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  1. Jaysen

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

    Oh wow, this is incredible. I am so so happy for you @E.A, you really deserve this!
  2. Jaysen

    Future Trainees: We're hiring Application Reviewers and Community Managers!

    Hey guys, As you may have seen from our newsletter, we now have a new careers page where we'll be posting any new vacancies to join the TCLA team. As of September, we're hiring new Application Reviewers (apply by 22 September 2021) and Community Managers (apply by 28 September 2021) to help us...
  3. Jaysen

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

    Thanks guys, that's very helpful. The list has now been updated.
  4. Jaysen

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

    Hey Asil, we’ll be adding this to our commercial awareness article section tomorrow, so you are more than welcome to discuss it there when we do: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/ams/categories/commercial-awareness.1/. It’ll be uploaded as an article on ‘The Legal Profession This...
  5. Jaysen

    Thank you to Jacob - TCLA Forum Team

    Hi All, I hope you'll join me in wishing @Jacob Miller the best as his time at TCLA ends. Since joining the forum team, Jacob has gone above and beyond to produce a number of incredibly detailed guides to: Case Studies Negotiation Exercises Interviews Law Firm Practice Areas I think he has...
  6. Jaysen

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

    Thanks all, I've updated based on the posts in this thread so far. We'll do another sweep at the end of this week for updated websites.
  7. Jaysen

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

    Hey everyone, I hope you’ll all join in me wishing @Jessica Booker a happy two years at TCLA. No doubt many of you can see the level of commitment she puts into supporting you guys. TCLA wouldn’t be what it is without her!
  8. Jaysen

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

    Absolutely delighted for you, well done :)
  9. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Aha it's my fault for being slow. I'll PM you now.
  10. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Sorry for the delay - I will PM you too!
  11. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Will PM you now!
  12. Jaysen

    Hi everyone!

    Welcome to the forum! Great to have you on here :).
  13. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Thanks for contributing to this thread everyone. We have now opened up a new thread for the 2021-22 cycle. You can find this here. Useful Links TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (for vacation scheme applicants) TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion...
  14. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey everyone, Here is the master thread for all general discussion in the 2021-22 cycle. This is often best suited for discussion that does not fit into vacation scheme and direct training contract application queries. Useful Links TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22...
  15. Jaysen

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey everyone, Thank you to everyone for contributing to this thread. Please continue the discussion in our new thread for direct training contract applicants here. Useful Links TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (for vacation scheme applicants) TCLA General Discussion...

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