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  1. Jaysen

    Davis Polk Cover Letter

    I've seen a range of approaches based on the Davis Polk covering letters that have been submitted to us for review. If you haven't heard otherwise, it may be best to play it safe and at least keep the firm's address in.
  2. Jaysen

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I haven't actually seen a written exercise like this before, but my advice with all of the written exercises is to stick to the fundamentals. I would generally advise against going into the exercise with a particular set of key points/format in mind. You want to be able to adapt to the...
  3. Jaysen

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Well done! We have some free written exercises to practise here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/case-study-2-m-a-analysis.78/. Unfortunately we no longer have the capacity to mark these, but they still should be good practise!
  4. Jaysen

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm not sure if it was this one? https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/commercial-awareness-past-interview-questions-and-topics.1735/#post-14258
  5. Jaysen

    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    You'd want to start with researching the firm first. You can then use the information you find to think about what kind of specific challenges/opportunities the firm may face. Cybersecurity could definitely be an issue, but you want to think about why that's an issue for the particular firm you...
  6. Jaysen

    I am an Associate at a Global Law Firm. Ask me Anything!

    Thanks @LM, delighted to have you join the TCLA team. I have known LM for some time and they have achieved many fantastic things during their training contract. I hope you guys find this to be a useful opportunity to ask questions you may not normally be able to!
  7. Jaysen

    Lockdown LLM - yay or nay?

    That was similar to the reasons I chose to do a master's. If you are particularly keen to explore the law further (and are able to secure funding), that sounds like a sensible reason. I was lucky in that I was able to secure a grant to cover some of my fees, which made the decision easier - I'm...
  8. Jaysen

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Only if you were saying something substantive to go along with it (i.e. it genuinely relates to why you are applying to Freshfields). In that case, it can help to prove your point. If it's just for the sake of demonstrating you spoke to someone at the firm, it won't add value.
  9. Jaysen

    Lockdown LLM - yay or nay?

    My question would be why you are doing a master's degree - is it because you genuinely want to complete further study?
  10. Jaysen

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I see this as 'why OC?' and 'why you?' (based on your hobbies and interests). Personally, I'd leave out 'why commercial law?'.
  11. Jaysen

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

    Congratulations @Rhiannon! I will shortly drop you a private message with details on how to claim your free month.
  12. Jaysen

    Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)

    Welcome Bea! Wishing you the best of luck this year.
  13. Jaysen

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Agreed with Jess. I'd try to think broadly here - what else matters to you in a career at the firm? You could also develop skills and become a well-rounded lawyer at many City firms, what do you hope to achieve at that particular firm?
  14. Jaysen

    General Query

    Great points from Jacob. In additional to the professional risks, you might also want to consider touching on the personal consequences. Why is it important to you to have integrity in your career? What kind of lawyer do you want to be?
  15. Jaysen

    Technical questions

    Great points from Naomi. You may also find it helpful to take a look at the wording of SPAs, facility agreements and confidentiality agreements online (simply by doing a Google search). You wouldn't be expected to have done this, but I find it helps a candidate to see how contractual terms are...
  16. Jaysen

    Irwin Mitchell Vacation Scheme Application Question

    Personally, I prefer a discussion of what you would do, but I don't see harm in either approach.
  17. Jaysen

    Clifford Chance TC

    I'm afraid I'm only familiar with CC assessments in previous years (one on M&A, another on restructuring/insolvency). Will keep an eye out!
  18. Jaysen

    2021 Goals - What do you want to change?

    I can relate to this - things have been a bit bumpy this year for me due to family circumstances. I think I'm far better at setting goals professionally (and over-working), but I don't spend near enough time looking at my own anxiety/stress levels. I noticed I said the same thing in my 2018...
  19. Jaysen

    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Love this. I used to do something similar: I'd imagine that I already knew the interviewer and I was just heading back for a conversation. That's not to say I wasn't still formal, but I found this helped me to break out of 'interview mode' and build a closer rapport with a partner.
  20. Jaysen

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Sure, we can do this. I'd just flag that it's a little messy due to limitations on our platform (we'll have to cancel your subscription and re-sign you up to Gold with a coupon).

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