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Register on Zoom →Willkie Live: How to Write a Successful Vacation Scheme Application7 Oct 2025 5:30pm (UK) Zoom (registration required)Learn exactly how to write a successful application to Willkie Farr & Gallagher, with live examples + Q&A with Gemma Baker.
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Law Firm Application Tracker by TCLA - Free Resource
Hey everyone, I know this can be a really stressful time. You might be thinking - What firms should you apply to? When are the application deadlines? How do you track everything that is going on? We spent a few days creating a simple law firm application tracker so you can stay organised. We...- Jaysen
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Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2021/2022 - Law Firm List with Opening and Closing Dates
Hey All - Just to flag @BK is continuing to update the list on the first page. If there are any you think we have missed, please do let us know. Best, Jaysen- Jaysen
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Hi All :)
Welcome to the forum and good luck this year!- Jaysen
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Who is Admin on TCLA? Began bronze membership last week but still not admitted
Hey there - I will drop you a PM.- Jaysen
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The best SJT advice on the forum
Excellent idea @futuretraineesolicitor. Collecting advice like this is very useful.- Jaysen
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Hi!
Great to have another career changer on here! I know it's reassuring for others to see someone on the other side. Congratulations on your TC and welcome to the forum!- Jaysen
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TCLA Forum Survey 2021-22 (Win a 6 Month Premium Subscription + £50 Amazon Gift Card!)
It’s now closed!- Jaysen
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New Webinar: Answering Curveball Interview Questions - 2 July 2021
Yep, here is the first thread. The rest can be found in the Gold Members forum :)- Jaysen
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Redirected to Vacation Scheme from Training Contract Application?
Occasionally firms direct candidates to the vacation scheme if they feel they are better positioned there. That said, as you’ve already applied to the TC, I would stick with it - especially if it’s a large firm that accepts applicants from the direct route. Well done on your Watson Glaser test...- Jaysen
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New Webinar: Answering Curveball Interview Questions - 2 July 2021
Here you go: https://classes.thecorporatelawacademy.com/courses/interview-course/lectures/33429248.- Jaysen
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User Focus Group - 6 Months of Free TCLA Premium
That's correct! The winner will be sent an email :).- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Actually, apologies if this was unclear, you will need the right to work in the UK for this role. I'm sorry for any confusion caused by this!- Jaysen
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Amazing news, congratulations on the TC :). Of course - If you want to request access to our Trainee Forum here, you will then receive a PM from me for verification. We'll then issue you a badge!- Jaysen
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Are you considering 'commercial concept' quite widely? Note, this need not be something overly technical or related to commercial law. I would imagine there may have been scope for this at CAB or your other experiences, as it seems like you have a lot there!- Jaysen
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Hey! I think this would depend on the exact phrasing of the question (e.g. whether it was...
Hey! I think this would depend on the exact phrasing of the question (e.g. whether it was referencing university study rather than university activities), but generally, I think you would be okay with free legal advice clinics, even if this was at university. PS: activities like swimming can...- Jaysen
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Mishcon de Reya and Taylor Vinters Announce Merger
Has been a little while since we've had one of these. Mishcon de Reya and Taylor Vinters are "merging" ahead of Mishcon's planned IPO to create a new legal and consultancy business: https://www.cityam.com/mishcon-de-reya-announces-new-merger-ahead-of-ipo/. Although note it's not really a merger...- Jaysen
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!
Well done @OB!- Jaysen
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Ashurst Vacation Scheme Question
Yes, I would closely focus on the question and answer what a commercial lawyer does. You don't really need to incorporate your personal experience here, unless you want to make a reference to how you learned the things you did. You can mention the firm's podcast if you feel it's relevant to...- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Wishing you the best, I'm really sorry to hear things are difficult right now.- Jaysen
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