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Jaysen reacted to vera.mekhonoshina's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with
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Hi @Lawlife5, I might be able to help out with this. From my understanding, you'd want to specify the exact things one might do at... -
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Hi! Here are some tips that always worked for me: I would suggest picking 2-3 USPs of the firm you would like to learn more about and...
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Jaysen reacted to vera.mekhonoshina's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
Hi @svb risk management intern, Great question. I would not necessarily treat it as a loss of words, since you should be emphasising...
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Jaysen reacted to londonlawyer's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
1 - 500 word cover letter 2 - Why have you decided to pursue a career as a commercial lawyer working in an international law firm? What...
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Jaysen reacted to vera.mekhonoshina's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
Hi @Mara, I'm sorry to hear that. I also know that it can get pretty repetitive when people tell you to keep pushing, to keep working...
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Jaysen reacted to ZNadeem's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
Yes, you can — just make sure to write it out in full the first time (e.g. private equity (PE)) and then use the abbreviation afterwards.
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Jaysen reacted to lilymawe1's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
Jones Day interview invite!
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Jaysen reacted to vera.mekhonoshina's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
This would depend on whether a particular practice area is part of your genuine motivations for commercial law! I don't think I...
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Jaysen reacted to vera.mekhonoshina's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
Hi! I actually think that having a crystal-clear idea about the one specific area you would want to practice in is not as common as...
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Jaysen reacted to tenibankoleolusina's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
Hi there! Events attended in any cycle would be acceptable. I'm also pretty sure that Hogan Lovells say if you apply for Lift Off, your...
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Jaysen reacted to Bhavana's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
Just got Jones Day interview invite!
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Jaysen reacted to James Wakefield's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
TCLA/Willkie Open Day invite! 🎉
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Jaysen reacted to Lawlife5's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with 🤝 Friendly.Is anyone else feeling really stressed/burnt out already? I work full-time and still trying to prepare for the cycle as efficiently as I...
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Jaysen reacted to ZNadeem's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
Hi! We’ve consolidated the two options, and what you see as Premium is now the new package.
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Jaysen reacted to WillkieGemma's post in the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26 with Like.
Hi @robertg22 - I have mentioned before that @Jaysen and his team are looking after the applications, so I'm sure they will get back to...