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  1. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey everyone, Our forum is now updated to the latest version. You can read more here. Thanks!
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    Update Forum upgrade is now live

    Forum Upgrade is Live Hey everyone - we’ve upgraded the forum to the latest version. This includes: Improved security Improved stability Snappier performance Better image handling and optimisation Support for newer sign-in methods (e.g., passkeys) Better foundation for future improvements and...
  3. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This is tricky. I think I'd be upfront here and say that you are awaiting a post AC decision with vacation scheme dates that clash with the first set of dates. They're probably just trying to fill up the first set of dates and making sure candidates have a genuine reason. But it's not a *bad...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just an update on this: it's likely we'll get the platform updated tonight, so there may be a little downtime. You might also notice a few differences in the homepage. We're going to be restyling all of this anyway, but after the upgrade, please tag me if you notice anything isn't working as it...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey everyone, Just a quick note that later this week, we'll be upgrading our forum software to the latest version. This is the first in a series of changes we'll be making to the forum/TCLA in the next few months. There will be a little bit of downtime when this happens, and I'll let you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey everyone, I'm really happy to see so many successes this week. I’m really proud of all of you! I also appreciate how disheartening it must be if that isn't you and you've heard back from most of the law firms you applied to. If that's you, I'm hoping what I’m working on will help next year...
  7. Jaysen

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey @WeGotThis!, Which firm is this for? If there's no 'Dear XYZ', you can probably leave out the salutation :)
  8. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey everyone, I'm just running a test of pulling in previews of relevant FT articles into the forum. The idea is that you can see what's interesting to you easily, while you browse the forum. Any feedback on what would make it useful, please let me know.
  9. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This might help!
  10. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Not tone deaf at all. You should be so proud!!
  11. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    More/better(?) emojis are in the works!
  12. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes we do!
  13. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I agree with @Abbie Whitlock. I appreciate this is sad to see, but I promise the firm wouldn't still run ACs in March if they didn't have the space. The main thing I'd keep in mind is that if you're really good, a firm will find a way to make sure you're progressed. Please focus on your exams...
  14. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    PESTLE or SWOT can be helpful to think of commercial points when you're starting out, but I wouldn't recommend using it explicitly in the case study discussion. As you mentioned, it comes across as forced because it's trying to apply a rigid framework to a set of facts. You'd be better off...
  15. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Well done!!
  16. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thanks for the swift report all. To avoid doubt, we are investigating the two accounts. It is odd for two people to share the same forum account. But please report these things to the team rather than coming into the forum to attack a user. Thank you :)
  17. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    All still there :) Could you drop an email to [email protected] and Jessica will be able to check this for you?
  18. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Well done! I'd usually start by thinking about which firm you prefer. Some applicants will accept a TC offer and go on to do vacation schemes at other law firms. Understandably, it doesn't get discussed much, but this has happened for years, and it's always best to do what is right for you...
  19. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Here you go: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/where-firms-recruit-from-vacation-scheme-vs-direct-tc-applications-2024-2025.9147/
  20. Jaysen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    We'll miss you @Afraz Akhtar. Thank you very much for your help this month and good luck in your training contract!

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