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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Mid 2.1 is absolutely fine, I wouldn't worry. Aside from one or two firms (if that) known to be picky about grades, it won't be an issue for securing a training contract.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
I missed these posts last week, but a huge huge congratulations to each one of you for your training contract offers. Many of us follow you on your journeys as you post about your various application stages - and one of the best bits about this forum is seeing you guys come back to tell us you...- Jaysen
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!
Hey everyone, We've decided to allow 2021 winners in this thread to participate in our vacation scheme task simulation this month, as a thank you for your contribution to the forum. If that's you, simply request access to the Gold members only group here and instructions will follow!- Jaysen
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Vacation Scheme Task Simulation - Launching on Monday 19 July 2021!
Hey everyone, Over the past month, TCLA’s operations team and I have been designing a completely new programme, our first-ever vacation scheme task simulation, for Gold members and scholarship candidates. Based on real vacation scheme tasks, this simulation is unique because: You’ll learn to...- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
I think it's great that you are questioning whether the TC offer is right for you. Am in agreement with Andrew here - I'd try to explore why you feel those thoughts about this particular firm (is it down to notions of prestige? Do you feel you could secure a training contract with an even more...- Jaysen
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!
Well deserved :). Dropped you a PM!- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Lovely to see you guys getting offers, well done!- Jaysen
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Lets Turn this Vac Scheme into a Training Contract
You should be very proud of yourself, well done Charlotte!- Jaysen
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Well done!- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Sounds great, do you know which platform the website runs on? Unfortunately, I'm not the best person to ask when it comes to design. TCLA runs on Wordpress, which is pretty easy to tweak, but anything to do with design/branding we'll tend to send to third parties. Usually, I lean towards...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Delighted to read this - well done!- Jaysen
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New Webinar: Answering Curveball Interview Questions - 2 July 2021
Aha, what a question. Will be uploading this tonight!- Jaysen
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- Forum: TCLA General News
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Uploading this today :)- Jaysen
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Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme Interview 2021
Case study: RE board members "would we want to keep these people in the new company?" RE NDA "could the client disclose details to a commercial partner? If no, why could they disclose it to us as their legal representative?" ‘'Other than the pending litigation, who else do you think we might be...- Jaysen
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Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2021/2022 - Law Firm List with Opening and Closing Dates
Hey All, As law firms start to announce their opening and closing dates for the upcoming vacation scheme cycle, we'll keep an updated list on this below. In all cases, we'll post only when it's verified on the firm website with the link. We will also split between Winter/Spring/Summer where the...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Late to the party here, but I couldn't be happier to read this. Well done and well deserved :)- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Not sure if I've missed prior correspondence, but you haven't been rejected yet? You are right that it may very well still be a rejection, but it could also mean they are taking more time to get feedback and make a final decision. I can appreciate it's frustrating when others have heard back...- Jaysen
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Addleshaw Goddard Summer Vacation Scheme 2021 Interview
Addleshaw Goddard Summer Vacation Scheme 2021 Interview Case Study - What other documentation do we need from our client? What documentation do we need from the other side? What steps do we need to take for our client moving forward? Partner Interview - Why are you interested in...- Jaysen
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