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    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!

    Delighted to have you here!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Ah, I remember your posts well. I'm absolutely delighted for you @tractor12, a fantastic testament to your perseverance over the past years. You did it!
  3. Jaysen

    Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021

    This ^. It's great that you are considering how to make a good first impression, but I would also be wary of being over the top. Sending group emails on your first day could rub some people off the wrong way. I also wouldn't say it's important to introduce yourself to everyone on your first...
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    Today's spam - private message

    Hi All, Thank you to those of you who have reached out about spam private messages via the forum. I apologise that you had to receive this message this morning. To stop this from happening via private message in the future, we have now prevented new users from sending private messages until...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Apologies in advance if anyone received some spam this morning via private message. To stop this from happening in the future, we'll see if we can prevent new users from sending private messages until they've posted in the forum/met a threshold number of posts.
  6. Jaysen

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Haha definitely, half the team will be animals. I know @Alice G has buddy?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    There’s an Arthur these days!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    New TCLA mascot?
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    TY TCLA

    I will reach out to her today and drop you a PM if she is happy to chat!
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    TY TCLA

    Aha, this made my day - thank you :). You might also find this post helpful (she also started off pursuing the barrister route): https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/hearing-back-from-firms-ac-interview-tips-share-2018-2019.709/post-9626. We are all rooting for you!
  11. Jaysen

    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!

    Very well deserved, your posts are always incredibly supportive. Will drop you a PM :)
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    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!

    @anon101 - just PM'd you :)
  13. Jaysen

    PGDL at BPP is awful

    It’s okay, I have edited my previous post to make it clear why the thread was locked. Just to be clear, I have absolutely no issue with you raising issues about any organisation and there is no conspiracy here - BPP does not have a ‘hold’ over this website. We will only lock threads and delete...
  14. Jaysen

    PGDL at BPP is awful

    You missed a large part of the discussion which was subsequently deleted. This is why that thread was locked. It had nothing to do with the BPP discussion - it was an argument between members.
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    PGDL at BPP is awful

    I’m going to lock this thread as this has derailed due to personal arguments between members (that have now been deleted). Feel free to open up a new thread if anyone would like to continue the substance of the discussion.
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    £5 Amazon Gift Cards for Every Interview Experience You Share!

    £5 Amazon Gift Cards for Every Interview Experience You Share! Hey everyone, We are updating our database of interview experiences for 2021! Over the past three years, TCLA's interview experiences have helped thousands of candidates better prepare for interviews at the UK's leading law firms...
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    TCLA's New Private Equity Course

    Hey everyone! You’ve probably heard the term 'private equity'. It sits behind some of the most well-known companies in the world, from Bumble to Odeon to Gymshark. You probably also know that law firms specialise in this area. Private equity has fuelled the practices of some of the largest...
  18. On Track for Recovery: Eurostar Secures £250 Million Covid-19 Rescue Package

    On Track for Recovery: Eurostar Secures £250 Million Covid-19 Rescue Package

    On Track for Recovery: Eurostar Secures £250 Million Covid-19 Rescue Package By Violet O'Gorman The Story After suffering greatly due to border closures and travel restrictions imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic, Eurostar has managed to secure “a £250 million rescue package from...
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    On Track for Recovery: Eurostar Secures £250 Million Covid-19 Rescue Package

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article On Track for Recovery: Eurostar Secures £250 Million Covid-19 Rescue Package. Please add to the discussion here.
  20. Jaysen

    PGDL at BPP is awful

    It's fine that you have strong opinions, but you also need to allow other people to have other opinions without personally attacking them. You seem to have a big issue when it comes to disagreeing with the content of someone's post without making snide remarks about their character.

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