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  1. Jaysen

    Introducing Myself :)

    Thanks Jacob - welcome to the forum!
  2. Jaysen

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This is wonderful - well done and thank you for coming back to share your story.
  3. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Excellent news - well done! This isn't specific to Willkie but may help.
  4. Jaysen

    Introducing Myself :)

    Very happy to hear that Ming. Welcome to the forum - I look forward to following your journey this year.
  5. Jaysen

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This is brilliant news, well done! It always means a lot to us and the rest of the community when incoming trainees stick around to help out, so thank you. We'll be posting any opportunities to get involved here. We're expecting to announce a new round of hiring for the Product Lead team in the...
  6. Jaysen

    Hi everyone

    Welcome Jasmine. Wishing you the best of luck this year!
  7. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It's so nice to see a group like this start up. Well done all of you!
  8. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What a wonderful success story. Really well done - you should be so proud of yourself.
  9. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Wonderful to see from a long time forum member. Really well done :)
  10. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey everyone, So this thread has reached two million+ views and 19,000 posts 😮 Just a heads up that we will be creating a new thread for the next vacation scheme cycle on Monday, which means we will be locking this thread then. Nothing will be changing, it will just make it easier to discuss...
  11. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It's so nice to check into the forum and see this. Really really well done for both of those training contract offers 👏 Please do stay in touch via the JLC! (And bonus points for the office GIF)
  12. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    A delight to open up the forum to read this. Well done!
  13. Jaysen

    We're hiring at TCLA! Both roles are fully remote.

    Hi everyone, We're hiring for two roles at TCLA, one is part time and one is full time. Both roles are fully remote to start on the 5th September 2022. This role is ideal for someone with a training contract offer or with graduate recruitment experience in the legal sector. We will also accept...
  14. Jaysen

    Case Study 2: M&A analysis

    Hey! I really wish we could, but unfortunately we are no longer able to provide individual feedback (this was much easier when we were smaller!). Good luck with your AC. I'm sure you'll be great.
  15. Jaysen

    Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021

    Love this - thank you very much for sharing!
  16. Jaysen

    P/A #4 Thursday 14 July 2022 - 5:30pm: Nailing Motivations: The Lessons I Learned From Reviewing Over 100 Applications

    Hey everyone! I know this month the focus turns to those direct training contract applications. Many people I speak to find it challenging to communicate their motivations in a law firm application, something that isn’t just an ‘interest in law and business’. It took me a long time to work out...
  17. Jaysen

    P/A #3 Thursday 7th July 2022 - 5:30pm: Networking Your Way To A TC

    Congratulations @Asil Ahmad for winning this week! I will drop you a message :)
  18. Jaysen

    P/A #3 Thursday 7th July 2022 - 5:30pm: Networking Your Way To A TC

    Hey All, You may believe there is just one path into law, one way to secure a training contract, one opportunity to make things count. But that’s not true. Once you learn how to cultivate genuine relationships, you soon realise how many doors are available to you. Real Examples Of The Emails...
  19. Jaysen

    P/A #2 Thursday 30th June 2022 - 5:30pm: My Training Contract Offers: Reflections on the Vacation Schemes that got me there

    It's always a pleasure to see those with training contracts stick around to help :)

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