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My unusual journey to a TC
This is such fantastic news! Well done @Ali A, this is definitely a testament to all your hard work :)- NatashaS98
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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Vacation scheme Case research
No worries @Chiomaaa , glad it was helpful! :) Let me know if you have any further questions, would be more than happy to help you.- NatashaS98
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Vacation scheme Case research
Hi @Chiomaaa Is the application asking you to discuss a firm case? My advice generally when discussing cases in relation to a firm is to think about cases that best exemplify the firm's capabilities. Work backwards and think about the kind of practice areas and sector work Weightmans excels...- NatashaS98
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Congratulations @laubedusixjuin 🥳I am super happy to hear this!! It only takes for one firm to say yes - best of luck with the scheme and if you need any advice on how to prepare for the VS let me know!- NatashaS98
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Hi @sediofoifsf Well done on getting these 2 first year schemes - this is a fantastic achievement! If possible, I would try to do these 2 schemes - this is a discussion you can have with graduate recruitment by calling/emailing them about this (you are not the first person to have had 2...- NatashaS98
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When apply for direct TCs?
Hi @TobyHill, I think the answer here would depend as to what you mean by firms you have not done a VS for. For firms you have not applied for a VS for, you can apply to those firms whenever. You would just need to check when the application opens, if the applications are rolling and...- NatashaS98
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Join our next cohort of the TCLA Academy: develop your commercial and legal awareness
Learning about the business and financial world can be mind-boggling. It feels like there is an infinite amount to learn and it is difficult to know where to start. With so much jargon out there and with commercial law being so vast, you might question: what do corporate lawyers actually do...- NatashaS98
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- Forum: TCLA Premium Announcements
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Motivation
Hi @yzyzyz Thank you for sharing this – it take courage to be open about what you’re going through. What you're feeling is normal and very common too – I have also been there myself and I know how difficult it can be to get rid of that critical voice inside your head. Take people’s AC and VS...- NatashaS98
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hi all, I'm Natasha - a Product Lead at TCLA. :) I just wanted to come onto here to let you know about an opportunity that might interest many of you. We are looking for our next cohort of the TCLA Academy. The goal of this Academy is to help you develop your legal and commercial awareness. I...- NatashaS98
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Free Practise Exercise: Practise for Group Exercises and Case Studies with this Article!
Hi @aditya@tcla, This is an impressive response - your answer is structured and detailed. You have drawn on your commercial and legal knowledge on multiple occasions, drawn on the news (e.g. the Bank of England predicting the UK to be out of a recession) and how this might connect to the way in...- NatashaS98
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Free Practise Exercise: Practise for Group Exercises and Case Studies with this Article!
Hi @hadeeln - your answer provides a great starting point. I really like how you have set out your advantages and disadvantages here. This gives us a feel for how you might orally structure your answer in an interview and having this clear format really helps your interviewer or the other people...- NatashaS98
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Free Practise Exercise: Practise for Group Exercises and Case Studies with this Article!
Hi @Ghana M., this is a great and concise answer that touches on multiple facets of the advantages and disadvantages of ChatGPT, as well as the kind of practice areas that might be affected by this trend. :) I would like to underline however that it would have been crucial to link your answers...- NatashaS98
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Free Practise Exercise: Practise for Group Exercises and Case Studies with this Article!
Hi @georgiannna29! :) What you did well: - Consider not only the IP and data issues that may arise from running ChatGPT but also the operational costs associated with ChatGPT. - I really liked how you drew on Canadian venture capital firm Radical Ventures putting together a $500m fund to invest...- NatashaS98
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Free Practise Exercise: Practise for Group Exercises and Case Studies with this Article!
Hi @pinkpineapple, this is a great answer. Here is my feedback. What you did well: - I was impressed that you mentioned the development of Baidu's AI chatbot called Ernie. This original answer highlights your sound commercial awareness as well as your knowledge of the development of AI bots an...- NatashaS98
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Free Practise Exercise: Practise for Group Exercises and Case Studies with this Article!
Hi @justkeepswimming, well done on this well-articulated and concise answer. Here are my thoughts: What you did well: - Your summary was well-presented and articulated. - You have included evidence of your wider reading by discussing the pitfalls of other AI bots - drawing on other stories...- NatashaS98
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Free Practise Exercise: Practise for Group Exercises and Case Studies with this Article!
Hi @ALYH :) Here is my feedback on your answer: - The summary: You have correctly summarised the article at hand - well done on this! Please note, however, to be more specific with your language for clarity. It would have been better here to simply state that 'The launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT has...- NatashaS98
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Free Practise Exercise: Practise for Group Exercises and Case Studies with this Article!
Hi everyone! My name is Natasha - I am a Product Lead at TCLA and future trainee. :) With the assessment centre season in full swing and with you wanting to prepare for group exercises and case studies, we want you to practice using your analysis skills, develop your commercial awareness and...- NatashaS98
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Introduction
Hi @wh85bcl - I have just approved your membership request, thank you very much again for your patience on this.- NatashaS98
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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ml_vk2022's Training Contract Journey
Hi @ml_vk2022 - I really like how you are keeping such a detailed log of what you are getting up to and your to-do list (this really helps keep you accountable). Have you spotted a trend in the incorrect answers you have got for the assumptions question? Identifying whether there is a common...- NatashaS98
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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a confused law student's TC journey :)
Hey @confusedlawstudent, I definitely empathise with how nerve-wracking these ACs can be. You should be proud, however, of getting through that first AC - the first time doing something like an AC can feel scary because of not having done one before. It is something that comes easier with...- NatashaS98
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey