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Becoming Jessica Pearson (An International Student's TC Journey)
Sounds like an excellent game plan. I’m excited to follow your journey. And great thread title!- Jaysen
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
@Ram Sabaratnam and I are working on a tool to help as we speak :) Will share it here when it goes live!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Just sharing this podcast with Perkins Coie in case it helps for your interview!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Both of you!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
This is insane! A shout out to you for persisting. I can only imagine how tough that must have been. But you did it!!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hoping to post our podcast recording with Ian Bagshaw on Monday! Will be on LinkedIn and our YouTube: https://youtube.com/@20minutetc?si=yOsHjyqa_271SCxy- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey All, Just an early heads up that we will be locking this thread on the 1st August. It won't be going anywhere in case you want to search through old posts, but we'll be moving over to a new thread for 2025/26. This is because the next cycle is (already) almost upon us 😮 This year's thread...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
It is very taxing to do multiple vacation schemes. If it was me, I'd focus on the end goal: after another two weeks, you could come out with multiple training contract offers and you'll be grateful for what you've achieved (especially if they don't all convert).- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Here you go! We will be running new sessions with @Paul @ Paul Weiss this cycle :)- Jaysen
- Post #22,298
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Absolutely. The best one we have right now is this one. This will also make sure you get any upcoming emails ahead of the application cycle. The plan is to send you all the best information we have about how to get a training contract this year :)- Jaysen
- Post #22,297
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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application prospects post-second year improvement
Yes I do. I've seen people with worse grades than yours secure a training contract with MC/SC and US firms. The way I see it is that that's now out of your control. What you can do now is focus on getting on really good grades in your final year and nailing the law firm application process...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Worried about my grades and Applications
The important part here is that you received an overall 2:1,, and the 2:2 modules won't stop you from getting a training contract. I would just make sure you nail the other parts of your application. Firms will also factor in the mitigating circumstances you submit :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Good luck!! You're going to be amazing :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Final Year International Law Student @ Uni of Leeds
Welcome to the forum Myra :)- Jaysen
- Post #4
- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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I need some advice pursuing the PGDL now
Hi @RaniaH062002, thanks so much for sharing your situation. My sense is that you should do what you need to prioritise your mental health first, and you can review what you need to do to focus on your law firm journey later, even if that means taking some time out. Have you spoken to BPP and a...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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application prospects post-second year improvement
The way I'd see this is that (1) you clearly had extenuating circumstances in your first year and (2) you showed progression from first year to second year with a high 2:1. I'd still keep in mind the need to write many high quality applications to firms you are interested in (and definitely do...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Rejections thread!
I admire your willingness to reflect on your journey. The main thing I'd say is that with a vacation scheme behind you, if you decide to go through another cycle, it'll help a lot. I hope you hang in there :)- Jaysen
- Post #5
- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
With video interviews, I find the best way to get better is to practise. Ideally, you want to get as many reps in as you can of answering questions under timed conditions, until the countdown/question type doesn't really phase you. Have you tried our video interview simulator? @Amma Usman has...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
This is amazing. Well done you!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion