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  1. Jaysen

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

    Hey everyone, So this thread has reached two million+ views and 19,000 posts 😮 Just a heads up that we will be creating a new thread for the next vacation scheme cycle on Monday, which means we will be locking this thread then. Nothing will be changing, it will just make it easier to discuss...
  2. Jaysen

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

    It's so nice to check into the forum and see this. Really really well done for both of those training contract offers 👏 Please do stay in touch via the JLC! (And bonus points for the office GIF)
  3. Jaysen

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

    A delight to open up the forum to read this. Well done!
  4. Jaysen

    We're hiring at TCLA! Both roles are fully remote.

    Hi everyone, We're hiring for two roles at TCLA, one is part time and one is full time. Both roles are fully remote to start on the 5th September 2022. This role is ideal for someone with a training contract offer or with graduate recruitment experience in the legal sector. We will also accept...
  5. Jaysen

    Case Study 2: M&A analysis

    Hey! I really wish we could, but unfortunately we are no longer able to provide individual feedback (this was much easier when we were smaller!). Good luck with your AC. I'm sure you'll be great.
  6. Jaysen

    Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021

    Love this - thank you very much for sharing!
  7. Jaysen

    P/A #4 Thursday 14 July 2022 - 5:30pm: Nailing Motivations: The Lessons I Learned From Reviewing Over 100 Applications

    Hey everyone! I know this month the focus turns to those direct training contract applications. Many people I speak to find it challenging to communicate their motivations in a law firm application, something that isn’t just an ‘interest in law and business’. It took me a long time to work out...
  8. Jaysen

    P/A #3 Thursday 7th July 2022 - 5:30pm: Networking Your Way To A TC

    Congratulations @Asil Ahmad for winning this week! I will drop you a message :)
  9. Jaysen

    P/A #3 Thursday 7th July 2022 - 5:30pm: Networking Your Way To A TC

    Hey All, You may believe there is just one path into law, one way to secure a training contract, one opportunity to make things count. But that’s not true. Once you learn how to cultivate genuine relationships, you soon realise how many doors are available to you. Real Examples Of The Emails...
  10. Jaysen

    P/A #2 Thursday 30th June 2022 - 5:30pm: My Training Contract Offers: Reflections on the Vacation Schemes that got me there

    It's always a pleasure to see those with training contracts stick around to help :)
  11. Jaysen

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

    Well done :)
  12. Jaysen

    Severe anxiety during vac schemes

    Of course, feel free to drop me a PM if you want to discuss this in the future. Best of luck!
  13. Jaysen

    Severe anxiety during vac schemes

    I just wanted to flag that you aren't alone here. I have long had social anxiety - it has improved over time, but I used to really struggle with this during my vacation schemes. A few things that helped me the most: Focusing on my strengths (trying to deliver good work) and just trying to...
  14. Jaysen

    P/A #2 Thursday 30th June 2022 - 5:30pm: My Training Contract Offers: Reflections on the Vacation Schemes that got me there

    Thank you @Asil Ahmad, @F1_Legal and @GL for sharing your experiences this week. It's very helpful to read your responses - if you didn't win this week, please do come back next week in the next thread, as we'll be giving a subscription away each week. Congratulations to @F1_Legal as this...
  15. Jaysen

    P/A #2 Thursday 30th June 2022 - 5:30pm: My Training Contract Offers: Reflections on the Vacation Schemes that got me there

    You have two weeks. This was no mistake. The law firm likes you. They are now looking for potential, not perfection. I know how hard you’ve worked for this experience. You’ve completed the hard part. Now, how do you complete great work on your vacation scheme? How do you network? How do you...
  16. Jaysen

    Premium Academy - An Eight Week Virtual Programme

    Thank you so much to everyone for participating - this was all a pleasure to read. Congratulations to @Koyin this week for winning the free subscription to TCLA Premium. I thought this was particularly good advice. I will drop you a PM now. Otherwise, we'll be running one of these each week...
  17. Jaysen

    Premium Academy - An Eight Week Virtual Programme

    Hey everyone, To mark the launch event of our new Premium Academy, we're giving away a free month of TCLA Premium today. All you have to do is comment and share your one best application tip below. We'll be announcing the winner at 4pm today ahead of the event tonight at 5:30pm :)
  18. Jaysen

    Premium Academy - An Eight Week Virtual Programme

    Hi everyone, As I'm sure you know by now, I’m a big believer in consistency to help you get to where you want to be. This means planning your week, identifying the top goal you want to achieve in the week, and taking small reps each day to move the needle. In the training contract journey...
  19. Jaysen

    90 Days To A Training Contract

    I'm really glad to hear that. The next one will be live very soon :)
  20. Jaysen

    TC Application Writing Group

    Would love to know how you find using it Alison?

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