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  1. Jaysen

    How can TCLA improve?

    This is great, thank you. We tend to redo our profiles between June and August, so I will add to this to the list.
  2. Jaysen

    How can TCLA improve?

    Thanks for sharing @SS21 - that is correct at the moment! Which Middle East focussed profiles would you like to see?
  3. Jaysen

    SQE Resit Policy by Law Firm

    I'll use this post to collate any noteworthy accounts from social media. 1. SQE marking error (Link)
  4. Jaysen

    SQE Resit Policy by Law Firm

    Thanks everyone. I will keep updating the first post the more I hear back. Please feel free to let me know as and when you hear of other law firms.
  5. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The nice thing about a short telephone interview is that you won't be asked that many questions, especially taken into account the introduction and a brief opportunity to ask any questions. Here are a few thoughts: 1. Test out the location that you are taking the phone call in. Make sure you...
  6. Jaysen

    Kindly Requesting Feedback for my Unsuccessful Latham First Year scheme application- is anyone able to review please (would be greatly appreciated)

    Feel free to send it to me via DM and I'll take a look :)
  7. What went wrong with Ted Baker?

    25 March 2024 What went wrong with Ted Baker?

    Full Disclosure: What went wrong with Ted Baker? By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, The Story: Ted Baker announced its intention to appoint administrators last week. The British clothing retailer follows the likes of The Body Shop and Wilko to enter into an insolvency procedure in the last...
  8. Central Bank Sticks to Interest Rate Cuts

    25 March 2024 Central Bank Sticks to Interest Rate Cuts

    Full Disclosure: Central Bank Sticks to Interest Rate Cuts By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, The Story: The market got a bit excited last week. This is not because the Federal Reserve decided to keep the interest rate the same (5.25-5.5%), but because it plans to stick with its series of...
  9. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey everyone - I have taken over the thread to share SQE resit policies transparently. You can find this here and private message me if you have any information.
  10. Jaysen

    SQE Resit Policy by Law Firm

    Hi everyone, One of our members started this thread and were a little worried to keep it up in case there was any risk for them as an applicant. I'm taking it over as I appreciate the concern. I know there is a lot of worry about how law firms view the SQE (and what happens if you don't pass)...
  11. Jaysen

    How can TCLA improve?

    I appreciate this - what would you like to see on competitive analysis?
  12. Jaysen

    How can TCLA improve?

    This is great. Let me see what we can do!
  13. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You might find this recording helpful from our recent live class. Also featuring @axelbeugre and @Aks.Khurana :) https://tcla.realms.tv/events/be65e2ad-327f-483a-8c26-d35e3ef60626/7cfd3aa9-fd75-4034-b142-5b7e5a6316d1
  14. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Ideally, I wouldn't do a word-for-word repeat, but it's no issue if the reasons are the same - it would make sense given you were providing your best reasons in the first interview!
  15. Jaysen

    International Student TC Journey

    Thanks to the member for trying to attach our guide for international applicants (written by International applicants). I hope it helps :)
  16. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You definitely still have a chance. The interviewer will take your whole performance into account, largely because an interview is not a test of whether you don't make any mistakes. The exception to this is if the question was about 'why this firm?' or 'why commercial law?', where it's very...
  17. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm really sorry to hear this and I admire you for being open about this in the forum. I think it's really hard to get your hopes up when you get an assessment centre, only to be rejected - and to do this for three cycles must feel devastating. Now, I would be concerned if you had been through...
  18. Jaysen

    Mock AC in London

    Let us know if TCLA can help! I think we could host you in our offices if you'd like a meeting room/share with you some mock resources.
  19. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is great news - well done on the interview. I appreciate it's harder to know what to expect when there is less information, but I'd take comfort in the fact that it's a short interview and designed to provide insight into the perspective of a lawyer. I think you're right. I'd typically...
  20. Private Equity and the Carried Interest Loophole

    18 March 2024 Private Equity and the Carried Interest Loophole

    Full Disclosure: Private Equity and the Carried Interest Loophole By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, The Story: Imagine I run a private equity firm. I raise money from investors, which I use, together with borrowed money, to buy private companies and turn them around for even more money for...

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