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Worried about my grades and Applications
The important part here is that you received an overall 2:1,, and the 2:2 modules won't stop you from getting a training contract. I would just make sure you nail the other parts of your application. Firms will also factor in the mitigating circumstances you submit :)- Jaysen
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Good luck!! You're going to be amazing :)- Jaysen
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Final Year International Law Student @ Uni of Leeds
Welcome to the forum Myra :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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I need some advice pursuing the PGDL now
Hi @RaniaH062002, thanks so much for sharing your situation. My sense is that you should do what you need to prioritise your mental health first, and you can review what you need to do to focus on your law firm journey later, even if that means taking some time out. Have you spoken to BPP and a...- Jaysen
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application prospects post-second year improvement
The way I'd see this is that (1) you clearly had extenuating circumstances in your first year and (2) you showed progression from first year to second year with a high 2:1. I'd still keep in mind the need to write many high quality applications to firms you are interested in (and definitely do...- Jaysen
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Rejections thread!
I admire your willingness to reflect on your journey. The main thing I'd say is that with a vacation scheme behind you, if you decide to go through another cycle, it'll help a lot. I hope you hang in there :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
With video interviews, I find the best way to get better is to practise. Ideally, you want to get as many reps in as you can of answering questions under timed conditions, until the countdown/question type doesn't really phase you. Have you tried our video interview simulator? @Amma Usman has...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
This is amazing. Well done you!- Jaysen
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Hello evryone I am a NON NLU student from INDIA in desperate need of mentorship
Welcome to the forum Ananya! I think it's very normal to feel lost. It's a completely new process that takes a while to learn for domestic applicants, let alone if you are applying from abroad. Probably the best starting point is our new wiki, including: Andrei’s guide to a winning...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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Due Dilligence Diaries (My TC Journey)
Glad you decided to create a thread. I look forward to following your journey @babylawyer1942 :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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Nothing safe is worth the drive (TC version)
I love this. Well done. I think a first will definitely stand out in your applications :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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Documenting my TC Journey (Escaping the trenches)
Keep up the hard work. You are doing great. I look forward to following this thread!- Jaysen
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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Nothing safe is worth the drive (TC version)
Best of luck. Looking forward to following your journey :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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Clifford gave me a Chance (A now SQE Journey)
Really enjoying your posts @LillyandSilver :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I thought it was a very backwards way to look at things. A better phrasing would be: 'we've realised that we need to do better to train junior lawyers.'- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
The best thing is to book a mock interview! We'll simulate it as closely as we can to the real thing - just tell us you want to an article-based interview in the form. This is because it translates really well to the real thing (you learn how to speak your answers under pressure, so the real...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
For draft email tasks, I would most recommend booking a written exercise. I'll then review it with feedback on your writing and a model answer :) If you're looking for help with a negotiation, we run virtual negotiations with small groups and have a discount available to Bronze/Gold members...- Jaysen
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Haha - I can do 70% off the first month of a new subscription as it's 7 years. Only valid for today and tomorrow!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I tried to change it from the hearts but sadly it crashes the site. I think we are stuck with it!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion