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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I wouldn’t say so. I suspect they’ll be reviewing up to the deadline given how early it is in the year.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Will review this - I suspect the HL profile page needs updating. Thank you for flagging!- Jaysen
- Post #400
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Yes! Hoping to build an SJT simulator based with @Amma Usman’s help a bit later in the cycle. I too find this trickier because firms assess SJTs in different ways, but I can definitely see the number of firms using them.- Jaysen
- Post #399
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
That's what I'd do. It's broad enough that you can mention any early experiences that introduced you to becoming a lawyer, but I would make sure you also tie this into why you want to be a commercial lawyer specifically :)- Jaysen
- Post #376
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Is the firm you are applying to a commercial law firm? If so, I'd assume the question is basically asking why you want to be a commercial lawyer. We sometimes see this phrasing from firms that are a bit less 'commercial' in nature, so it provides you with scope to be broader with your reasoning.- Jaysen
- Post #364
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Urgent - Go to Exeter for Law or take a gap year
Welcome to the forum! Exeter is a great university. If you're thinking about taking a gap year just to understand more about the process, I wouldn't worry too much. Most people don't learn about vacation schemes and training contracts until at least their first year at university, if not a lot...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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White & Case Application – “Tell Us Something About Yourself”
I do like your angle, especially if you can talk aobut why it interests you and reference any experiences you have to back this up. Really, this question is about better getting to know you, beyond the information you've already provided (or information that doesn't well match). I usually...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
You definitely still have a chance with magic circle and silver circle firms. As long as you have a 2:1, that's all you need, especially if extenuating circumstances will explain any lower module grades. Regarding the second question, my personal view is you'll have a better chance applying to...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Yes :)- Jaysen
- Post #361
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I really hope it helps. Would be great to get your feedback :)- Jaysen
- Post #358
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
We'll be launching our own this Friday that I hope will help (just testing it at the moment). We'll have 500 questions for you to practise (100 per type!). Each one has a written explanation so you can understand why the answer was correct/incorrect.- Jaysen
- Post #356
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
These should be on our directory, if you navigate to the applying tab for each firm :) I would just keep in mind that some questions will change this year. Macfarlanes already has!- Jaysen
- Post #355
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
We sure do! You should get an email about this when you sign up, but please feel free to drop me an email at [email protected] if you haven't :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey everyone, Today is @Ram Sabaratnam's last day at TCLA as he goes on to start his training contract. I hope you'll join me in saying a huge THANK YOU to @Ram Sabaratnam for being such a helpful part of our community team and for being so willing to help so many people in the community. We...- Jaysen
- Post #332
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey @noahsmiit01 - thanks for flagging this. Will add this to the list! We are hoping to get both up as soon as possible (expecting the first week of Sept).- Jaysen
- Post #331
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26
We'll be coming back to everyone by the 9th September :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
That's fine. If you can drop me an email at [email protected], we'll make a note of this.- Jaysen
- Post #324
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I’d expect firms to look at different things here, but if I had to summarise themes: (1) how well you communicate it so someone with no knowledge of the topic can clearly understand it, (2) the depth of your analysis, and (3) how convincingly you demonstrate a genuine interest.- Jaysen
- Post #199
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Training Contract AC tomorrow - advice and tips
As you go in tomorrow, I want you to remember that you are talented. They'd be lucky to have you. It's impossible to know what's actually going to happen tomorrow, but what you can do is be enthusiastic and present. Try to really show your interest in the firm and highlight the best parts of...- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Not yet! @Ram Sabaratnam is currently working on an open day/insight scheme tracker, but we will add this to the list!- Jaysen
- Post #198
- Forum: Applications Discussion