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  1. Jaysen

    Resolutions for 2022 🎉🤞🤔💪

    Love these and excited to see you start your new businesses!
  2. Jaysen

    Comment by 'Jaysen' in article 'Evergrande and Implications for Debt Capital Markets'

    Hey Dwight - well spotted. You are correct that this should be 'borrower' in this article, rather than lender (although note that it is possible for a lender to default). I will leave it to Jake to clarify the second point.
  3. Jaysen

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

    Completely echo this. I wish everyone a lovely Christmas break: please do take the time to look after yourself and switch off from all things application-related wherever you can. No doubt all of you deserve some time to celebrate how well you have done this year.
  4. Jaysen

    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    I promise it will become much easier over time. I would just be careful that you aren't spending too much time building a big bank of possible answers to questions. It's one of those traps that applicants can get into because sourcing information to possible questions feels productive. The...
  5. Jaysen

    Hello everyone!

    Welcome to the forum :)
  6. Jaysen

    Clifford Chance TC Virtual Assessment Day 2022

    Hey - I’ll drop you a PM.
  7. Jaysen

    Weekly Application Pitfalls

    Really interesting to hear your thoughts on week two @James Carrabino.
  8. Jaysen

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'm absolutely delighted for you, really well done. No doubt you've put so much hard work into this process. Thank you also for sharing this in the forum. I am sure this gives hope to other members who may not have legal experience or have been through several cycles. Please do celebrate!
  9. Jaysen

    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!

    Well done @RoughWood. It makes a huge difference to us in keeping the forum a safe space.
  10. Jaysen

    Video interviews - tips and tricks

    Hey Sarah, Can I just confirm you are following the below step to access the video interview simulator? Please email [email protected] with the subject ‘Video Interview Simulator’. Within 5 minutes, you will be automatically emailed a link to your video interview. You must...
  11. Jaysen

    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!

    Well done @Nicole15, it's very well deserved. Please email [email protected] with the subject line 'Forum Winner' and we'll sort this out for you :).
  12. Jaysen

    Turning down a Training Contract?

    This is really tough. I'm so sorry to hear you have to deal with this. I don't think you should ever have to brush things like this off and it doesn't matter how senior the person is - there are no excuses for being spoken to in that way. It's easy for me to say, but I don't think the point...
  13. Jaysen

    Does TCLA store its scholarship application data?

    Hey! I will drop you a PM later today.
  14. Jaysen

    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!

    Well done - I will drop you a PM!
  15. Jaysen

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher Interview 2021

    Here you go! https://classes.thecorporatelawacademy.com/courses/interview-course/lectures/33276853
  16. Jaysen

    Mayer Brown 5

    Dear Mr Dubes I am writing with regard to a spring or summer vacation placement with Mayer Brown. I would very much value this opportunity, especially having been inspired by Sally Davies’ recent Legal Cheek event and her professional journey. Being a XXXX, I know just how connected important...
  17. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Will PM you :)
  18. Jaysen

    Hello everyone! :)

    Welcome to the forum Miriam - well done for having the courage to introduce yourself! Here are a couple of links you may find helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tclas-most-bookmarked-content-2020.2890/post-45655...

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