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  1. Ram Sabaratnam

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Filia :) When writing cover letters, I think it’s generally a good rule to strike a balance between motivation and experience—both play a key role in explaining why you want to join the firm. You could start by focusing on why you’re motivated to apply specifically to Curtis. In...
  2. Ram Sabaratnam

    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @futuretcholder It's great that you're already thinking about the feedback you might receive post AC. Reflecting on this early is such an important step in improving your performance over time. I’ve had a range of feedback myself, and I’ve found that it tends to fall into a few key areas...
  3. Ram Sabaratnam

    Training Contract Deadlines 2024/25 (Training Starting in 2027)

    Hey friends! We have put together a list of firms currently recruiting trainees via the direct training contract application route. We hope this makes things easier for those of you looking to apply, especially if you aren’t able to do a vacation scheme. The list below is mainly for training...
  4. Ram Sabaratnam

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hiya @nliro85 This is a great question! I remember feeling the same way when applying to firms with a strong sectoral focus. I often wondered if there was too much overlap when I mentioned a firm’s sectoral strengths (like energy) as a reason for wanting to join, and then subsequently talking...
  5. Ram Sabaratnam

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @👩🎓 - an application review isn't included in the bronze subscription, but you can purchase a review here. Good luck with the applications :)
  6. Ram Sabaratnam

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hiya @deeja :) This is a really common question that comes up both in interviews and written applications. I remember how challenging it could be to choose the right example – sometimes it felt like I couldn’t be entirely honest about the personal challenges I had actually faced. Using a...
  7. Ram Sabaratnam

    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hey there! I’m so glad you’ve found this thread insightful. These are great questions, and I’ll try my best to answer each one clearly: 1. Work Experience Section It’s great that you’re already reflecting on the skills you’ve gained from your roles. While the STAR method (Situation, Task...
  8. Ram Sabaratnam

    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hey :) Although I haven’t had to answer this exact question for an application, I did have to answer something similar during an interview. I also remember thinking that it felt quite tricky to answer a question like this since I hadn’t worked at the firm yet. But when they ask how you’ll...
  9. Ram Sabaratnam

    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @futuretcholder First off, well done for getting your application in! I know how nerve-wracking it can be to submit, and it's great that you’ve already taken that step. Regarding the typos, I’ve actually made similar mistakes in the past, and still managed to get through to the next stage...
  10. Ram Sabaratnam

    Gap in studies and career progression due to mental health — will this affect my VS/TC applications?

    My pleasure @slb :)
  11. Ram Sabaratnam

    Gap in studies and career progression due to mental health — will this affect my VS/TC applications?

    Hi @slb :) Thank you for reaching out! First, I wanted to commend you for taking time off from school to focus on your health and well-being—that demonstrates strong self-awareness, which is a valuable trait in any profession, including law. I completely understand your concerns about...
  12. Ram Sabaratnam

    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thanks so much for your question @futuretcholder - Cooley is relatively new to the London market, so I completely appreciate your question. When trying to apply for training contracts, I often found it challenging to articulate how my background was relevant to the law firms I was applying to...
  13. Ram Sabaratnam

    Sidley Vac Scheme- Question

    Hi @Vdfrz :) Ideally, you would focus on a matter that the London office was involved in. However, this doesn’t always need to be the case. Sometimes individuals might focus on transactions or cases that were quite market-defining (but which the firm’s London office was not heavily involved in)...
  14. Ram Sabaratnam

    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi everyone! I’m Ram, a future trainee at Cooley LLP, and I’m thrilled to be joining TCLA as a Community Assistant (along with @Andrei Radu @Kay Aston and @Amma Usman). Some of you may know me from my previous account, when I posted as @Adrian_S during my time as a forum user. When I moved to...
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