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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    It feels like the firm did not offer more NQ positions for lack of revenue and work which is a shame for the trainees let go, but I am sure they all ended up in good firms regardless so there is nothing to worry about.
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Very well done!!
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know people got offers today!
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!! This will only be relevant if you get the training contract not the vacation scheme offer! If you do the summer scheme, you are most likely going to be able to do other schemes before receive the outcome of the vacation scheme as they take a while to communicate those, usually...
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!! Very well done!
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally would not apply unless many changes in your cv have occurred from the time you applied until now (maybe you have done some vacation schemes in the meantime or received important awards or undertaken an impressive project. Chances are that if you apply with a similar application...
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied for either!
  8. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would not bring it up like this but I would try to talk about that experience and hope that the partner resonate with that. For example, when I was interviewing with a firm last year, I knew that one of the partners was very interested in ESG and human rights litigation and so I mentioned...
  9. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think they call everyone all at once but I am not really sure so do not quote me on this but I feel like this is what they did last year.
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think that the purpose is to understand how someone deals with unprecedented circumstances/tasks/events which are very common in this industry, and it is paramount that you know how to conduct yourself even though you might not be served with the best cards. I understand your confusion...
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally do not think you would be at all, as long as you manage to describe your experiences and the relevance of the skills you developed through them!
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!!
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally would include them. I think they are mainly referring to modules that people might have done that did not count but not including your whole first year grades does not seem like something law firms would not want to see only because they did not count in your university. I would say...
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I do think that having vacation schemes in your experiences does help you when applying for direct training contracts but it does not mean that if you do not have them, you will not be successful. I know people with no legal experience whatsoever who were successful in securing training contract...
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @futuretrainee2024 this is exactly what I was about to write, they will leave you a voicemail and if you do not call them back they will probably email you after a couple of tries but you should not worry about it. If they decide to make you an offer, you will get it regardless of whether you...
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations on securing an offer first of all!! You should be so proud! Secondly, I personally would choose what suits you best in terms of university work and other commitments. I personally think that there is no benefits in doing one or the other if a firm offers multiple. I would say...
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    You potentially could and I do not think it would impact your chances of getting the training contract, however I would email the firm to confirm this as they might not want you to apply if you are offered the training contract. They might have a policy where if you apply and get invited to...
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If it is with graduate recruitment, I personally asked about the firm, the training contract structure, international opportunities, how can I be involved in pro bono at the firm, flexibility in choosing pro bono matters, skills of a successful trainee. These are some of the questions I would ask.
  19. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    1) I think that the first questions pushes you to mention 2/3 reasons as to why you would practically benefit from the experience at the firm. Here, I would talk about the chance of meeting inspiring partners and associates whose work you admire and like, the chance of experiencing the practical...
  20. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    A lot of firms suggest to not reapply to the direct training contract route if you have been rejected the same here unless substantive change to your application has been made, as in you have done an interesting work experience. I personally would not apply because your chances of succeeding...

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