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  1. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think any approach is right or wrong - you can definitely write a good answer with both. However, since the question is framed in terms of the "biggest" challenges, I would try to identify what challenges seem to me to (i) impact clients most heavily (so ask yourself which of the...
  2. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Most people I know who are currently writing their Jones Day cover letters were not signing them off. Considering how comparatively low the word count is, I would personally not expect the graduate recruitment team to take any issue with it. Even in the unlikely case that they do, I would still...
  3. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @yeezyee! I recently answered a similar question by another user regarding how to update a successful application, I think you may also find it useful:
  4. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I definitely agree with @Amma Usman and @Jessica Booker's advice that you want to update your application. However, as they explained, this does not need to be any change in the fundamentals. So, in terms USPs, if a practice are was part of your why the firm reasoning, you could update your...
  5. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @m12 and @Walon290! While I don't have any details from this year, I did their VI last year. Based on my general VI experience as applied to the specific W&C VI, these would be my tips: Prepare really well for the big 3 (Why commercial law, Why W&C, Why me) and a few of the other very...
  6. Andrei Radu

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

    Hey @futuretcholder and first of all huge congrats, this is an incredible achievement! As for your questions, the guide @Jessica Booker linked is amazing and so is @Amma Usman's advice. Just to add to that some further thoughts from my own experience: Do: Try to anticipate before the...
  7. Andrei Radu

    A Nervous Training Contract Journey

    Huge congrats on all these events invites and for your first VS app @sammm10101! Keep this up 🥳🤩!!
  8. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @BonanzaBih_! So beyond the usual general google browse, firm websites and firm LinkedIn pages, Chambers (UK, US, and Global) and Legal 500 research, I mainly used legal press resources. Essentially, I would go through each available legal press resource and type in the name of the relevant...
  9. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @AS24! Just to add to @Ram Sabaratnam's great response, I've copied bellow an answer I gave to a similar question asked by another user. For context, he asked more broadly about how he can individuate a firm's practice areas beyond just ascertaining whether they are reputable or not (using...
  10. Andrei Radu

    words of encouragement needed

    Hi @needatccccc! First, thank you for sharing your story - I have faced many rejections too, but I cannot imagine how frustrating it has to be to get as close to the finish line like you have. In this circumstance it's completely normal to feel disheartened and hopeless. However, as cliche as it...
  11. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @LawLawLawLawLaw! The short answer is that you should still apply mostly for vacation schemes. This is is what I advised even candidates who had more than one prior VS at large firms and/or many other legal work experiences. The reason is that the vast majority of firms either (i) recruit...
  12. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker will be able to tell you more about this, but I would definitely not worry about your grades situation. Showing consistent improvement is definitely valued and first year grades tend to be taken into account the least. Besides a very few number of firms which are well-known to...
  13. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @ellabasing! I would advise you not to keep them the same. Although getting an open day at Latham definitely involves one of the most competitive open day application processes, it is still significantly less competitive than getting on a vacation scheme. As such, recruiters generally hold...
  14. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @James Wakefield! I've taken a look and found a statement from HL explicitly stipulating that "Please note there are no restrictions on applying for the HL Lift Off programme alongside a Vacation Scheme. However, you cannot apply for two vacation schemes or a vacation scheme and training...
  15. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @member7830! I do not think there is any general policy for this situation, so whether you will be able to switch to another open day date will probably depend on each firm's/head recruiter's individual attitude. When in the same situation with an HSF open day, I decided to be flexible with...
  16. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @lawadvice_23, I think you should not worry to much. As @fingersarecrossed said, the fact that you went to Oxbridge and got an overall 2.1 means most firms will not care too much about some of your lower individual module grades. Maybe just keep an eye out for the few firms that are known to...
  17. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would just say advised on the 'dispute' between X and Y or on the 'settlement' of X and Y. I don't think this would qualify as a case if there were no court proceedings involved and the term 'deal' is closely associated with transactional mandates.
  18. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I agree with @Jessica Booker's advice. The only situation when I would consider addressing the why commercial law element is if the question is formulated more broadly like 'Why do you want to be commercial solicitor at our firm?' and there is no independent 'Why law' section in the application...
  19. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @KBanana, I also agree with @Jessica Booker's advice that you should take the call. Even if you can't negotiate any flexibility around being available for the next 12 months, you will still be able to take leave for at lest 21 days, which should be enough to complete 1/2 vacation schemes at...
  20. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think there's much you can infer from it unfortunately. They might have different timelines and processes for reviewing open days and VS applications and thus have not reviewed it yet. They also could have reviewed it and reached an outcome, but not have communicated it yet - sometimes...
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