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  1. Jacob Miller

    Foundations of Commercial Law: Practice Areas, Firm Groups and Applications *Monday Article Series*

    Introduction Something we’re very proud of at TCLA is the vast breadth and depth of advice that candidates have contributed to the forum. That doesn’t necessarily suit everyone, though – indeed, it can even be somewhat intimidating to those who are new to the world of commercial law. Maybe...
  2. Daniel Boden

    Vacation Scheme Preparation

    Hi guys, Per my post in the 'hearing back from law firms' thread, I thought I would create this so we can bounce ideas off each other and help each other out with any questions to ensure that we can all (hopefully) get those TC offers after this summer! I'll post my approach today but please...
  3. Daniel Boden

    Brexit updates, news and resources

    Hi guys, The Lawyer magazine recently released a very interesting article following a survey they undertook with law firms regarding their feelings towards Brexit and how it has impacted them so far. Bearing in mind what is currently happening in UK politics, I thought this would be a good time...
  4. Daniel Boden

    Challenges and Opportunities for law firms

    This question often comes up in applications and I think that one opportunity for law firms is expanding into emerging markets such as China. I recently found this article from The Lawyer magazine which I think offers a really good insight into China's Belt and Road initiative and the...
  5. Daniel Boden

    Macfarlanes Vacation Scheme Application Form

    Hi guys, Just thought I'd create this thread so people who are thinking of applying to Macfarlanes can bounce their ideas off each other. I myself did an Insight Scheme at the firm last year and, as a result, was able to go through the application form in a fair amount of detail with the...
  6. Daniel Boden

    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Application Questions

    Hi Guys, Think I've double checked that there isn't another thread about this BCLP's applications... So the firm has an interesting application form and has some questions that I haven't seen before as well as the standard questions: 1. How does BCLP align with your ambitions for your...
  7. J

    How to find the competitors of the law firms?

    Hi Jaysen, This is my first time applying to the law firms - so I am actually quite new to all this process and it has been a rather daunting process as I see for every place there are approx 70-80 applicants. I was currently looking at DWF as their deadline is in June so it gives me time...

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