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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
You are doing really well, keep it up!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Delighted for you, well done!- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Well done!- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Actually available to all premium members (bronze, silver and gold)!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Understandable. If you have a lot of reasons, you may find it helpful to write up a plan/bullet point the most important 2-4 points for you. I find this makes it easy to move things around/test different structures, without writing up the whole thing. Yes, that's completely fine. I would just...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Reading this, it sounds to me like you have plenty of compelling reasons to use: Initial interest based on your background/upbringing (I think this is particularly unique, but I'd keep this brief) What you prefer about being a UK solicitor rather than a barrister, based on your experiences so...- Jaysen
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Four Free Mock Interviews!
Good question - these will need to be used up in the next two weeks.- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Aha, Arthur says thank you!- Jaysen
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Four Free Mock Interviews!
Hi All, We're delighted to announce a revamp of TCLA's Mock Interview Service! This service is run by two new members of the TCLA team: Mahesh is a trainee solicitor at a magic circle law firm. He completed three vacation schemes, and secured four training contracts. Chloe is a future trainee...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Hey all, A quick heads up to book your place before we post on social media tomorrow. TCLA is running a webinar this Friday on converting your next vacation scheme into a training contract. It's completely free, but places are capped at 500 (first come first served). You can register here...- Jaysen
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New Webinar Friday 11 June, 6pm: Convert Your Next Vacation Scheme Into A Training Contract
Vacation schemes can be overwhelming and daunting. How do you show a law firm that you are capable and motivated? What do you need to do to excel from day one? How do you deal with the doubt and self-talk? For the first time, we’re sharing our best advice on how to: prepare to stand out build...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
YES! Well done :)- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Delighted for you and really well deserved. Well done!- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Welcome back @Jony. Fun fact: This post of yours remains one of our most bookmarked posts this year. Nothing wrong with posting about alternative career paths/taking time out, it's great to see. Also brave of you to be trading cryptocurrency!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Wishing you the best of luck!- Jaysen
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Thought this was fascinating!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Glad you found it :).- Jaysen
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New Webinar Friday 4 June, 6pm: Managing Your Mental Health As A Future Lawyer
Hey all, Just a reminder that we are running a free webinar tonight at 6pm! We are delighted to be joined by Caitlin McFee, a magic circle associate and founder of Law Life Balance. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IXElR7eMR-qWWAZHZrDapw Caitlin will open up about...- Jaysen
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