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  1. Jaysen

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

    Really happy for you, well done :)
  2. Jaysen

    The Budget 2021 - Discussion Thread

    Hey All, We'll be writing a short piece on today's budget in our newsletter, but I would recommend keeping an eye on this in the news. We've seen this come up in interviews in the past. Here is our summary of the budget in March 2021. Feel free to also use this thread should you wish to...
  3. Jaysen

    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) Every Week (21-22)!

    Hey everyone! With our new Community Managers now working in the forum and the new application cycle in full swing, we are restarting our giveaway for a free month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) every week. You will also receive a new badge titled 'Forum Winner'. If you are already a future trainee...
  4. Jaysen

    Thursday 28 October: Thriving within a team to progress in your legal career

    Hi everyone, We're very happy to announce a new webinar this Thursday 28 October at 6pm! It’s completely free to attend. Brought to you by former litigator Claire Williamson, this session equips incoming trainees with the core skills needed to work constructively with their supervisor and...
  5. Jaysen

    Ask TCLA's New Community Managers Anything!

    A big welcome to the new Community Managers, we are delighted to have you on here!
  6. Jaysen

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Terrific news, really well done :).
  7. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Now it's your turn to get a dog @Dheepa!
  8. Jaysen

    CMS 'Relationship Firm'

    I do agree that all of these factors come into this idea of CMS becoming a "leading relationship law firm". The pages I can see referencing the term is the working for CMS page and the culture & values page. In my view, I would pick any of these that you feel are most interesting to talk about...
  9. Jaysen

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

    Hey everyone, I hope you're having a good week. Just to flag a couple of things on my end: 1. While I'm not around on the day-to-day of the forum as much as I used to be, it's a pleasure when I check in and see you guys helping one another through this process. I am really wishing the best of...
  10. Jaysen

    Law Firm Application Tracker by TCLA - Free Resource

    Hey there, we'll be uploading this to TCLA Premium by the end of next week :).
  11. Jaysen

    Law Firm Application Tracker by TCLA - Free Resource

    Hey everyone, I know this can be a really stressful time. You might be thinking - What firms should you apply to? When are the application deadlines? How do you track everything that is going on? We spent a few days creating a simple law firm application tracker so you can stay organised. We...
  12. Jaysen

    Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2021/2022 - Law Firm List with Opening and Closing Dates

    Hey All - Just to flag @BK is continuing to update the list on the first page. If there are any you think we have missed, please do let us know. Best, Jaysen
  13. Jaysen

    Hi All :)

    Welcome to the forum and good luck this year!
  14. Jaysen

    The best SJT advice on the forum

    Excellent idea @futuretraineesolicitor. Collecting advice like this is very useful.
  15. Jaysen

    Hi!

    Great to have another career changer on here! I know it's reassuring for others to see someone on the other side. Congratulations on your TC and welcome to the forum!
  16. Jaysen

    New Webinar: Answering Curveball Interview Questions - 2 July 2021

    Yep, here is the first thread. The rest can be found in the Gold Members forum :)
  17. Jaysen

    Redirected to Vacation Scheme from Training Contract Application?

    Occasionally firms direct candidates to the vacation scheme if they feel they are better positioned there. That said, as you’ve already applied to the TC, I would stick with it - especially if it’s a large firm that accepts applicants from the direct route. Well done on your Watson Glaser test...

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