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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They might remember you but I would focus on the fact that you have been invited to an assessment centre again, which is a testament to the fact that the firm likes you!
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations on obtaining a vacation scheme, it is such a big achievement since this year the competition was very intense so you should be very proud of yourself. I am sure you will be able to convert it! Alternatively, if you do not convert, I think that these two options are great. If...
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally do not think so. Of course, we do not know the question, the context and the details of it but generally speaking no. I think law firms take an overall approach to evaluating a candidate and one bad answer will not affect you.
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I would email them directly to have the correct answer to this question. As an international student myself, this is a serious concern that you will be able to have a proper answer to if you contact the firm directly, as they will be able to give you the most up to date answer.
  5. axelbeugre

    LLM (SQE1+SQE2) at ULaw or BPP

    There is no difference from my perspective, they both have strengths and many weaknesses unfortunately. I would choose based on the firms you are interested in. BPP is where majority of the law firms send their candidates to so If i was applying to one of the two I would ultimately choose BPP.
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congratulations!! This is such an amazing news!
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!
  8. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! You should so proud of yourself, this is amazing!
  9. axelbeugre

    Linklaters Pathfinders Interview

    First of all congratulations for getting the interview, this is a huge achievement in itself! I shared some tips in this post which might be really helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-167210 Good...
  10. axelbeugre

    Macfarlanes vac scheme

    Congratulations!! This is amazing news! Some posts which contain some good advice are here: Thread 'Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021' https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....to-a-training-contract-top-tips-in-2021.3454/ Convert your vacation scheme...
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Law firms do appreciate people with experience in a corporate setting, so your experience in a bank will be very much appreciated. I think that you can start applying to direct training contracts and if something does not come your way, then I would prepare for vacation schemes applications...
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    If you cannot find this information on the website of the firm, I would suggest to email graduate recruitment and ask this question directly. As an international student myself, I think it is really important to get the most accurate information from the law firm itself.
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!
  15. axelbeugre

    How to answer "Describe outside interest/activities and responsibilities held"

    You can still talk about them perhaps emphasising a different angle to these experiences or focusing on specific events or things you have done to describe your interests. I think that in this answer you should focus more on your personal interests in these positions/organisations...
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There is no harm in asking and I am sure you will not decrease your chances of converting. I do understand these concerns as those were the same concerns I had when I got my first vacation scheme offers, I thought that if I was asking something important to graduate recruitment, that would have...
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Huge achievement!!
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is not a stupid question in the slightest so do not apologise! I would say Corporate, M&A, Finance, Antitrust, Real Estate (in some instances). I think that these are some of the things I would consider.
  19. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Alongside what @Jessica Booker has highlighted, it is important to note that there are less spots for direct training contracts. Some firms only recruit 1 or 2 people from the direct training contract route, which makes the process very hard. Moreover, some firms only recruit from the vacation...
  20. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Unfortunately this is hard to tell but realistically speaking no. I have friends who applied to firms that they interviewed with the year before and still got rejected after application stage and did not receive an interview. I think it depends on the strength of your application and how the...

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