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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...
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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...
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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...
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    £5 Amazon Gift Cards for Every Interview Experience You Share!

    £5 Amazon Gift Cards for Every Interview Experience You Share! Hey everyone, We are updating our database of interview experiences for 2021! Over the past three years, TCLA's interview experiences have helped thousands of candidates better prepare for interviews at the UK's leading law firms...
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    TCLA's New Private Equity Course

    Hey everyone! You’ve probably heard the term 'private equity'. It sits behind some of the most well-known companies in the world, from Bumble to Odeon to Gymshark. You probably also know that law firms specialise in this area. Private equity has fuelled the practices of some of the largest...
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    Want to be taught M&A by a corporate lawyer?

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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hey everyone! We'll be continuing the old vacation scheme thread in this thread. That thread is now locked. Just to be clear, nothing is changing - feel free to continue all conversations, advice requests, memes here. The only reason we're closing that thread is a) it is 999 pages long and...
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    Application Database

    Hi All, For premium members, we have just updated our application database! With almost 300 successful applications made to approximately 70 leading commercial law firms, TCLA’s Application Database gives you the chance to learn by example. These applications will give you an unparalleled...
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    Simmons & Simmons Vacation Scheme Interview 2021

    Simmons & Simmons Vacation Scheme Interview 2021 Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2021 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 11am - Introductions + instructions...
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    PwC Legal Vacation Scheme Interview 2021

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    Bates Wells Vacation Scheme Interview 2021

    Bates Wells Vacation Scheme Interview 2021 Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2021 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 30min competency interview Please provide a...
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    Dentons Vacation Scheme Interview 2021

    Dentons Vacation Scheme Interview 2021 Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. March 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2021 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 10:30 - Arrival/Talk from GR 11:00 - Written...
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    Kirkland & Ellis Vacation Scheme Interview 2021

    Kirkland & Ellis Vacation Scheme Interview 2021 Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme 2021 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. I attended the virtual...
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    Osborne Clarke Vacation Scheme Interview 2021

    Osborne Clarke Vacation Scheme Interview 2021 Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. March 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2021 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 10.45 Welcome Talk 11.15 Group Task 12.45...
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    #6 The Legal Profession This Week - IPO week

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    Called to Account: Proposed Overhaul of the UK’s Audit and Corporate Governance Regime

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    TCLA's Mental Health In The Legal Profession Survey 2021

    Hey everyone! Today, we release the findings of our Mental Health In The Legal Profession Survey 2021 (best viewed on a desktop/laptop), our first annual survey to better understand a) the mental health concerns facing aspiring lawyers and b) how law firms can support the mental health of...
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    User Focus Group - 6 Months of Free TCLA Premium

    Hey everyone, We're now working on TCLA Premium Version 3.0, which will be the biggest revision to our premium service since we started. I'm looking for up to 10 people who would be willing to join a focus group, spending the time to work through our premium content over the next few weeks...

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