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  1. AlexJ

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This tends to depend on whether the letter is signed from an individual or on behalf of the firm
  2. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Last year there were 2. This year as far as I know they wanted to run March 25 first and then 1-2 more for the later spots.
  3. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congrats x3! Replying on here for fairness and so I don’t have the same conversation multiple times😅 Some tips: 1. Know your application- the interview is not CV blind. I put basic Spanish on my application as a throwaway and was asked about it. 2. Know the firm as much as possible- the...
  4. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I think last year all the invites went out at once, but I don’t know that for sure. I don’t know if the people with AC invites are for March 25, as I know they wanted to fill that first.
  5. AlexJ

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Trainees are very busy, I wouldn’t take it personally.
  6. AlexJ

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It is easier to get things fixed when grad rec does the complaining for you!
  7. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    See my reply to this here- I wouldn’t be worried
  8. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    That’s actually quite accurate 😂
  9. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Final interview is with 6 partners! Last year it was a presentation and questions on that, followed by general questions. Other than that this is correct.
  10. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    It was 30 last year, as there is the final interview after.
  11. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I imagine that the interviews are more likely to be the end of March than the beginning, grad rec is currently busy with seat changes, new starters and qualifiers. Last year we had less than 2 weeks notice to the AC, and all invites were sent together.
  12. AlexJ

    Public international law vs. international arbitration - whats the difference ?

    Quite different, with some overlap! I'll try and explain simply. 1. International arbitration. This is generally split into investor/state and commercial. (a) commercial. A private dispute resolution between two commercial parties, based on a contract. No PIL (b) Investor - state. Disputes...
  13. AlexJ

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Re Competitors There are two kinds- Those who compete for the same work in a practice area or industry. With the example of W&C, their Africa projects team will compete mainly with MC and Latham who do work in this area. This will be different for each practice area! Those who are...
  14. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I’m not Jessica, but I would update them with this. They may say no updates or not put much weight on it, but ultimately it won’t be seen as a negative and may well strengthen your application
  15. AlexJ

    Struggling with commercial awareness

    Hi there, I would always think of how it could come up in an interview - think of which departments or types of clients it could effect. Keep up to date on the story, and make sure you are clear what your own opinion is. You can practice by telling your cat/ bed table / parents about the story!
  16. AlexJ

    Struggling with commercial awareness

    The best way to develop CA is to read into what you find interesting! Its better (and easier) to talk about something a bit more niche that you are generally interested in, as opposed to being candidate no 404 who talks about the impact of higher interest rates on M&A activity.
  17. AlexJ

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    non-rolling
  18. AlexJ

    Opportunities for Law Firms

    Pick a trend / current story you are interested in and relate it to the firm. If they are full service you can pick pretty much anything, from growth in climate related challenges to AI. Say how it will relate to the firm, what departments/ offices would be affected, and how you see that area...
  19. AlexJ

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    https://www.legal500.com/c/london/projects-energy-and-natural-resources/oil-and-gas/
  20. AlexJ

    How is the PGDL/SQE grant treated re. tax? & Financing London living during PGDL & SQE

    1) it’s not income but a grant so it’s tax free. 2) Grant plus masters loan (if required) 3) most firms have future trainees take LLM versions of the course. (Not sure how this works with the CCP tho).

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