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  1. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If you only want to pay for a month, I recommend signing up and cancelling immediately in your account details. This way, you'll still have access to the month and it won't roll over!
  2. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Here is a link for 75% off, which is the biggest discount we've ever offered! Valid until Monday! A little thank you for being part of our community :)
  3. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Haha sure, what price makes it reasonable?
  4. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Have removed it - I think it was slowing down the forum too much!
  5. Jaysen

    Training Contract

    Welcome to the forum Temi. Glad to have you here :)
  6. Nvidia's Stock is Surging

    25 February 2024 Nvidia's Stock is Surging

    Full Disclosure: Nvidia's stock is surging By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, “World War II was decided by steel and aluminium, and followed shortly thereafter by the Cold War, which was defined by atomic weapons. The rivalry between the United States and China may well be determined by...
  7. Interest rates cause bank profits to rise

    25 February 2024 Interest rates cause bank profits to rise

    Full Disclosure: Interest rates cause bank profits to rise By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, The Story: HSBC experienced a sharp decline in its share price last week despite announcing an almost 80% increase in profits before tax. Meanwhile, Barclays’ shares rose 11% despite a 6% drop in...
  8. Former analyst sentenced for insider trading

    20 February 2024 Former analyst sentenced for insider trading

    Full Disclosure: Former analyst sentenced for insider trading By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, The Story: Imagine we’re playing the game Articulate!. You have a card with a list of words. You must describe each word to your team without saying the word. If your team guesses more words on...
  9. Jaysen

    Where firms recruit from (Vacation Scheme vs Direct TC applications) 2022-2023

    A more up to date list can be found here :)
  10. The Body Shop enters Administration

    20 February 2024 The Body Shop enters Administration

    Full Disclosure: The Body Shop enters Administration By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, The Story: It’s a bad thing when a long-standing retail chain collapses three months after being acquired by a private equity firm. You wouldn’t be wrong for wondering, ‘Shouldn’t the private equity firm...
  11. The UK's technical recession

    20 February 2024 The UK's technical recession

    Full Disclosure: The UK's technical recession By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, The Story: ‘How is the economy doing?’ It’s a tough question to answer, especially given the news that the UK entered into a technical recession at the end of 2023. You might read this and think, ‘Oh no, a...
  12. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Ah - I can't tell you how happy this makes me. Proud of you 🙏
  13. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Happy Valentine's to all my favourite people :)
  14. Jaysen

    Day in the life of a trainee solicitor VLOG

    Nice to get an insight into the role. Thanks for sharing!
  15. Jaysen

    Hi all!!

    Welcome to the community :)
  16. Jaysen

    The Pharmacist Will See You Now. In Court!

    This is a great idea. Welcome to the community Iz - glad to have you here!
  17. How do Tech Stocks Impact Law Firms?

    12 February 2024 How do Tech Stocks Impact Law Firms?

    Full Disclosure: How do Tech Stocks Impact Law Firms? By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, The Story: US tech stocks are doing really well. A big reason is the Magnificent Seven - Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, Nvidia and Tesla - which has driven the US stock market to new highs...
  18. Elon Musk and the Delaware Court

    12 February 2024 Elon Musk and the Delaware Court

    Full Disclosure: Elon Musk and the Delaware Court By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, The Story: It’s 2018 and Richard, an unhappy Tesla shareholder, brings a ‘derivative claim’ against Elon and other directors. This type of claim is uncommon; normally companies bring claims, but in this case...
  19. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know how frustrating it can be to be rejected from a firm you really like. I would just keep in mind there are so many reasons why the rejection could have happened, especially given just how many thousands of people are applying for a small number of roles. It's very common for any recruiter...
  20. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Makes me so happy to hear this. Well done!

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