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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    RS PFO, absolutely gutted
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks Jaysen, will look into that now.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have a bit of a dilemma here guys, I have received an assessment as part of the DTC for a firm, and it includes a video interview. I am normally horrible with all types of assessments, but the video assessment is something I feel I’m extremely rubbish at. Can anyone give me pointers in how to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations man, really inspiring.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much for this Amma, I really appreciate this, and honestly this means the world to me at this moment in time.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Received a PFO from Paul,Weiss, as expected tbh, but pretty demoralising that they took this long to hand it to me.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations, amazing achievement !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone think it’s a good idea to connect with and message legal recruiters on Linkedin to assist me in landing a job at firms the practice commercial law or in-house legal departments?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The TCLA Summer Accelerator course
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Crisis averted now, but should I be getting a confirmation email to show that I have now registered? @Jaysen @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hopefully @Jessica Booker , @Jaysen @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman can assist us.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I need some help relating to the TCLA accelerator course. I have tried to enrol on the TCLA summer accelerator course, after receiving an email from Daniel, but it is now saying that I am unable to enrol because it is closed. Can anyone assist me in dealing with this, because I want to take this...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you for this Andrei, like you have stated, I doubt these issues would affect their satellite offices (mainly London) in terms of recruiting policies, but it’s quite interesting how they have removed/ changed their DEI policies or reworded them, to appease the Trump admin. Also wouldn’t...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Interesting developments taking place with Trump’s war on DEI of Big Law firms, and how it would impact recruitment of future talents to the respective firms that have made deals. Also would this affect the recruitment policies of the firms satellite offices around the world in the future?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You’re welcome. May I add that the best advice I could give in actually improving your understanding of Commercial Awareness, is the last point I make which is speaking to people, whether it be in this forum or with friends and family, as you will learn to develop how to formulate and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have just jotted down my understanding of Commercial Awareness. I hope this helps: *Commercial Awareness* Commercial Awareness in its simplest form means understanding how current events and trends, in economics, politics and global trends affects and impacts the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m on the same boat as you lool.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations 🎉🎉 now convert that to a TC, you got this💪🏾
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations on the TC offer🎉🎉 Well deserved!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Are you doing the spring vacation scheme btw?

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