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  1. Jaysen

    The M&A Case Study Experiment - Part 1

    Hi All, Further to the Building Your Commercial Awareness Issue I sent out just now, you can post an attempted answer to the mock case study in this thread. Just a bit of fun to help you practise your case study answers. I encourage you to give it a go even if you find it hard. Those who...
  2. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hopefully no one is checking the forum today, but if you are - Merry Christmas/Happy holidays :)
  3. Jaysen

    Requesting a zoom call on LinkedIn?

    I think it's a great idea. People may say no because they are busy, but this wouldn't be because a Zoom call is unprofessional.
  4. Jaysen

    Start Here: My Training Contract Journey 2022-23

    By way of an update, given how good the updates have been, we have decided to extend the deadline to participate in these competitions. Now, anyone can create a thread in the 'My Training Contract Journey' section of the forum between now and 31 January 2023 and still be eligible for the...
  5. Jaysen

    'My TC Journey' Competition: New Winner Every Month!

    Well deserved @j.s.cox. I enjoy reading your updates.
  6. Jaysen

    Jack's Training Contract Journey

    Glad to hear it was useful :)
  7. Jaysen

    My Training Contract Journey

    I think you've hit the nail on the head with 'enjoying' the commercial awareness journey. If you can find the areas that interest you the most and genuinely enjoy it, it'll show in the effort you put in and the quality of your answers.
  8. Jaysen

    MY TC thread

    I'm sorry to hear that - I know this can be demoralising. It's a great sign that you made it to the assessment centre stage though, as many applicants won't have. What's the plan for you now?
  9. Jaysen

    a confused law student's TC journey :)

    This is belated - but well done! Great to see this hard work paying off. How are the rest of your applications going?
  10. Jaysen

    Ashour's Journey to a TC

    Keep it up Mohamed! How are you getting on with your Linklaters application?
  11. Jaysen

    My TC Journey 2022-23

    Fingers crossed on Willkie :). My view with video interviews is to practise and record yourself under strict time limits as many times as you can. You want it to be uncomfortable when you practise because the real thing will be too. Keep watching yourself and try to iterate as you go - over...
  12. Jaysen

    My TC Journey through Vac Schemes

    Great to see the specificity of these goals. I hope you managed to send off Bird & Bird!
  13. Jaysen

    We Are Four Trainees at Shearman & Sterling LLP. Ask Us Anything!

    Meet the Trainees Learn more about each of the trainees below and the areas they are best suited to help with below: @lucyfoulkes My name is Lucy Foulkes and I’m a trainee solicitor at Shearman & Sterling, currently sitting with the Finance department. I am originally from Cardiff, Wales. I...
  14. Jaysen

    Introduction

    A big welcome to the forum Hannah. I think this is very admirable - please keep up the great work with your platform.
  15. Jaysen

    We Are Four Trainees at Shearman & Sterling LLP. Ask Us Anything!

    Hi All, I’m delighted to introduce four trainees at Shearman & Sterling LLP who will be running this Ask me Anything thread from today until Friday 18 November 2022. A big welcome to @lucyfoulkes, @NatashaRarity, @matthewadesina and @Zara.Khanche to the TCLA forums. We are really glad to have...
  16. Jaysen

    NQ positions, recruiters applying 2022

    Welcome back to the forum! We do now have a new private forum for future trainees and trainees. You can request access to join via this form.
  17. Jaysen

    The impact of interest rates on law firms - part 1

    Thanks for the feedback @Romiras.
  18. Jaysen

    Any other career changers?

    Love this initiative. Best of luck all - and you might find this thread helpful :)
  19. Jaysen

    My TC Journey 2022-23

    Glad to hear you have some time off to work on your applications! Best of luck with your video interview this week.
  20. Jaysen

    My Journey to a TC

    Great to hear you sent off NRF! That's understandable - I think it's a very different situation if you are also working full time while trying to write applications. How do you find scheduling your time to work on applications?

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