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  1. Jaysen

    Thank You - A Little Message From TCLA

    Hi All, I wanted to drop in to say a big thank you to everyone who has posted across the forum over the last cycle. While I don't post in the forum as much these days, I still read many of the posts, and it gives me a lot of joy to see the way you support one another through this process. It's...
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    90 Days To A Training Contract

    Hi everyone, I’m launching ‘90 Days To A Training Contract’. It’s an email series over the next 90 days, distilling everything that I have learned about securing a training contract. I hope this will be especially helpful to those who don’t have existing connections in law or access to an...
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    Webinar 1: Case Study Interview Crash Course

    Absolutely, it's available on TCLA Premium here: https://classes.thecorporatelawacademy.com/courses/interview-course/lectures/33276853.
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    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!

    Proud of you - well done!
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    Membership approval

    Hey there! I'm really sorry about the delay on this - we have a staff member away at the moment. I have approved your request :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Delighted to read this - well done!
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    American Express Summer Internship - Deadline Tomorrow!

    Hey everyone, You may have seen me flag this opportunity in our newsletter today. This internship with American Express is targeted at applicants from low income and underrepresented backgrounds. The goal is to provide paid work experience to those who haven't had access to opportunities like...
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    We're Hiring A Full Time Operations Executive ! Apply by 1 May 2022

    Hey everyone, I'm very happy to say that we are looking for our first full time hire 🚀 It's fully remote. You’ll be essential to our business. You’ll be working directly with me throughout the week, and I’ll train you on the day-to-day tasks I undertake. Week-to-week, we’ll discuss strategy...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Delighted for you. Well done :)
  10. Jaysen

    Hello!

    Welcome to our forum. It's great to have you on here and congratulations on your vacation schemes!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Wow, that's lovely to hear. Thank you. It's funny - I always look back on the podcast and see it as a little experiment that didn't work out, but it's really nice to know it did actually have an impact. Yes, I'm pretty certain it will return because it's aligned with what we're working towards...
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    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!

    A huge thank you to @RoughWood for donating their free premium month to @damiawo. We will be in contact shortly with the details :). Just in case this didn't lead to something, please feel free to nominate a member and we'll gift them a free subscription!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This was lovely to read. Well done you :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey All, I've just posted this on LinkedIn, but you guys should hear it from me first-hand: TCLA turns four years old today. I just wanted to say a big thank you to every one of you. We wouldn't around if it weren't for you, and I wouldn't be able to run TCLA - something I feel very lucky to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This is very kind of you to offer! Please send it to [email protected] :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey All, Just a quick reminder, in about 15 minutes, @Jessica Booker will be interviewing Laura Brunnen, a corporate lawyer and former partner at Fried Frank and Reed Smith. Laura will provide an insight into her experiences, and give her opinions on subjects like making positive impressions...

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