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    Membership approval

    Hey there, it typically takes one working day, unless we have trouble finding a subscription. I have dropped you a PM!
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    Law Firm Application Guides, Interview Database and 1:1 Training Contract Calls

    Hi All, We have been actively working to update the content we have within TCLA Premium. Here is a selection of the latest updates to premium over the last few months: Applications New Law Firm Application Guides We have written 10 new law firm application guides, which can be found in our...
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    Resit Question on applications

    Yes, I'd call the firm now and explain the situation. Generally, when problems like this come up, I think it's always better to talk this through as soon as you notice it. The firm isn't trying to catch you out, but if you leave it to the transcript, they may wonder why you didn't talk to them...
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    TCLA Forum Survey 2021-22 (Win a 6 Month Premium Subscription + £50 Amazon Gift Card!)

    Hi everyone, I have launched our new 5-minute survey for 2021-22. If you can complete this, you'll be in for a chance to win a 6-month premium subscription and a £50 Amazon Gift Card. If you don't want the premium subscription, you can also trade this in. Our yearly survey is an opportunity to...
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    Why is A&O considered cutting edge?

    I'm sure our members can appreciate that the forum can be intimidating and it is very difficult to read tone online. Everyone starts somewhere, so please don't feel you are not welcome. As Jess said, the more you can provide in your first post, the more we can provide useful advice :).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    The GIFs are back! It really is the new application cycle 😄.
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    Introduction! :)

    Welcome to the forum Alvan, great to see you on here.
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    Hi Everyone,

    Welcome to the forum guys!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Oh wow, this is incredible. I am so so happy for you @E.A, you really deserve this!
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    Future Trainees: We're hiring Application Reviewers and Community Managers!

    Hey guys, As you may have seen from our newsletter, we now have a new careers page where we'll be posting any new vacancies to join the TCLA team. As of September, we're hiring new Application Reviewers (apply by 22 September 2021) and Community Managers (apply by 28 September 2021) to help us...
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    Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2021/2022 - Law Firm List with Opening and Closing Dates

    Thanks guys, that's very helpful. The list has now been updated.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey Asil, we’ll be adding this to our commercial awareness article section tomorrow, so you are more than welcome to discuss it there when we do: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/ams/categories/commercial-awareness.1/. It’ll be uploaded as an article on ‘The Legal Profession This...
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    Thank you to Jacob - TCLA Forum Team

    Hi All, I hope you'll join me in wishing @Jacob Miller the best as his time at TCLA ends. Since joining the forum team, Jacob has gone above and beyond to produce a number of incredibly detailed guides to: Case Studies Negotiation Exercises Interviews Law Firm Practice Areas I think he has...
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    Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2021/2022 - Law Firm List with Opening and Closing Dates

    Thanks all, I've updated based on the posts in this thread so far. We'll do another sweep at the end of this week for updated websites.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey everyone, I hope you’ll all join in me wishing @Jessica Booker a happy two years at TCLA. No doubt many of you can see the level of commitment she puts into supporting you guys. TCLA wouldn’t be what it is without her!

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