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  1. Amma Usman

    Essential Terms For An M&A Interview

    Glad you found it helpful @allwillbewell. Let us know if you have any queries ;)
  2. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Lastseasonwonder. I had used a combination of both prose and headings, as well as bullet-points in my application answers and got progressed onto the next stage. However, often times I found myself using prose. I would say regardless of which format you use, ensure you answer all arms of the...
  3. Amma Usman

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

    Hey @ashwright, I have linked the glossary of M&A terms HERE :)
  4. Amma Usman

    Essential Terms For An M&A Interview

    Hello TCLA family! I’ve listed below a non-exhaustive list of M&A terms/definitions that should help out with interviews. As this becomes a hotter topic for law firm case studies, we hope you find this useful. Merger: When two companies join to form a single new entity, usually to expand...
  5. Amma Usman

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

    Hey @ashwright, great question! I have also read the book by Stoakes and I had the same exact feeling. It felt as though I was stepping into something totally knew, so I grabbed multiple highlighters and sticky notes to make points on things I wanted to remember or do some more research on...
  6. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Mentally and Physically Exhausted Applicant ! Yes, Simmons’ schemes are rolling. Hope this helps and feel free to let us know if you have any more questions :)
  7. Amma Usman

    PRIVATE EQUITY : A BASIC GUIDE

    Hello everyone! I wrote this article to demystify the private equity industry and provide more clarity on the basics. It’s a deep dive on the industry, so get ready for an exciting few minutes! WHAT IS PRIVATE EQUITY (PE)? • The investment of money into (typically) private companies, in...
  8. Amma Usman

    PRIVATE EQUITY : A BASIC GUIDE

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article PRIVATE EQUITY : A BASIC GUIDE. Please feel free to add to the discussion here.
  9. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Congratulations @leaaa2023 …!!!!! This is wonderful news. We are so pleased to hear this. This is a culmination of all your hard work and we hope you celebrate well! 😁
  10. Amma Usman

    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2024-25 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    Hey @sarahhhh, its up on the Vac Schemes tracker now :)
  11. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @SoonToBeTrainee . First of all, I want to say that what you’re feeling is completely valid. The cycle of rejection is one of the hardest parts of pursuing a career in law. Like you said, we all hear about the success stories, but so rarely do we talk about the rejections, the self-doubt...
  12. Amma Usman

    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2024-25 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    Hey @ashwright. Yes, you are right. The firm will only be offering spring and summer schemes this year.
  13. Amma Usman

    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2024-25 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    Hey @Peter Hsu. Yes, you are correct. With the larger law firms on the list, visa sponsorship is provided. It is worth checking the FAQ section of a firm’s website, as well as emailing graduate recruitment in case you have any questions surrounding a firms capacity to sponsor candidates.
  14. Amma Usman

    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2024-25 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    Hey @Samridhi Jain, yes we do Please find the link to it HERE. Let us know if you have any more questions :)
  15. Amma Usman

    First Year Scheme Deadlines 2024/25

    Hey everyone! With application season in full swing, we’re excited to share a new tracker to keep all of you first years on top of upcoming scheme opportunities. The list is live and will keep growing as more firms release their dates and first-year programmes—so stay tuned! Got any questions...
  16. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @VMS, thanks for your question! I would say that attending an open day before applying for a VS at a given firm would always be advantageous as it gives you a deeper opportunity to see the firm, its practices, culture, etc. The things you learn at an open day are items you could always...
  17. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @LW123, thanks for your question! Firms will not usually ask for proof of your work experience section, but you should be able to strongly talk about these in interviews.
  18. Amma Usman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Huge congratulations @bluebell! We are extremely pleased to hear this, well done to you! Celebrate well and do keep us updated on how things go! 😁
  19. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @jasonbourne , great question! It looks like the two parts of the question are closely connected, which is common with hybrid questions such as this. The first part focuses on how your interest in becoming a commercial lawyer developed. The second part builds on that, asking you to...
  20. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @jojo23 , it's amazing that you're taking this step again, and that's already something to be proud of! Every application is a new opportunity, and even though it can feel daunting, you've likely gained so much experience and insight since your first round. It's never too late to find the...

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