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Commercial Awareness Videos
This is a great idea! I think finding sources you enjoy makes such a difference. While I don’t know of many documentaries, here are a few video suggestions: I think Crash Course Economics is good: (albeit US focused). Same for Khan Academy. Ray Dalio on the economy: Bill Ackman (famous...- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread
Great explanation and fitting username!- Jaysen
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US Firm Interview Status Tracker
Such a great thread idea!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hey! I wouldn't try to think of particular subheadings beforehand because it's so dependent on an exercise, and you want to approach it with an open mind. Just keep in mind that you want something clear, concise and relevant. If you feel it's needed, you want something that allows the client to...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
This analysis is great - It has been a rollercoaster following the posts in r/wallstreetbets! I also think it's great that this situation has caused many people to take an interest in finance/the stock market. For anyone who is a bit confused by what is going on (and how this might be relevant...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Those with video interviews, you may find this helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/video-interviews-tips-and-tricks.2324/#post-47792- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
This was amazing to read, well done @Ricky!- Jaysen
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!
I think we've all noticed you on here! Well done - I will drop you a PM :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Checking emails: Applications Anonymous 6pm club?
While I’m not going through the application process, today is the first day I have removed email notifications from my phone. A weird feeling!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Great summary!- Jaysen
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!
Thoroughly deserved, well done @Holly. I will PM you now :)- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Well done :)- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Was late to the party here, although one user kindly messaged me last night about the account which was then banned. According to our records, it does look like it was a spam account based in the US. I'm unclear as to whether they were intentionally impersonating someone, or if they created a...- Jaysen
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My journey to a training contract
Hi Asil - no trouble, do you mean a premium member badge? If so, I will update this now.- Jaysen
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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Ban on pubs operating as Takeaways
I'm going to lock this thread now, this isn't really the place for this kind of discussion. Thanks.- Jaysen
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Case-study structure
Apologies - I know you messaged me about this. Generally, there isn't a set structure, and back when we used to review answers for this case study, I used to see quite a range of approaches. The key is to make sure you can communicate the most important information in an accessible way for the...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hey guys, Just wanted to pass something on. The first vacation scheme I ever secured was an application that I submitted at about 11pm on the 31st January. I wasn't planning on applying until a friend of mine flagged it up and said I should just go for it. If it wasn't for that application, I...- Jaysen
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Using A Subject Access Request for Law Firm Feedback
Hi everyone, I recently spoke to a future trainee who discussed using a subject access request to request feedback from a law firm. I know this has been discussed a few times on here, and it may be unclear how this actually works, so I asked them to write a detailed account of their...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Future Trainee Advice
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Apologies, I can't really go into detail on this one, but I think it's very firm-dependent. In my case, being unhappy (because of the reasons mentioned above) in a career that I'd worked so hard towards took quite a big toll on my mental health. I think the firm went above and beyond to make the...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
While I was there, I actually thought Weil was a great firm. You do work really hard, but I think it suits people who find the environment to be exciting. That said, I was quite unhappy. I think that's largely down to me pursuing a career that I knew deep down wasn't really what I wanted to. I...- Jaysen
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