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Amma Usman replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.Congrats on securing the vac scheme — that’s such a huge milestone already! Honestly, a large part of the process is learning on the... -
Amma Usman reacted to M_m's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with ✅ Agree.Hi guys! I’ve been lucky enough to secure a summer vacation scheme this cycle. I’m quite new to the UK, and while I’ve done commercial...
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Amma Usman replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.This actually made me laugh a bit. One thing that helped me was indeed shortening my work experiences to only the key ones, as I know...
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Amma Usman reacted to Chris Brown's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with
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Vantage + AllHires >>> CvMail. I don’t know how to work CvMail, especially the work experience entries. Those tiny text boxes are a... -
Amma Usman replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.Hi! First off, I just want to say you’ve done really well to get to two ACs — that’s no small feat and shows real progress. In my view...
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Amma Usman replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.Have they told you what the AC is comprised of? Perhaps we’ll be able to advise better from there. Otherwise, let us know and we’ll be...
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Amma Usman replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.When answering “What are you looking for from your Training Contract?” I think the strongest responses blend both - starting with what...
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Amma Usman reacted to 👩🎓's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with ✅ Agree.Hi @Jessica Booker When answering this question, What are you looking for from your Training Contract? would you draw upon firm...
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Amma Usman reacted to berocca567's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with ✅ Agree.If a 'cover letter' is just one question on an application form, alongside other standard questions (e.g. 'What's your proudest...
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Amma Usman replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.In such a case, I typically structure the start like this: Dear Graduate Recruitment Team, RE: APPLICATION FOR WINTER/SPRING/SUMMER...
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Amma Usman replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.I completely sympathise with how you are feeling. The waiting part is honestly the hardest, especially after putting so much effort into...
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Amma Usman reacted to STEM Student's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with ✅ Agree.Sorry if I’m getting a bit annoying (just a bit anxious), have NRF given out summer vac scheme offers yet. Also how do I gauge if I...
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Amma Usman replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.It doesn’t have to be entirely commercial-driven. It’s easy to feel that way because you’re applying to commercial law firms, but the...
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Amma Usman reacted to Legallywhatever's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25 with ✅ Agree.For questions like 'what aspects of the solicitor role do you find most interesting', should a lot of the focus be on commercial-driven...
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Amma Usman replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25.It’s completely understandable to feel anxious waiting for an update, especially after hearing that some people have received responses...