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  1. Jaysen

    My TC journey

    Well done on the scholarship @cityhopes - it looks like you are very much on top of things by starting early. In my time I have seen many applicants with extenuating circumstances go on to secure training contracts, so I would be encouraged by the fact that firms will take this into...
  2. Jaysen

    My TC Journey 2022 -> Onwards

    Hi @Ooshmate, When I was applying, I was also late to the application process so I know that it can sometimes feel like there is a lot of 'catching up' to do. I imagine you can see how much you have improved compared to last year and the year before, which is a huge part of this process. It's...
  3. Jaysen

    My Road To A TC

    Hi Aks, It looks like you have a wealth of interesting experiences already and I look forward to reading your Friday update. Let me know if you run into any challenges in this thread and I can share my thoughts.
  4. Jaysen

    Still haven’t submitted any vac scheme applications

    Best of luck Flora. I look forward to hearing more about your progress. Do you have a sense of how long it takes to write an average application at the moment?
  5. Jaysen

    My TC Journey through Vac Schemes

    Great to see that you have a sense of the practice areas you are interested in @LegallyRequired and well done on your AC with Allen & Overy! I'm curious to know why you are planning to apply to five to six firms, is this because they are the only ones you are interested in?
  6. Jaysen

    My Journey to a TC

    I really like these specific goals @traineedreamer, especially by setting a specific time frame to achieve them by. How has your progress been?
  7. Jaysen

    I am Beni and I want to get a training contract at a Magic Circle Firm

    Best of luck @Beni1995. No doubt your paralegal experience will be valuable for your future applications. Feel free to post any updates on your progress in this thread.
  8. Jaysen

    My TC Journey 2022-23

    Well done @laubedusixjuin. You are very on the ball with these applications. I look forward to seeing how you progress this year!
  9. Jaysen

    Ashour's Journey to a TC

    Well done for setting clear goals and being consistent with your updates @Mohamed Ashour. This is a great example of writing quick updates to stay accountable to your own goals. I look forward to seeing how you progress. As an international applicant, you may also find this document we put...
  10. Jaysen

    Start Here: My Training Contract Journey 2022-23

    Hi everyone, I believe setting specific, measurable goals can make a substantial difference to your progress when working towards your training contract. It means being intentional about how you spend your time and provides a framework to determine whether you are making progress. Even the...
  11. Jaysen

    My Journey to a TC

    Hi Jack, Congratulations on securing the scholarship and a big welcome to the forum. Looks like you are well on track if you have six applications already drafted. Please do feel free to update this thread to keep us involved in your journey and ask any questions as needed. Wishing you the...
  12. Jaysen

    Introducing Myself :)

    Thanks Jacob - welcome to the forum!
  13. Jaysen

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This is wonderful - well done and thank you for coming back to share your story.
  14. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Excellent news - well done! This isn't specific to Willkie but may help.
  15. Jaysen

    Introducing Myself :)

    Very happy to hear that Ming. Welcome to the forum - I look forward to following your journey this year.
  16. Jaysen

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This is brilliant news, well done! It always means a lot to us and the rest of the community when incoming trainees stick around to help out, so thank you. We'll be posting any opportunities to get involved here. We're expecting to announce a new round of hiring for the Product Lead team in the...
  17. Jaysen

    Hi everyone

    Welcome Jasmine. Wishing you the best of luck this year!
  18. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It's so nice to see a group like this start up. Well done all of you!
  19. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What a wonderful success story. Really well done - you should be so proud of yourself.
  20. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Wonderful to see from a long time forum member. Really well done :)

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