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  1. Jaysen

    Ask Jaysen (TCLA's Founder) Anything!

    I'd say it's worth doing if you have the time. I wouldn't say it adds much, but it can be helpful to show some evidence of your interest in commercial law (particularly if you lack existing work experience). It's also probably more useful where the virtual internship is for the firm you are...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Brilliant, thanks - will pass it on!
  3. Jaysen

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker, Just received this message - would be curious to get your thoughts? 'I wanted to inform you of an update which we received from CMS yesterday, in case you would like to update the information on TCLA: Internship Weeks: We have taken the difficult decision that we will not...
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    Virtual Opportunities With Law Firms - Updated List!

    List has been updated!
  5. Jaysen

    Private Equity

    You may find this article helpful: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-22/how-private-credit-soared-to-fuel-private-equity-boom-quicktake. I've written up quite a detailed guide to private equity within the TCLA's Weekly Report and Interview Guides course...
  6. Jaysen

    White & Case Interview 2019 - 2020

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2020 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2020 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 10:30 Arrival 10:40 Brief talk from Graduate Recruitment 10:45 Competency Interview...
  7. Jaysen

    White & Case Interview 2019 - 2020

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2020 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2020 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. You can choose from different 2 hour slot options throughout the day once you get...
  8. Jaysen

    White & Case Interview 2019 - 2020

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2020 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2020 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 3:15pm arrival, 3:20-3:50pm Interview with an associate & HR, 4pm-5pm Written task...
  9. Jaysen

    White & Case Interview 2019 - 2020

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2020 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2020 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. My interview was at 11am and arrived 20 mins prior. I was told to wait in reception for...
  10. Jaysen

    White & Case Interview 2019 - 2020

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2020 Please specify what the interview was for. Spring Vacation Scheme Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. Arrival- 11.45 Interview with Grad Rec and Senior Associate- 12.00 until 12.45 Written...
  11. Jaysen

    White & Case Interview 2019 - 2020

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. November 2019 Please specify what the interview was for. Winter Vacation Scheme 2019 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 9.50am Arrival, 10am Interview with an Associate and a member of Graduate Recruitment...
  12. Jaysen

    White & Case Interview 2019 - 2020

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2020 Please specify what the interview was for. Spring Vacation Scheme 2020 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 10.30 - 11.15 - Grad rec and partner interview 11.15 - 12.15 - Written Exercise...
  13. Jaysen

    White & Case Interview 2019 - 2020

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. November 2019 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2020 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 10:30 arrival, 10:45 Interview with graduate recruitment, 11:30-45 written exercise...
  14. Jaysen

    White & Case Interview 2019 - 2020

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2020 Please specify what the interview was for. Vacation Scheme 2020 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. Interview (45 minutes), written exercise (1 hour) Please provide a summary of each assessment...
  15. Jaysen

    Commercial Awareness Update - May 2020

    Redundancies on the Horizon for British Airways By @Rachel S The Story British Airways (‘BA’) has announced plans to cut 12,000 of its 42,000 workforce as coronavirus-driven lockdowns halt commercial air travel and airlines burn through cash. Parent company IAG revealed revenues fell 13% to...
  16. Jaysen

    Commercial Awareness Update - May 2020

    Hi All, Please see below the updates for this week (Wednesday 13 May 2020). Saudi Arabia and Warner Music – A Potential Top Hit? By @Sairah Saeed The Story Warner Music Group, the world’s third-largest music recording label, looks set to be acquired by one of the world’s largest sovereign...
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    Free Month of TCLA Premium - Every Week!

    Well done @LilLauLLB! If you want to drop me a PM, I’ll give you details on how to access your free month :).
  18. Jaysen

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Amazing, well done. Also goes to show that no news doesn't necessarily mean bad news!
  19. Jaysen

    Office Hours: Want to chat about your applications?

    Hey - due to capacity limitations, I'm only doing this for gold members at the moment.

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