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  1. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This one generally depends on the firm. If it was me, I'd wait for the interview to mention it (especially if you are still open to London, but you just want to be considered for other locations.)
  2. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    We've seen both versions successful so I don't think it matters too much. My general rule here would be to answer the question first (which personal qualities make for a successful lawyer) and if you have a little space to tie it back to you, then that's great.
  3. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    With video interviews, it's fine to keep the content the same if nothing has changed. I'd just review whether there are any opportunities to improve the structure or delivery :)
  4. Jaysen

    TCLA Scholarship program

    Not just for graduates and yes they can!
  5. Jaysen

    Hi all :)

    A big welcome to the forum Oyinfayo. I look forward to following your journey this cycle - am rooting for you!
  6. Jaysen

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I'm really sorry to hear this. if it would help to have a quick call to talk it through, please feel free to drop me an email at [email protected].
  7. Jaysen

    Documenting my TC Journey (Project TC🚀)

    Smart! Am still working on this with @Ram Sabaratnam, but I’m hoping to have a first version out next week (and then we’ll add more questions over time).
  8. Jaysen

    Documenting my TC Journey (Project TC🚀)

    Great question! My suggestion with TCLA Academy is to try keep up with the quiz each day. You should quickly find your commercial awareness build up. For now, I wouldn’t worry about the live classes, curriculums, or article archive - that’s better if you have an interview coming up and want to...
  9. Jaysen

    Introduction

    Welcome to the forum Azaan!
  10. Jaysen

    Documenting my TC Journey (Project TC🚀)

    Excited to follow you in your journey @JasmineM9. I think it’s very smart that you’re first reflecting on the last year. Also a very good sign that you’re getting to AC stage at firms like Linklaters! I also have the same book (but I haven’t read it yet!).
  11. Jaysen

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    This is honest and very helpful feedback. Thank you!
  12. Jaysen

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    You are right! This one wasn’t recorded, but we’ll almost certainly be doing another session with Arun this year. Will record this time!
  13. Jaysen

    intro

    Welcome to the forum @yemzisi!
  14. Jaysen

    TCLA Scholarship program

    Amazing! Yes we hope to launch this in September - we are just looking for a law firm to sponsor it this year :)

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