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Join the live thread →Reed Smith is live in the forum nowAMA Live nowGraduate Recruitment and SQE interns from Reed Smith are here to answer your questions.
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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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Four Free Mock Interviews!
Hi All, We're delighted to announce a revamp of TCLA's Mock Interview Service! This service is run by two new members of the TCLA team: Mahesh is a trainee solicitor at a magic circle law firm. He completed three vacation schemes, and secured four training contracts. Chloe is a future trainee...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Hey all, A quick heads up to book your place before we post on social media tomorrow. TCLA is running a webinar this Friday on converting your next vacation scheme into a training contract. It's completely free, but places are capped at 500 (first come first served). You can register here...- Jaysen
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New Webinar Friday 11 June, 6pm: Convert Your Next Vacation Scheme Into A Training Contract
Vacation schemes can be overwhelming and daunting. How do you show a law firm that you are capable and motivated? What do you need to do to excel from day one? How do you deal with the doubt and self-talk? For the first time, we’re sharing our best advice on how to: prepare to stand out build...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
YES! Well done :)- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Delighted for you and really well deserved. Well done!- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Welcome back @Jony. Fun fact: This post of yours remains one of our most bookmarked posts this year. Nothing wrong with posting about alternative career paths/taking time out, it's great to see. Also brave of you to be trading cryptocurrency!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Wishing you the best of luck!- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Thought this was fascinating!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Glad you found it :).- Jaysen
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New Webinar Friday 4 June, 6pm: Managing Your Mental Health As A Future Lawyer
Hey all, Just a reminder that we are running a free webinar tonight at 6pm! We are delighted to be joined by Caitlin McFee, a magic circle associate and founder of Law Life Balance. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IXElR7eMR-qWWAZHZrDapw Caitlin will open up about...- Jaysen
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!
Delighted to have you here!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Ah, I remember your posts well. I'm absolutely delighted for you @tractor12, a fantastic testament to your perseverance over the past years. You did it!- Jaysen
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Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021
This ^. It's great that you are considering how to make a good first impression, but I would also be wary of being over the top. Sending group emails on your first day could rub some people off the wrong way. I also wouldn't say it's important to introduce yourself to everyone on your first...- Jaysen
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Today's spam - private message
Hi All, Thank you to those of you who have reached out about spam private messages via the forum. I apologise that you had to receive this message this morning. To stop this from happening via private message in the future, we have now prevented new users from sending private messages until...- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Apologies in advance if anyone received some spam this morning via private message. To stop this from happening in the future, we'll see if we can prevent new users from sending private messages until they've posted in the forum/met a threshold number of posts.- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Haha definitely, half the team will be animals. I know @Alice G has buddy?- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
There’s an Arthur these days!- Jaysen
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New TCLA mascot?- Jaysen
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TY TCLA
I will reach out to her today and drop you a PM if she is happy to chat!- Jaysen
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TY TCLA
Aha, this made my day - thank you :). You might also find this post helpful (she also started off pursuing the barrister route): https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/hearing-back-from-firms-ac-interview-tips-share-2018-2019.709/post-9626. We are all rooting for you!- Jaysen
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