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  1. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @legal18 . Great question. Answers to questions of this type can typically be of anything and everything you deem to be sufficiently commercial, and will enable you to talk extensively about the sector-agnostic impacts (law firms and their clients alike). Weil is known for its corporate...
  2. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @livrobertson I completely understand how disheartening this feels, especially when you’ve poured so much energy into these applications. It's natural to feel like setbacks are steps backward, but think of them as part of the longer path forward. Getting two ACs last cycle shows you’re...
  3. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Huge congratulations! :)
  4. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @GV . I just did some background research and saw the firm’s scheme was rolling in 2019-2021. The position for 2024/5 remains unclear, however. I recommend submitting an application as soon as you reasonably can and with good quality if you’re drawn to RPC. Good luck with the applications :)
  5. Amma Usman

    The Weekly Brief: Commercial Awareness Updates

    Hey everyone! 😁 We’re back with the weekly commercial awareness updates. Today’s focus is on interest rates! Hope you enjoy the read, and feel free to drop any comments/questions to keep the conversation going. Update: The Bank of England's recent decision to lower interest rates to 4.75%...
  6. Amma Usman

    (NEW) Corporate Case Study Analysis

    Hi everyone! I hope you’re all having a wonderful Sunday. As we get closer to more interviews and assessment centres (AC’s) I thought it would be helpful to include a new fictitious Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) case study analysis. Hope you enjoy the read, and feel free to pop any questions...
  7. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @V2002 It seems the law firms are getting really creative with their questions haha! I’m loving it! To approach this question, choose one element of being a shaper, as seen in the question. In this example, I’ve taken a strong direction by choosing the "shaping a solution" aspect to...
  8. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey @Lastseasonwonder Good question! I remember having the same queries when I was applying. Looking at it now, some key qualities that come to mind are proactivity and strong communication skills. Here’s how I would structure my answer: - One-sentence Introduction: A brief opener...
  9. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @mfuturetrainee I agree with @Andrei Radu ’s point on circling round the general impacts and effects on law firms. It will be a great way to demonstrate commercial awareness during an interview - just be mindful to not focus too heavily on reflecting any personal political opinions on the...
  10. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @emma.d This is a great question! I was actually going to post a similar thread on this in the weekly commercial awareness brief today, and have included it in some more detail here. I’ve focused on five general headings, with some subheadings under each for ease of navigation. 1...
  11. Amma Usman

    Why Commercial Law? Investigating Your ‘Why’

    Hey @legal18 Glad you found the post helpful! To sum it up, you would integrate an open day into an answer for why commercial law, using primarily the work. Say, for example, through the open day you got some insights into a particular practice area and was able to see the legal/business...
  12. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Simi.O I completely understand how you're feeling right now. I remember during my first-year scheme application cycle, I was asked to complete a pre-recorded interview, and I completely froze until the time limit ran out. I felt exactly the way you do—disappointed and as if I'd wasted an...
  13. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @KBanana These are really great questions. I’ve included some tips below and some examples. Feel free to adapt your responses in the actual application form with your genuine interests and experiences! 1. What would be challenging for you as a trainee, and how would you overcome that...
  14. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Apple , you can certainly apply for direct TCs. You are right in suggesting that law firms have traditionally gone ahead with recruiting direct TC candidates from those who have already completed vacation schemes. However, this is in no way a prerequisite to a TC offer via the direct route...
  15. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @KSV , It’s a possibility for sure. However, my general approach is to not engage in political discussions in interviews unless asked.
  16. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @sibs23 , I would recommend definitely including both past vacation schemes and full-time jobs. Law firms really value direct vacation scheme experience as well as other roles. The benefit of including vac schemes is that it shows a direct expsoure to similar law firms and commercial law at...
  17. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @AS24, Thanks for the question. We’re glad you’ve found the tips useful! Given the word count of most application questions, I would say focus less on how HL can help them, although it will certainly be beneficial to do so. You should ideally go deep into the impact on HL’s clients...
  18. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @-legal- , Thanks for the question! Initially, I assumed “innovative developments” would mean focusing solely on technology, particularly AI. But as with any law firm application question, it’s essential to unpack the wording carefully. Here, “innovative developments” could encompass...
  19. Amma Usman

    Hello there!

    Hey @Marclegal , welcome to TCLA! We are so thrilled you decided to be apart of this community. Feel free to drop any questions at any point and the team (and community) will be happy to answer! :)
  20. Amma Usman

    Best way to make notes for LPC

    Hey @Sufiyaan I haven’t experienced the LPC specifically, but I’ve included below general tips that I consistently used and have worked for me. I hope you find some of them useful too. Organise notes by topic or theme: As you take notes, structure them by topic or key themes. This...

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