TCLA actually has a podcast called 20-Minute-TC. I’ve linked it below! When I was applying, I also enjoyed the Finimize one and the daily brief by the FT.- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hey. I’ve quoted a past post from @ReedSmithBecca which answers this question.- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
You have a First overall which is great. The fact that you got a few 2:2‘s does not really matter in my opinion, especially since your overall degree classification is at the top of the scale. Additionally, firms will take mitigating circumstances into account, so nothing to worry about at all...- Amma Usman
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Documenting my TC Journey (Escaping the trenches)
So proud of you! This is amazing to hear, and your progress has really been exceptional! Best of luck with everything - I just know you can do whatever you set your mind to!- Amma Usman
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Thank you so much for this @RANDOTRON - it’s really amazing and lovely advice! On a side note, I also really love your username haha! @Kakaboo , nobody expects you to know everything - the most important part of preliminary stages like vacation schemes is to just throw yourself out there and...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Well done! This will help - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/a-complete-guide-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Thank you very much for this @Tintin06 - very helpful!- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I completely understand the feeling of not hearing back and the anxiousness which flows from this. Not hearing back may not instantly mean a rejection - it could just mean they are still sifting through applications. This makes sense, especially at this point in time where vacation schemes are...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
When this is not clear, and you may not get a quick response from GR due to the short time notice, I usually try to submit a day early on, to forestall any situations where the deadline is midday or before midday. Often times, it tends to be 11:59PM, but I can’t always say this for certain as it...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Great question. Been in a similar situation myself. This may sound a bit obvious, but for the "tell us about yourself" question, focus on exactly what has been mentioned. They do say that you can go outside this scope, which is great, but I would personally start any answer by referencing one or...- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Unsure about Macfarlanes, but a mix of both is often encouraged. I have spoken to many graduate recruiters who often prefer prose though - just ensure to not make it long winded.- Amma Usman
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
So at first glance, strengths based and competency based interviews seem quite similar - they both often involve talking about past experiences, and both aim to assess whether you're a good fit for a role. However, the differences between them are there. They diverge in purpose, structure, and...- Amma Usman
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