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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
A fresh reminder of this ^ We just had a user (User 1) who reached out to another user (User 2) asking about interview questions for a particular firm. User 1 pretended to have also interviewed at that firm, making it seem as if they were just asking about the toughest questions that User 2 was...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hey everyone, Our forum is a big priority for us this year, which is why we're frequently on the lookout for experienced future trainees to join the forum team. With that in mind, I'm delighted to introduce @Neville Birdi. You can expect to see him around the forum answering your questions and...- Jaysen
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Out With the Old, In With The New(s)? Not for Facebook Australia
Found this to be quite a shocking decision by Australia! Equally, Facebook's response by temporarily banning news links from Australian users shows how powerful it is as an organisation. For us, it's worth keeping in mind one of the most relevant parties to the UK is the Competition and...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
In addition to the great comments the others have added, as a last resort consider trying to reschedule an AC, as opposed to dropping out. If you were honest about the stresses you are under next week, perhaps with the law firm that you are less fussed about, it may be possible that they could...- Jaysen
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TCLA turns three!
Hey everyone, TCLA turns three this weekend! I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you guys for being such a fantastic community. It's amazing seeing so many of you support one another through this incredibly challenging journey. A huge thank you goes to the team who has helped make TCLA...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
A huge well done to all of you guys, you should be very proud!- Jaysen
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Goodbye, Fiat: Tesla’s Investment in Bitcoin
Very interesting to read your thoughts on this. I remember seeing Brian's post when it popped up on Twitter. I can't say I'm convinced it'll deter investors/employees in a way that makes a difference to the company's financial performance. If anything, I think some people will be attracted to...- Jaysen
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Goodbye, Fiat: Tesla’s Investment in Bitcoin
Will be interesting to follow Coinbase's direct listing. Points to anyone who can explain why they chose a direct listing rather than a traditional IPO. For anyone who wants a fun read, here is their prospectus. I would actually recommend scanning through this - it gives a good insight into...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Think it’s this one: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/training-contract-success-stories.1404/- Jaysen
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How on earth do some people have 3 TC offers and further Vac Schemes lined up?
- a 2:1 or above - some form of legal work experience (or just a prior vacation scheme) - a high level of commercial awareness - strong application/interview technique- Jaysen
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How on earth do some people have 3 TC offers and further Vac Schemes lined up?
I have in mind three people who secured 4+ training contract offers. If I had to sum up a quality those candidates have, I'd say that in addition to everything you'd expect, they were very personable and had a lot of charisma. In other words, they could build a rapport with the person they were...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Brilliant news, well done!- Jaysen
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#2 The Legal Profession This Week - New Entrants To Legal Education
#2 The Legal Profession This Week - Flexible Working For Law Firms By Violet O'Gorman Law firm Clifford Chance has recently been inviting real estate agent pitches in a bid “to rethink its property strategy ahead of its City lease end” (The Lawyer). On 23 February 2021, The Lawyer...- Jaysen
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#2 The Legal Profession This Week - New Entrants To Legal Education
This thread is for the general discussion of the Article #2 The Legal Profession This Week - New Entrants To Legal Education. Please add to the discussion here.- Jaysen
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#1 The Legal Profession This Week - Flexible Working For Law Firms
This thread is for the general discussion of the Article #1 The Legal Profession This Week - Flexible Working For Law Firms. Please add to the discussion here.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I think this is so key. Most applicants start off by taking inspiration from other successful applicants. Do this too much and it often leads to answers that aren't 'bad', but they're unremarkable and impersonal. The answers end up sounding like everyone else's, and when a firm can only select a...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Have you had anyone review your applications?- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I'd just focus on the positives of the particular office you are applying to (rather than the negatives of the other ones).- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I never know what to expect when I check in on this thread- Jaysen
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