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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think that an email explaining the situation is more than enough. I found myself in the same situation and emailing them stressing the situation and what you want out of it (meaning an earlier update, moving dates or just rejecting the offer all together), emphasising how grateful you are...
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Most law firms do and they will have articles on their websites. Additionally, I would look at law firms' LinkedIn pages as those will sometimes repost these kind of reports. Alternatively, following lawyers and partners in corporate/capital markets or even ESG departments from the law firms you...
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally do not know but I am sure you will be able to find something online. What I knew was that MoFo was very tech and life sciences regulatory heavy but that is everything I know, whereas Shearman is very finance, leveraged finance heavy. Again, a thorough research on both might give you...
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would just answer the question and so talk about one example and describe the skills you have developed through that, like communication or attention to detail, and explain how those will help you succeed in your career as a lawyer. Rather than explaining this last point with an example, you...
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally think that giving a specific number of minutes for an answer if quite counterproductive as you will understand, as you do when you speak to your friends and family, when you speak too much. I find it hard to believe that you will understand how many minutes you have to speak when...
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, there are some posts on TCLA from me and Erin that might be helpful, I will include some links here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/how-to-prepare-for-a-law-firm-video-interview-a-step-by-step-guide-⭐️.8346/ and...
  8. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The process is brutal but you are doing so well and you should be so proud of yourself. You are an inspiration for many I am sure and seeing the amount of small wins you have shared despite your rejection from HSF shows how you are destined to be a lawyer. Always believe in your dream and your...
  9. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @SolicitorHopeful, I shared my thoughts on the same question in this post so I hope this is helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/chat/message/10461/view Good luck with your journey!
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congratulations @Ali A This is amazing! You deserve this!
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! This reminds me so much of me because this is how my application cycle went last year!! Good luck with them!
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR VACATION SCHEME? Now that the application season is coming to an end and many of you have received vacation scheme offers, a lot of questions around how to prepare for them. Some people are very excited but at the same time terrified to not convert their experience at...
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    1) those attributes are perfectly fine, examples of that nature are what they are looking for. 2) You should highlight the firms' strengths compared to other firms generally without naming a specific firm in my opinion. 3) You should talk about something that interests you specifically, it does...
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes, if you do have them definitely, however you should stress how doing a scheme at this particular firm is what you want the most, that was my approach at least.
  15. axelbeugre

    trowers and Hamlins assessment centre

    Hey @laylaamahmood, Congratulations for obtaining the assessment centre. I shared some tips on written exercises and how to prepare here which might be helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-156677 I hope these are helpful and good luck with...
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You could definitely use them as foundation of your answer or talk about the content and going deeper with your answer. Also, remember that reading an answer and saying it out loud are very different so they might not even notice even if you repeat it out loud.
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is such great advice! I am sure people will find this very useful!
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it depends on the sectors you would choose. I had to do a presentation for a mentoring scheme I was part of and the presentation was based on the same question. The way I tackled this was choosing a sector I thought the firm should have focused their energy and resources in, for instance...
  19. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I totally understand this and I used to do the same thing last year but I think that it is really important to focus on other areas of your life, whether it is work or university, friends and family and that helps massively. After my interviews, I immediately jumped into university work and that...
  20. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I shared some tips here that might be helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-167409 Congratulations for obtaining an assessment centre and good luck!

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