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Has anyone failed the LPC. Lost TC?

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Hi I am about to embark on the last part of my LPC (my masters portion) and I have a TC secured. I recently saw a few posts on linkedin and twitter by those who lost their training contracts because they didn't get the required results needed. I am hoping with all my might that this doesn't happen to me but I was wondering if anyone has lost their TC because of their LPC results?? How common is this and how did you cope? I didnt even realise firms were ending TCs over LPC results and now it's seriously spiking my anxiety.
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Thank you to Jacob - TCLA Forum Team

Jaysen
Hi All,

I hope you'll join me in wishing @Jacob Miller the best as his time at TCLA ends. Since joining the forum team, Jacob has gone above and beyond to produce a number of incredibly detailed guides to:
I think he has brought plenty of positivity and humour to the forum, as well as a number of unique perspectives and creative ideas (he came up with the idea that led to our virtual office hours).

Wishing you good luck Jacob!

Best,
Jaysen
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SQE - paralegal work experience

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Hi All,

Following the recent developments around SQE I have been wondering whether it might be beneficial undertaking the SQE exam? I've worked as a paralegal for about 3 years now with a year of in-house experience. Just wanted to know if anyone had any thoughts on this?

I'm applying for VS/TC's but not sure if I should also go for the SQE as I've already got that experience behind me? :)
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Tier 2 Work Visa Sponsorships - Which firms? Insight from international students?

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Hi! I'm currently studying in Scotland on a Tier 4 student visa and I'm looking into applying for training contracts in Scotland (and maybe England). Are there any firms you are aware of that sponsor Tier 2 visas and some that for sure do not (e.g. Shoosmiths).

I have received conflicting information regarding this and wanted to know which firms to contact for those firms that do not explicitly state on their website.

If you are an international student who has secured a training contract with a firm that sponsors, I would love to hear your experience!
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Am i meant to apply for this? if so, will applying now disadvantage me?

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Clifford chance SPARK scheme has opened for first years and the deadline is in Feb 2022. Does this mean i should apply if I'm currently waiting to start university this September? If so, will i disadvantage myself if i apply now as i have no societies, work-experience or anything really to demonstrate core competencies or my successes.
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Will trainee salaries increase?

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With NQ salaries at US and MC firms rising, will trainees see a salary increase any time soon?

Market leaders in terms of trainee salaries are £55k and £60k. Whilst the norm for US salaries is £50k and then £55k.

Now that US firms have increased NQ salaries up to £145k-£150k, it would make sense for trainee salaries to increase. Many trainee salaries have not risen since around 2018.

GDL/LPC grants have also stagnated around the £10k mark, whilst the cost of living has risen.
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Online vs in-person LPC at BPP

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Hi everyone!

I have just been offered the opportunity by the firm that I am going to be training at to do the LPC online. Unfortunately, I have a very serious family health problem that I could much more easily manage with the LPC online (my family lives in mainland Europe).

Whilst I have received this confirmation, I am still wondering whether it is the right decision. My question is: to what extent will I miss out on the in-person experience? Is the live LPC a much better way to make new friends? Will it also be tougher in terms of absorbing the information? My main fear is that an online LPC doesn't allow you to get 'immersed' into the London legal environment as well as the in-person one.

Does anyone have any advice?

Thank you!
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'How many firms have you applied to' question

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I am currently working on the JMW application and one of the questions asks:
How many firms have you applied to, in which geographical locations, and why have you applied to those firms?
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Does anyone have any tips how to tackle a question like this? Should I list an honest number of all the firms during my undergraduate studies (I am starting LPC this September), or only during this application cycle?

Thanks for any input!
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LPC (prep and legacy notes)

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Hello,

I was just wondering if anyone has any practical tips or recommended resources for those starting the LPC?

I've searched the forums on here and key tip seems to be to just keep on top of the work load. I've also read people discussing 'legacy notes'; do people tend to buy these for every module and is there a standard/recommended provider to purchase these from?

Any general LPC advice is appreciated! :)
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Jaysen
Hey everyone,

Here is the master thread for all general discussion in the 2021-22 cycle. This is often best suited for discussion that does not fit into vacation scheme and direct training contract application queries.

Useful Links
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (for vacation scheme applicants)
TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion 2021-22 (for direct training contract applicants)
General Discussion Thread #2 (last cycle's general discussion thread)

Best,

Jaysen
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Jaysen
Hey everyone,

Please use this master thread to discuss direct training contract applications for the 2021-2022 application cycle.

Useful Links
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (for vacation scheme applicants)
TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (for all general queries and discussion)
TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2020-21 (last cycle's direct training contract thread)

Best of luck to everyone this cycle.

Thanks,

Jaysen
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Jaysen
Hey everyone,

It's back! Please use this master thread to discuss anything related to vacation scheme applications for the 2021-2022 application cycle. This can include everything from application and interview queries to news from particular law firms.

Useful Links
TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (for all general queries and discussion)
TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion 2021-22 (for direct training contract applicants)
Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2020-21 (last year's vacation scheme thread)

A huge good luck to everyone this cycle.

Thanks,

Jaysen
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