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  1. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Amazing, huge congratulations @BonanzaBih_ …! I hope you have an amazing time at the Open Day and well done for securing it..! 😊
  2. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @AGRACHEL, last I took the test a while back, it was games-based!
  3. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @gimmeavacschemepls , I’m sorry to hear about the rejection. Please keep powering through, you got this 💪
  4. Amma Usman

    Essential Terms For An M&A Interview

    Hey @tosin4774 , @paralegal_1586 , @Legalstalker . Apologies for the delay of getting back to you - I had been defeated by the horrible flu. I have attached the link to the Mock M&A Case Study HERE. Hope this helps, and feel free to drop any questions in the thread :)
  5. Amma Usman

    Mock M&A Case Study: Analysis

    Hello everyone! I hope you’re all having a fantastic day. We’re entering the season of assessment centres (ACs) at law firms, and a hot topic for many of these ACs is Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)! So, in this thread, I’ll be guiding you through a short fictitious M&A case study and highlighting...
  6. Amma Usman

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

    Hi @rocky123 , Thank you for your question! I would say that all three factors—work experience, extracurriculars, and leadership activities—are highly valued in law firm applications as well. While commercial awareness is indeed a crucial aspect, leadership and a well-rounded skill set are...
  7. Amma Usman

    Applying after suspending studies

    Hi @rocky123 , Thank you for sharing your situation, and I’m really sorry to hear about what you’ve been through. I hope you’re feeling much better now. Given your impressive first-year results, I definitely think it’s worth applying for vacation schemes this autumn. You can address the gap in...
  8. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @VD19. The website says all the schemes are rolling. Hope this helps :)
  9. Amma Usman

    Essential Terms For An M&A Interview

    Hey @tosin4774. Sure thing, I’ll make a thread on this and post it on Monday 😊
  10. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @patternteddybear , I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been unwell, I hope you’re feeling better now. It’s amazing that you’re pushing yourself out there and applying for Spring/Summer schemes. Updating your CV is a great first step. I’d also recommend narrowing down which types of practices...
  11. Amma Usman

    Introduction and question

    Hi @Sofia V. , ofcourse! Always here to help. Let us know how it goes and keep us updated. Happy to answer any more questions along the way.
  12. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @F a v o u r , I’m unsure about Links in particular, but I know of some firms that have this policy.
  13. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @legal18. Where the exact time is unspecified, I recommend submitting as soon as possible on the 6th. For some firms where the time is not stated, this could be 12pm, 11:59pm, etc. So, just to be safe, sooner is recommended.
  14. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @jojo23. I expect this to be the case at interview stage mostly, but @Jessica Booker will have more thoughts on this.
  15. Amma Usman

    Introduction and question

    Hey @Sofia V. , thank you so much for your question! And a huge welcome to the TCLA Community - we’re super excited to have you here :) It’s absolutely wonderful that you’re already thinking about the next steps of your career path. I would say next summer is not early at all, with regards to...
  16. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @fingersarecrossed , I would suggest focusing less on the number of points you want to cover and more on grouping similar experiences together. For instance, you could combine extracurricular activities into one paragraph and positions of responsibility into another. It’s also a good idea to...
  17. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @gazdgazd11 , good question. For cover letters where there is no word count, I tend to not go beyond 650 words. This is because I feel anything longer risks the danger of skipping off on tangents, or saying the same thing but with overflowerly language. Ideally, the cover letter should...
  18. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @AS24 , here’s my take on it… Honestly, rejection is tough, and there’s no sugar-coating that. But it’s so important to remember that it doesn’t define your worth or potential as a future lawyer. The way I see it, these tests are often just a filter tool for law firms—they’re designed to...
  19. Amma Usman

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

    Hi @tosin4774 . Given the word count of most open day applications, I would say this is enough if you expand on it further. For this to be enough, however, M&A needs to be the firms core practice area/one of their core practices. If the firm has any Chambers Rankings on this practice, or if...
  20. Amma Usman

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

    Hi! I totally understand where you’re coming from. I think looking at the wording of the question is really important here. It’s not limited to just artificial intelligence—it also says or other technologies. So, think about any tech tools you’ve used, even if they’re not advanced AI systems...

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