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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

hmevey

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Sep 7, 2024
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For those who are Paralegals - can I ask what your notice is after your probation period? I am a paralegal at the moment and my notice after 6 months probation will be 3 months - and I am wondering if this is industry standard or just my firm.

I'm thinking who is gonna wait 3 months to hire a paralegal with 6 months experience 💀
One month after probation - for a full service city firm!
 

bangarangbass39

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Sep 13, 2023
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I still have no update from AG. There’s 3 weeks left for them to make a response - they said we should hear back within 10 weeks from the deadline. (I can’t remember where I read this so I might be wrong.)

I haven’t got a good feeling anymore
 

Amma Usman

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I have just been made a TC offer for the GLD! I am so happy, and I just wanted to thank everyone who has helped me during the application process!! :)
Huge congratulations @bluebell! We are extremely pleased to hear this, well done to you! Celebrate well and do keep us updated on how things go! 😁
 
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I have just been made a TC offer for the GLD! I am so happy, and I just wanted to thank everyone who has helped me during the application process!! :)
This is fantastic news! Congratulations and well done!

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