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    Summer Training Contract Deadlines

    Hi All, Please see below for the summer training contract deadlines (March-July), thanks for the reminder @Helena. Please note that the firms listed in red/bold, do not recruit solely from vacation schemes. 29/03/2019 Slaughter and May (2021) Slaughter and May (Non-law 2021) Weightmans LLP...
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    Future AMA Sessions

    Hi All, With our recent success on the Reed Smith AMA live stream, the team and I are happy to announce that we will be continuing with future live streams, podcasts and transcripts with future trainees and partner organisations. We have trainees at Shearman and CMS who will be kicking things...
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    Dyson to move HQ to Singapore

    Interesting article on the reasons why Dyson is moving their HQ to Singapore, according to the CEO, this move has 'nothing to do with Brexit' - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/jan/22/dyson-to-move-company-hq-to-singapore
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    How do we differ from our competitors?

    Hi All, I have recently come across the above question during an interview, and I was wondering how do people tackle this sort of question? I try and mention a few unique features of the firm, i.e. innovative nature, high cross border deals, international reach etc.. It would be interesting...
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    New Year, New Me?

    Hi All, As we have now reached the start of 2019, we thought this thread would be ideal to discuss new year goals and resolutions. This year, I want to (try) and continue being fit and heathy, travel a lot more and learn to take breaks consistently. What are your goals this year?
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    Ask Me Anything: Future Trainee at Reed Smith

    Hey All, As Jaysen noted, we will be starting the AMA threads very shortly with future trainees/trainees at different firms, in order to motivate and inspire you all through the application process. In order to kick things off, Rachael Mintah, a future trainee at Reed Smith (a very close...
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    Book recommendations?

    Finally finished with this whole law shambabloyyy (this made up word somehow sums how I feel)... I now have time to read good books and I was wondering if anyone had any favourites they would like to share? Looking forward to seeing some responses :)
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    Video - How to get a training contract with a magic circle law firm?

    I am a HUGE fan of Eve Cornwell (yes I said it, hmu if you are too). I really enjoy watching her videos and just came across this one (see below) she posted this morning! In the above video she provides a lengthy timetable of what steps she took from first year onwards to secure her TC at...
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    Free TCLA memberships

    Hi All, We are very close to 1,000 members and in celebration of this we will be giving out free TCLA Premium (Silver) memberships to students over the course of November. We will choose one student every week based on their active/helpful contributions. Happy posting all and as always, any...
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    Training Contract Applications

    It only makes sense to make a seperate thread for members who are applying for straight TC’s this year (I know I am one of them)! So far, I am hoping to apply to CC, Freshfields and A&O. What about everyone else?
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    Positive thoughts only

    I wanted to create a positive thoughts thread for everyone during this rollercaster application ride. How does everyone remain positive?
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    What are trophy points & how do application reviews work at TCLA?

    Hi All, It has come to our attention that a number of students are looking for an application review without the requisite number of trophy points, please note that an application review will only be completed if you have enough trophy points. I will explain how trophy points are allocated and...
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    Firm updates following submission of applications

    Hi All, Due to popular request we have decided to create a separate thread relating to firm updates following submissions of vac scheme/TC applications this cycle. We hope this thread will make it easier for everyone to keep track of which firms are responding and when. Please feel free to post...
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    Morning or evening person?

    What type of person are you? I used to be a morning person but now I have turned into a night owl ‍♀️
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    How to answer ''Tell us about yourself question''?

    Any tips on how to answer the above question without sounding so boring? Trying to prepare for my upcoming VI so any tips and guidance would be welcomed :)
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    Why are investors pulling out of Saudi Arabia?

    The stock market in Saudi Arabia plunged as the nation prepare for sanctions over the 'disappearance' of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. In fact, stocks have dropped more than 9% since Khashoggi 'disappeared' almost three weeks ago. Further impact on the nation include: 1. The stock market tumbling...
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    How do you effectively manage your time?

    Evening All, With applications being the death of me (legit), I would love to hear about how everyone balances their time with apps -whether that means waking up early, sitting in a cafe or starting apps a week before the deadline (I do not do this) hahaha Or what do you do to make the...
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    Summer Vacation Scheme Thread 2019

    Hi All, Please post all your queries here. Thank you:)
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    Spring Vacation Scheme Thread 2019

    Hi All, Please post all your queries here. Thank you :)
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    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    Hi All, Please post all your queries here. Thank you :)

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