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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hey @futuretraineesolicitor - yes that's exactly right. You get feedback in the same meeting :)- Jaysen
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
This is amazing to read. Really well done - you should be very proud of yourself :)- Jaysen
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Yes you do :)- Jaysen
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Introduction from a Med Gen Student
Hi Giorgos and welcome to the TCLA community. I think your background will come across as very interesting to law firms. Feel free to create a separate thread in our 'applications discussion' section if you need any support on questions about your application forms or answering 'why law'. I...- Jaysen
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Which virtual event would be most useful for you right now?
Hey all - for those thinking of completing the SQE, I could use your help. I'm going to run a series of virtual events over the next few month for members of this community. To kick off, I'd love to know: what would be the most useful virtual event for you right now? If none of the above...- Jaysen
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Planning to complete the SQE? Introduce yourself here.
I appreciate you being so open about this OB. I expect this SQE forum will raise awareness of these types of situations and help law firms to understand what it's like from the perspective of students.- Jaysen
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Yes it's sad! But it happens every year as many people go away for summer/focus on exams - and I find it's quite nice to have a smaller community here to interact with during these months. It'll be back like this from September and it can be hard to keep up with everything!- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
Not at all! I'm a big believer in trying to avoid putting people on pedestals because it separates you from them/makes it hard to believe you can do what they do. And I'd apply this to myself - I was an aspiring lawyer like everyone here not that long ago and just decided to take a different...- Jaysen
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TCLA Forum Winners of the Week - Premium membership/Amazon voucher to be won!
I've definitely noticed how supportive you have been in this community - thank you for giving back!- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
Great point - I suspect this was actually referring to the following two lectures on equity/debt finance and financial statements: https://classes.thecorporatelawacademy.com/courses/technical-case-studies/lectures/41837548...- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hey there - yes, we had a breakdown of capital markets from a capital markets lawyer in our Understanding the Financial World course: https://classes.thecorporatelawacademy.com/courses/commercial-awareness-training/lectures/45950768 We also have a written breakdown in our Understanding the City...- Jaysen
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Of course - this should be working for you now.
Of course - this should be working for you now.- Jaysen
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Journey to a TC!
Sorry to hear this news. Looking forward to following your progress :)- Jaysen
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Just returned from holiday and this was lovely to read. Well done - we are very proud!- Jaysen
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How I managed working as a paralegal alongside SQE1
Agreed! I would say I spoke to quite a few candidates who worked alongside the SQE (both full and part time). It did sound very intense, but it does happen.- Jaysen
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Planning to complete the SQE? Introduce yourself here.
Welcome Alisha and thank you for introducing yourself! How are you finding the studying for SQE1 so far?- Jaysen
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Planning to complete the SQE? Introduce yourself here.
Thank you for introducing yourself Anisah. I can imagine it has been challenging to work full time alongside the SQE. Wishing you the best of luck for the SQE1 exam :)- Jaysen
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Really happy to read this. Well done :)- Jaysen
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Planning to complete the SQE? Introduce yourself here.
Thank you so much Cath and welcome to the community :)- Jaysen
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