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  1. Jaysen

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

    Absolutely delighted for you, well done :)
  2. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Aha it's my fault for being slow. I'll PM you now.
  3. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Sorry for the delay - I will PM you too!
  4. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Will PM you now!
  5. Jaysen

    Hi everyone!

    Welcome to the forum! Great to have you on here :).
  6. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Thanks for contributing to this thread everyone. We have now opened up a new thread for the 2021-22 cycle. You can find this here. Useful Links TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (for vacation scheme applicants) TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion...
  7. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey everyone, Here is the master thread for all general discussion in the 2021-22 cycle. This is often best suited for discussion that does not fit into vacation scheme and direct training contract application queries. Useful Links TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22...
  8. Jaysen

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey everyone, Thank you to everyone for contributing to this thread. Please continue the discussion in our new thread for direct training contract applicants here. Useful Links TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (for vacation scheme applicants) TCLA General Discussion...
  9. Jaysen

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

    Hey everyone, Please use this master thread to discuss direct training contract applications for the 2021-2022 application cycle. Useful Links TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (for vacation scheme applicants) TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (for all general...
  10. Jaysen

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

    Hey everyone, It's back! Please use this master thread to discuss anything related to vacation scheme applications for the 2021-2022 application cycle. This can include everything from application and interview queries to news from particular law firms. Useful Links TCLA General Discussion...
  11. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I think that's plenty. In reality, I doubt you'd be tested on your ability to format the opening of an email or memo. Jess previously shared this link which you may find helpful: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/technicalwriting/chapter/memos_-purpose-and-format-2/. In terms of style, I'd just...
  12. Jaysen

    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    Absolutely. The questions we list are just an example of some of the questions candidates have remembered. Every interviewer will likely ask different questions and change their approach depending on the candidate.
  13. Jaysen

    Hello!

    Great to have you on here @Maesha_x, welcome to the forum!
  14. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Ah I'm so delighted to you - it's thoroughly deserved. Well done :)!
  15. Jaysen

    Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2021/2022 - Law Firm List with Opening and Closing Dates

    We'll start a separate thread for this one soon! It's always quite tricky to say as some firms vary their application questions year-to-year. As the application is opening soon, I'd personally wait as Allen & Overy have changed their questions over the past couple of years.
  16. Jaysen

    Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2021/2022 - Law Firm List with Opening and Closing Dates

    From what I can see, no updates to the website just yet.
  17. Jaysen

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Incredible news, well done you!
  18. Jaysen

    Vacation Scheme Task Simulation - Launching on Monday 19 July 2021!

    Hey everyone, Task 3 is now live for Gold members! This time you have moved into the capital markets department, working on an IPO-related query. Here's a teaser of the kind of task you will be working on. By way of reminder, through this simulation, you'll learn to think about how you...
  19. Jaysen

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Delighted for you, well done :)

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