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Welcome to the TCLA Forum Version 2.0!
I think a live chat function would make it even harder to scroll though many messages? (It would also mean we wouldn't retain the posts.) That said, we are planning to implement this for Gold members soon.- Jaysen
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- Forum: TCLA General News
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Welcome to the TCLA Forum Version 2.0!
You should be able to do this!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Incredible news, well done! You should be really proud of yourself :).- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I think so. I’ve never seen so many gifs in my lifetime.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Brilliant news, well done!- Jaysen
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Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*
Best of luck!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Checking emails: Applications Anonymous 6pm club?
Very impressed that you guys have managed this. Would be curious to know how it has impacted your stress levels!- Jaysen
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Training Contract Journey
Welcome to the forum @Jamim, wishing you the best of luck in your journey!- Jaysen
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Just wanted to give you a shout-out for having the courage to post something like this. I think it's something so many candidates feel going through the process (I definitely did). Asking questions like this helps other people to know they're not alone in feeling this way :). I think the...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
That Matthew Walker podcast was so eye opening to me!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Love this!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Would highly recommend checking out our latest article in TCLA's Interview Series: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/securing-three-training-contract-offers-as-an-international-candidate-with-ds.3257/. I found this candidate to be very inspiring: "Every single person’s...- Jaysen
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Securing Three Training Contract Offers As An International Candidate - With DS
Welcome to the next article in our series of interviews with future trainee solicitors. Today we are delighted to hear from DS, who successfully secured three training contract offers as an international student. 1. Who is your training contract with? Baker McKenzie 2. Are you a law or non...- Jaysen
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Video interview vs Application answers
Exactly, that's the way I see it too. I think it's also an opportunity to see whether there is genuine enthusiasm behind your answers, or whether it's something you've just memorised/said to impress.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Video interview vs Application answers
Yep definitely. It makes sense that the VI is very similar to the application answers if the questions are the same, because those would be your genuine reasons for answering those questions. The only thing I'd flag is that you'd want to adapt the way you deliver your answers for video (as I'm...- Jaysen
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Welcome to the TCLA Forum Version 2.0!
Everyone should now also see a 'stay logged in' button. This should keep you logged in now.- Jaysen
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- Forum: TCLA General News
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Welcome to the TCLA Forum Version 2.0!
We've made some changes here, I hope that helps!- Jaysen
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My journey to a training contract
Hey Asil, This is a tricky one. I think most people do apply closer to the deadline, it can just be harder because you are competing for fewer spaces. It doesn't mean that the firm won't still consider your application though. I'm afraid I don't know of Macfarlanes' specific situation, so it's...- Jaysen
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My Journey To A Training Contract
So good to see you on here Fahima, let us know if you need any help!- Jaysen
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