My journey to a TC

[Slog4TC]

I am a recent non-law grad from a Russell Group university. My final degree classification has not been confirmed due to the strikes, but I will receive either a high 2.1 or a first

I have been applying to paralegal roles since I graduated at the start of summer. I have not found any success - maybe due to the fact I do not have any law qualifications...?

I am considering self-funding the PGDL, starting in January, and applying to TCs from now, onwards. I have never applied to TCs before, as I previously wanted to pursue the bar.

I would really appreciate some advice. I am not sure if I am good enough to be trying for a TC. Scared about self-funding the PGDL - what if I don't get any offers!

Anyone in a similar position or have any advice? Would appreciate it so much.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Your A-levels (or other qualifications if it is an equivalent) will be fine.

Paralegal work as a non law grad will be more difficult though, so I am not surprised to hear this. You may want to look at non legal roles in law firms as a bit of a step into the sector or

It sounds like you haven’t really tried applying for vacation schemes/TCs yet if you were previously looking at the Bar. I would give some winter/spring vacation scheme applications a go and see if you have much success before then deciding on whether to do the GDL in 2024 - you can sign up to the GDL very close to the course date, and so you are not going to need a commitment for a good 4+ months.

 

[Runner]

I am a recent non-law grad from a Russell Group university. My final degree classification has not been confirmed due to the strikes, but I will receive either a high 2.1 or a first

I have been applying to paralegal roles since I graduated at the start of summer. I have not found any success - maybe due to the fact I do not have any law qualifications...?

I am considering self-funding the PGDL, starting in January, and applying to TCs from now, onwards. I have never applied to TCs before, as I previously wanted to pursue the bar.

I would really appreciate some advice. I am not sure if I am good enough to be trying for a TC. Scared about self-funding the PGDL - what if I don't get any offers!

Anyone in a similar position or have any advice? Would appreciate it so much.

I feel you can definitely do it! I was in the same position as you, worrying about the financial cost and time with PGDL, but glad I did as I have been been lucky enough to secure a TC at a US firm. If you would like any specific advice, feel free to DM me!

 

[Slog4TC]

Update:

Ashurst winter vacation scheme! was super surprised to get this after a questionable interview
Burges Salmon Assessment Centre next week
No word from Travers Smith, White & Case and Covington

 

[Slog4TC]

Burges Salmon vac scheme! Have moved this to spring due to clash