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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it is always worth applying to a law firm especially if you have already answers you could use from previous applications. I am sure that if your application stands out, they will give you an opportunity regardless of when you applied. However, I would encourage you to apply as soon as...
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Amazing achievement!
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think they use the term interchangeably but ultimately they mean why you are interested in becoming a commercial solicitor. That is how I interpreted when I was applying!
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!! This is amazing and you should be so proud! I shared some general tips here which I think could be quite useful to you! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151966 Good luck and...
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would not say so. I think it is important to select the ones you feel are more relevant and that shaped your professional persona if that makes sense. When I was applying I had many internships and experiences I could have discussed but I ended up choosing a certain number firstly because the...
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There are people who have obtained offers already of second stage interviews! I would say to still wait though as they might contact you, do not lose hope!
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would say that a fairly quick response could work (around 2/3 minutes) and then, if they want to know more, they will ask you more questions about what they want to understand from your answers. I think in interviews it is quite straightforward to see if you are talking more than what they...
  8. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Huge Achievement!
  9. axelbeugre

    Not getting TC from a VS

    In your CV, I would not mention anything other than the tasks you have done during the vacation scheme and the skills you have developed. I personally do not think it is necessary to say whether you obtained a training contract or not, even if you have it. I personally did convert my vacation...
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would email the firm and tell them what happened and if you can you should also include some proof like screenshots so that they can see the issue and that you completed the test.
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hey @legaleagle2000, For what concerns the first part of the question, I think that you are probably in the best position to answer this question if you have done many workshops, events, programmes or anything of this nature with the firm and in the London office. Any sort of interactions you...
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    It does not matter but if you are anxious about things like this (like I was when I was applying) then I would recommend just sticking to what the website says so you know you are following exactly what the firm wants. But I know people who got offers without following the exact structure so it...
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I have applied to the firm last year so I do not know their application process now but I used to not put anything in the UCAS points section and explain my academic background in the additional information section after I had to put my high school grades or university graduates. Since I...
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @LawEnthus, I think that what you can do is choosing something you are passionate about and I would start describing the area of law you are talking about, from what kind of issues it looks at, the key stakeholders within the area, and how important is this area of law. Additionally, the...
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I would talk about UK specific since you are applying to the London office. You can only mention the US offices as an example of the international aspect of the firm highlighting how you are excited at the chance of collaborating with lawyers abroad and working on international deals. However...
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You can talk about one extra-curricular activity and one volunteer experience and balance your answer. Alternatively, if you do not have enough work experience in your opinion, I probably would include the volunteering experience in the work experience section, I think it is up to you and what...
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I am not sure but you can also just mention the firms and explicitly say why you applied to them without going into details about where you are in the process with them. I did because I had some interviews but if I had rejections I probably wouldn’t have done it!
  19. axelbeugre

    Latham & Watkins online assessment

    Yes it is!
  20. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @livrobertson, I would not worry especially because you emailed them and they are aware of the situation, and you also included the original text so I would say you did everything you could have done. It probably was an issue caused by the website. I am pretty sure that law firms are very...

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