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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It does feel pretty normal to me too. Lawyers are very busy and usually supervisors or senior associates do not have much time. If he approached you to give you some work, I am sure he will at some point when his schedule is not as busy so I would not worry too much right now. I would suggest to...
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @Hala_alaqqad, I have shared some tips on this on this post which I think could be useful to give you a starting point: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151489 Good luck with the application!
  3. axelbeugre

    Redeeming

    Hey @Ksfung11, I do agree with @babylawyer1942 when they say that one of the best ways to improve is focusing on your second year grades. I think that what law firm wants to see, even if you do not start well with your grades in your first years, is a positive trajectory of improvement and...
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No, It will not affect you in any capacity, do not worry about it. They are probably used to people switching all the time for visa issues and stuff like this so I am sure they do not look too much into it. It happened to me too and the firm I applied to was so supportive so do not worry!
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is very surprising. I would say that it might be a negative thing. However, if I was in your shoes, I would comply with what they are asking and work really hard on the scheme to make everyone at the firm like you. Show all your skills and be a good vacation schemer, and I am sure that they...
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There are some posts on TCLA 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...
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!!
  8. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    That is a good question, and honestly I genuinely do not know how they can change. I suppose that we will need to wait when the new generation is in charge to change things, especially at the recruiting level. I think that firms are going in the right direction (not all of them though) however...
  9. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am pretty sure this is for the summer since Gibson Dunn only has a summer vacation scheme.
  10. axelbeugre

    Visas for Internationals (Non-UK graduates)

    Hey @RV, I totally agree with what @Jessica Booker said. I had a friend who attended Jones Day vacation scheme and they were very strict with the visa requirement and they do not sponsor visa to attend the Vacation Scheme. I would check with them but most firms do not sponsor international...
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @user7879, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am genuinely sorry for this kind of behaviour, this is not acceptable. Unfortunately, these kind of behaviours are very common in this industry. I have heard worse stories than this. I really hope that these kind of behaviours and...
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is such great advice and explanation! Thank you so much @Lawyerwithadream
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I did it last year and I heard back the next morning, however some people hear after some time so I would wait a little bit longer. However, I do know of some people who received second stage invites who interviewed two weeks ago as well so take this information as you will, but I would wait...
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @ChanA2626, I have heard this even when I was applying last year and I think that this is generally what people think but I think it is firm specific. I have many friends who did UK firms vacation scheme and did not manage to convert them (even though the conversion rate is high compared...
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I was given the advice to stick to a one page cover letter when I was applying last year. I talked to some future trainees and they told me that they wrote a one page cover letter too. If a firm does not specify, I would stick to one page! in terms of tips, I shares some in this post recently...
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @mfuturetrainee, I totally understand your confusion, questions like this used to confuse me a lot too last year. I did provide some insights into this question in this post ...
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes, I think the question is asking you to focus on a particular practice area of the firm, potentially the one you find most interesting or the major one at the firm, and find interesting trends or events that are substantially challenging, for better or worse, this practice area. I would say...
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The trainee part definitely is important, however I do think that a trainee could very easily do this by a well-thought and researched presentation on the issue. These are just suggestions, so if they are backed up by information and data, I am sure that the key stakeholders will take it into...
  19. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!! This is amazing!! Well deserved!
  20. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would wait until Friday and if you do not hear anything, then I would send a polite email asking for updates. I am sure they will be very happy to reply to you so do not worry to sound too pushy. As long as your email is polite, then there is nothing to worry about. I certainly have reached...

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