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I have an incredibly short turnaround between receiving my offer (Friday 20th Jan) and starting my TC (Monday 13th Feb). I'm freaking out a little! I've requested entry into the junior lawyers thing so just waiting on that being accepted but in the mean time if anyone could please give me any advice as I want to be as prepared as possible. What do I need to know/ where can i find it? Any nuggets or imparts of wisdom would be SO appreciated.

Thank you!
 

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    I have an incredibly short turnaround between receiving my offer (Friday 20th Jan) and starting my TC (Monday 13th Feb). I'm freaking out a little! I've requested entry into the junior lawyers thing so just waiting on that being accepted but in the mean time if anyone could please give me any advice as I want to be as prepared as possible. What do I need to know/ where can i find it? Any nuggets or imparts of wisdom would be SO appreciated.

    Thank you!

    Hey @forumusername,

    Wow, that is a very quick turnaround time.

    We actually have a thread on this in the JLC once you do get access (this should be approved in the next day). I'll share some of my thoughts in that thread shortly.

    Otherwise, I'm sure some others will come back to you on here :)
     
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    aishaalexandra

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    Hey @forumusername,

    Wow, that is a very quick turnaround time.

    We actually have a thread on this in the JLC once you do get access (this should be approved in the next day). I'll share some of my thoughts in that thread shortly.

    Otherwise, I'm sure some others will come back to you on here :)
    Hi Jaysen,

    Thank you so much for this! I really appreciate it. I will keep a look out for this thread once I get access.

    Many thanks!
     
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