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  1. Jaysen

    Introduction

    Welcome to the forum!
  2. Jaysen

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I'm delighted to read this - I have been rooting for you for some time to get that TC. Well done!
  3. Jaysen

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

    Post updated! A big thank you to @BK for helping me with this.
  4. Jaysen

    AC at DWF

    Hey, I'm afraid the advice they gave was a few years ago for that particular person in the forum. Apologies I can't be of more help here but you may find a search in the forum to be more useful (back then, we had a fraction of the threads we have now).
  5. Jaysen

    Hello

    Welcome to the forum :).
  6. Jaysen

    New Webinar! Understanding Anxiety and Depression to ensure you thrive - Thursday 29 July 2021

    Reminder that this is on tonight - sign up in the next 45 minutes! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Pc1OQfcmRUyUinIpS7ORkg
  7. Jaysen

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

    Yes - we'll be updating this tomorrow! Generally I'd expect it to be the end of October/first week of November.
  8. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Brilliant news, well done!
  9. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    So delighted for you @Celestie, really well done. I was in the same position and chose to do a master's - I'm so glad I did. I had to push back a bit with my firm to be able to go ahead with it before starting, but I think it's always worth trying if you want to do one. You should also be in a...
  10. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Ah that’s kind of you @Celestie - thank you. One day you can put that onto your CV!
  11. Jaysen

    Law Firm Application Questions

    Hey - yep we do have an older one in the premium forum. We'll look to update this for the upcoming cycle as soon as applications reopen.
  12. Jaysen

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I would suggest a very succinct, specific thank you email. Really, I'd just avoid being too long in your email or too informal. Otherwise, simply thanking them for their time is fine!
  13. Jaysen

    New Webinar! Understanding Anxiety and Depression to ensure you thrive - Thursday 29 July 2021

    Hey everyone, I know that many aspiring lawyers are worried about their ability to balance the role of becoming a commercial lawyer alongside supporting their mental health. That's why we are running this webinar series to support as many members as we can - completely free for anyone to...
  14. Jaysen

    TCLA Mission Statement and Updated Terms and Rules 2021

    Hey everyone, As we move closer to the new application cycle, we have added a mission statement to the TCLA forum and revised our terms and rules. We will also shortly send an alert requiring everyone to review the updated terms and rules before carrying on in the forum. Why are we doing this...
  15. Jaysen

    Vacation Scheme Task Simulation - Launching on Monday 19 July 2021!

    Task 2 of our vacation scheme task simulation is now live! Here is a little preview of the scenario: Gold members and scholarship candidates, you can participate directly here. Each participant will receive detailed feedback on their answers and a certificate for attempting an answer during...
  16. Jaysen

    Law Firm Application Questions

    Hey - have PM'd you about this.
  17. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Exactly right :)
  18. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Amazing to read this guys, absolutely delighted for you!
  19. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Will PM you now!

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