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  1. AlexJ

    Derivatives / structured finance practice area help

    Asda’s owners recycle proceeds of earlier deal to fund EG takeover https://on.ft.com/3qkqTV7 Asda price: how buyers bagged a £6.8bn supermarket chain for £200mn https://on.ft.com/3zZFpDk There’s some pretty good examples of how a deal was structured here- obviously lawyers can’t give financial...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    FF has also arguably the most developed litigation practice (particularly in arbitration and investor state work), as well as doing 3 month seats, and being the most established firm in continental Europe. Links does more genera corporate work whilst A&O & CC are more financial oriented. A&O...
  3. AlexJ

    CC or Slaughters: Which TC should I accept?

    Slaughters competition team is probably the best in the city, they do great antitrust litigation, have worked on some of the biggest class actions in the country. Plus their lit team has picked up some really cool gigs recently (cf Shell derivative action). Having said that CC's lit team is...
  4. AlexJ

    Dropping out of the lpc for the SQE?

    If you had a TC they would generally pay SQE 2 fees (+ potentially a prep course)
  5. AlexJ

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If you are at BPP (and probably ULaw) you will have access to the lawyer- set up with uni email
  6. AlexJ

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You get printed copies of the workbooks, this would be pointless duplication
  7. AlexJ

    What makes a law firm unique?

    From a client perspective, experience (working on similar matters), price, and relationships are key as well as some of the factors you mentioned
  8. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What is the structure of the interview and do you know who it is with? If so research your interviewers, think what you would like to ask them. Go back over the big 3 (why me, why law, why this firm) Have a ‘cheat sheet’. Put your key points on 2 pages, take it with you and look at it right...
  9. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Normally no. For shipping firms (WFW, HFW etc) the vast majority does, but they still do other work (eg WFW has a real estates disputes team which is not transport connected). I would suggest firms that focus on other sectors are less reliant on that sector, most firms that do energy work do a...
  10. AlexJ

    Defeated before I have even started?

    I’m not sure there was any need for this- it is a genuine personal story.
  11. AlexJ

    Defeated before I have even started?

    Hi Darren, my friend graduated from Salford and has a TC at Wiggin, so it’s definitely possible! Focus on good grades and get involved in as much opportunities as you can.
  12. AlexJ

    Where should we open up our next office?

    Not one of those tagged but my firm has a fairly established Indian desk- You may want to look into the recent rule change in India, which has opened up the possibilities of an international law firm in India. However, lawyers are conservative by nature, and, particularly where they are...
  13. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    last year it was a teams call
  14. AlexJ

    Training Contract Application Deadlines 2023/24 [Training Starting 2026]

    This means going through the vacation scheme process including the scheme.
  15. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Can you get feedback before? I would actively seek out feedback so you know why you didn’t get through and can take some steps to improve in these areas
  16. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I am now reliably informed that applications will open Sept 1, closing Feb 16th 2024. Recruiting for March 25, March 26, September 26 and March 27 (maximum 8 TCs)
  17. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Tbh, recruitment is evolving at the firm. It has transitioned from HR led to hiring a new graduate recruitment manager, and so is changing. I don't know what the plans are for next cycle other than basing it off last year
  18. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    closed March 31st
  19. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think it will open again in a few months. It is non rolling and open to second years onwards. Happy to answer any more questions over message.
  20. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This is the general approach of firms including T&H. If you have not completed the LPC you will have to do both SQE 1&2

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