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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Vinson & Elkins is not rolling but Sullivan is!
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!!!!
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is certainly an interesting merger that we will have to wait and see how it plays out but for the most part I agree with you, Shearman and its clients will definitely benefit from accessing a broader range of practice areas and not necessarily only focused on financial services which was...
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think that the way you can approach this question is either blending the answer or dividing in two if that is clearer to you. Ideally, whilst talking about what factors made you want to pursue a career as a commercial lawyer (potentially using what you have already prepared) you can link the...
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I personally would not do that, I do not think it is productive. They are very busy this time of year so I would cut them some slack and try to focus on other applications and forget about the ones you have submitted. This is how I moved on from applications once submitted last year!
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I have never heard of this so I am inclined to say no, it would be a bit unusual since everyone is in competition so I am assuming people will rank everyone very low to shine. In my experience, this has not been the case, we had partners and graduate recruitment evaluating us and that was it.
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Since the word count is not a lot I would go straight into it and answer the specific question.
  8. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would always recommend to change the answer a little bit, even if it is only changing the verbs in a sentence or the order of a sentence, it will just help you create a new application without necessarily changing the content of it. However, you want to highlight different parts of yourself...
  9. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I used to put things I did not mention before for example scholarships I got at university, academic prizes I won and awards I got during my postgraduate degree to show my academic ability. Additionally, I included an experience I had done with an international organisation which was quite...
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would say that a deal made in 2023 or late 2022 is recent enough. 2021 is a bit too far. If you can find something a bit more recent, I would focus on that.
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is such an amazing motivation post, thank you to @Legalstalker! This reminds me of my table last year and after the many rejections, offers started to come so always believe in yourself and be confident in the process! I hope this motivates a lot of people!
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would imagine that it is directed to those individuals who have multiple languages and they want to explain whether English is their first language or second etc etc. If that is the case then explain that, otherwise just leave it blank and just put English as first language if that is your...
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would say that it is pretty difficult to say but as far as I am aware you have a very good chance if the interviews go well since you have surpassed the most difficult part which was getting the offer. Good luck with them and I am sure you will succeed at both and congratulations for...
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Good luck with the exam, I am sure you will be great at it! I totally sympathise with the stress and anxiety you might be under but you are working so hard to achieve your goals and I am sure that your future is bright and all the effort you are putting in now will pay off in the near future...
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes you can, it will be quite difficult to get through the direct training contract route though as nothing in your application will severely change in less than 6 months (cause they open in May I believe). Moreover, they tend to give all the spots to vacation scheme students anyway so bear this...
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would start my research from the website of the firm but then there are a number of different legal sites you can use like chamber's student, legal500, I used to also use the lawyer, LinkedIn is a great source. Additionally, social media like Instagram (especially if the firm is very active on...
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Huge achievement!!
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No, chances are they might not even notice it or think it is a big of a deal. By emailing them you are making the error obvious and I am not sure whether that would help anyway, so I would just leave it. I had errors in my applications too last year and I managed to get offers so I would not worry!
  19. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Huge achievement!
  20. axelbeugre

    Successfully submitted application after deadline?

    I do know people who applied slightly before the deadline and still managed to get an offer so it is totally possible.

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