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  1. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Update: Commercial Awareness Article I decided to write about the impact of Brexit on the London markets and trading. I think that as the urgency of the pandemic has died down a bit, the true impact of Brexit is revealing itself. I'll admit that I was never in favour of Brexit, so my views may...
  2. j.s.cox

    Ashour's Journey to a TC

    How did this go? I'd love to read your article if you're up for it. I'm so impressed at how much time you are able to set aside for your goals, so I really hope to be hearing about your successes soon! I've really felt a boost from how you've supported my journey and I'd love to be able to...
  3. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Hi @AvniD Recession and Autumn Statement To understand how this will impact law firms and their clients, I think it is important to understand how this will affect individuals: In general, those who are middle-class and earning money in the range of the tax brackets that have changed will be...
  4. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Hi @Mohamed Ashour I'd love to discuss any articles with you further. I'm happy to discuss it here or as a DM. My special interest is in energy and the environment, so perhaps we could help develop each other's knowledge in this area? I also totally agree with you on Truss paving the way for...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don't know if it's the right way to approach it, but I've been following a few stories and thinking about how to apply them to law firms in My Training Contract Journey thread. You're welcome to read the ones I have already written. The way I go about it is finding a story I have found...
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    My Training Contract Journey

    Update: Commercial Awareness Article As COP27 is currently taking place and I have an interest in energy and the environment, I thought it would be interesting to do an article on the green ammonia plants that have been proposed. It's a really interesting idea! Recession The Bank of England...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It's not an error. They try to see how concise you can be. I would try find the most valuable point you can make for each question and only talk about that. 60 words is actually a little more than you first may think.
  8. j.s.cox

    Akin Gump Open Day Nov 2022

    Akin Gump Open Day Overview I had such a good day at this event yesterday! It really helped me understand the work that lawyers do in more detail and it challenged my perceptions of the firm a lot. It was also the first open day that the firm has ever run in their London office and we were...
  9. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Hi @AvniD ! I have a few more applications to get in before December and the deadline for Akin Gump is January 8th. I think I'll aim to get my application in by early/mid-December. I believe they screen on a rolling basis, but won't send out offers on a rolling basis, so I think I should be ok...
  10. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Update: This post is going to be dedicated to my thoughts on the Akin Gump open day, as it left me a lot to think about! Akin Gump Open Day Overciew I had such a good day at this event yesterday! It really helped me understand the work that lawyers do in more detail and it challenged my...
  11. j.s.cox

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They called me
  12. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    HI @DTB! I'm so glad that you have enjoyed following my journey and thank you for the congratulations! I made a post with how I tackle commercial awareness here: I use 2-4 of the resources I have listed above each day. I spend as much time as I have available on these: some days I spend 5-10...
  13. j.s.cox

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I believe you can use Link My Locker on Apply4Law. It should be an option to select on each Apply4Law before you properly enter your application.
  14. j.s.cox

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    At Skadden, they screen applications on a rolling basis and any that meet the benchmark are given a telephone interview. This is just to manage their workload, however, and applicants who apply on the deadline day will not be put at a disadvantage and their applications will be screened in the...
  15. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Moving back to some more updates today. As ever, new goals are in bold. Update: Norton Rose Fulbright I got a Norton Rose Fulbright Winter Vacation Scheme Offer!!!!!!! I can't begin to put into words how amazing this makes me feel. My hard work is really paying off! Ahead of the vacation...
  16. j.s.cox

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    NRF WVS!!!
  17. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Thank you for your confidence in me @Mohamed Ashour! I'm sure that seeking out ways to improve your commercial awareness undoubtedly makes you a stronger candidate too. I've detailed my commercial awareness journey throughout this thread, but here is a summary for your ease: Time taken to...
  18. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Thank you @RANDOTRON ! That's a really interesting question. I think one of the key defining features of a bubble is that when it has burst, it does not reinflate. As such, I don't think this is a dot-com bubble moment for the crypto market for a few reasons (I am taking crypto market to mean...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    In your reply you have just outlined at least four points you could talk about with AI! I actually love your 3rd paragraph in your original answer, perhaps you could use the four points you outlined above (effect on art world, philosophical questions about creativity, copyright issues, ethical...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is AI something you are genuinely passionate about? If you are writing about something you think will impress a firm rather than something you actually care about, it can be hard to get word count up. It would be better to be in a situation where you are looking to cut words. From reading your...

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