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  1. Jaysen

    Day in the life of a trainee solicitor VLOG

    Nice to get an insight into the role. Thanks for sharing!
  2. Jaysen

    Hi all!!

    Welcome to the community :)
  3. Jaysen

    The Pharmacist Will See You Now. In Court!

    This is a great idea. Welcome to the community Iz - glad to have you here!
  4. How do Tech Stocks Impact Law Firms?

    12 February 2024 How do Tech Stocks Impact Law Firms?

    Full Disclosure: How do Tech Stocks Impact Law Firms? By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, The Story: US tech stocks are doing really well. A big reason is the Magnificent Seven - Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, Nvidia and Tesla - which has driven the US stock market to new highs...
  5. Elon Musk and the Delaware Court

    12 February 2024 Elon Musk and the Delaware Court

    Full Disclosure: Elon Musk and the Delaware Court By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, The Story: It’s 2018 and Richard, an unhappy Tesla shareholder, brings a ‘derivative claim’ against Elon and other directors. This type of claim is uncommon; normally companies bring claims, but in this case...
  6. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know how frustrating it can be to be rejected from a firm you really like. I would just keep in mind there are so many reasons why the rejection could have happened, especially given just how many thousands of people are applying for a small number of roles. It's very common for any recruiter...
  7. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Makes me so happy to hear this. Well done!
  8. The biggest challenges facing law firms in 2024

    2 February 2024 The biggest challenges facing law firms in 2024

    Full Disclosure: The biggest challenges facing law firms in 2024 By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, 1. How do law firms attract and retain talent in 2024, given the changing needs of a new demographic? The success of a law firm is based on the success of its people. Not only do they need to...
  9. The Business of Law Firms

    2 February 2024 The Business of Law Firms

    Full Disclosure: The Business of Law Firms By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, One aspect of being a lawyer that is commonly missed out is unrelated to the legal work or the commercial advice. It is the fact that you are joining a business. This is what we mean when we say the ‘business’ of...
  10. The Post Office Scandal

    27 January 2024 The Post Office Scandal

    Full Disclosure: The Post Office Scandal By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, The Story: Suppose you decide to run a post office in the 90s. You get to be self employed, while also serving a function in your local community. You enter into a contract with the Post Office, acting as their agent...
  11. The Houthi Attacks

    27 January 2024 The Houthi Attacks

    Full Disclosure: The Houthi Attacks By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, The Story: Many products aren’t made in the same country in which they are sold. They must be transported to their destination, by land, air or ship. Ships travelling from the East to the West often pass through the Suez...
  12. Jaysen

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher Interview 2021

    Here you go! https://classes.thecorporatelawacademy.com/courses/technical-case-studies/lectures/41837572
  13. The New York Times Sues OpenAI

    7 January 2024 The New York Times Sues OpenAI

    Full Disclosure: The New York Times Sues OpenAI By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, If I copied articles from The New York Times in this newsletter without attribution, permission or a fair use exception, I would breach copyright law. Copyright is an automatic protection, provided you have...
  14. Tingo Group Charged for Corporate Lies

    7 January 2024 Tingo Group Charged for Corporate Lies

    Full Disclosure: Tingo Group Charged for Corporate Lies By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, The story: Last year, short seller Hindenburg Research called out Tingo Group, a NASDAQ-listed fintech company, for being a sham. Shortly after the report, Tingo Group’s value fell by 60%. Since then...
  15. No Deal for Adobe & Figma

    7 January 2024 No Deal for Adobe & Figma

    Full Disclosure: Adobe/Figma: End of a Deal By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, The story: Adobe and Figma ended its planned merger, resulting in Adobe paying Figma a $1bn termination fee. The $20bn deal was interrupted by regulators in the UK and EU, with officials seeing the deal as a...
  16. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am so happy to read this. I have really enjoyed following your journey in the forum and I think you are inspiring to many of our members. A huge huge well done to you :)
  17. Jaysen

    My unusual journey to a TC

    Well done on Dechert, Ali. This can be a really tough process and admire your willingness to carry on.
  18. Jaysen

    Commercial Awareness 2023/24 Thread

    Yes this would be a relevant story if it's a general commercial question. I think you have some relevant thoughts here - a few things you could consider: - Do some private equity firms target companies with a sustainability/ESG focus? - Where is this market going and what could this mean for...
  19. Jaysen

    Does Premium membership include case studies?

    Hey @BuddingLawyer, While we don't have written exercises in premium, what we do from time to time is structure a mock interview as a written exercise. In other words, what we'd do is send you a written exercise to work on in the hour, and we would provide you with marked-up feedback. We have a...
  20. Jaysen

    Do I get the free review straight after purchasing Gold membership?

    No catch - we made the Gold membership more cost effective than buying a one off review. You can buy it today and get your application back tomorrow, as long as you send it to us by 4pm :)
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