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    LPC - ULaw v BPP

    Thank you! I will be doing the full time LPC.
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    LPC - ULaw v BPP

    Thank you! I heard elsewhere that some students faced issues during covid, how have you found BPP's organisation?
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    LPC - ULaw v BPP

    Thank you. My TC is funded. How much time would you say the LPC takes per week?
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    LPC - ULaw v BPP

    I was wondering if anyone who is currently studying at either BPP or ULaw could help me to decide which one to choose? In particular, I was wondering if ULaw was fully open-book other than the MCQ's? I am also interested to hear whether this is the case for BPP? Also, I have heard that BPP...
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    Commute or Hotel

    Congratulations on securing the vacation scheme and good luck! When I completed in-person vacation schemes I commuted. The main issue I found was that the trains weren't always reliable. I left fairly early to leave time in case of delays and I often arrived home late. If you are on a...
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    How do young lawyers manage their finances?

    Thank you! That clears that up. I always wondered how lawyers would be able to invest without there being a conflict.
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    How do young lawyers manage their finances?

    This may be an obvious question but I was wondering what the rules on investing for solicitors are? Are corporate solicitors allowed a stocks & shares ISA due to potentially having access to more information through their job?
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    Paralegal Salary Expectations

    Thank you - this is very helpful!
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    Paralegal Salary Expectations

    Thank you! I will be applying to firms in Central London. I will probably apply to a mix of firms some US and then some UK firms.
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    Paralegal Salary Expectations

    I've been looking at some of the applications for paralegal roles with a view to apply after Christmas. Some of the applications seem to ask about salary expectations so I was wondering if anyone had any advice about what I should say. I don't have any experience as a paralegal. I was also...
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    Map of law firm office locations in London?

    It's not perfect but google maps shows some of the law firms. https://www.google.com/maps/search/LLP/@51.5169129,-0.1182606,14z/data=!3m1!4b1 Although many firms are missing from the map.
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    What actually is a trainees role in an M&A transaction- why is collaborative skills important to this?

    I think it depends on the exact firm. However, as a general rule trainees may be involved in managing the conditions precedent checklist which would involve communicating with other lawyers and non-lawyers to ensure that all of the necessary tasks are completed on time. Related to this, a...
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    How to add substance to my CV

    I think if you are successful in them then you should have enough to write a good application. I think the main thing is just looking at the competencies now and trying to find a good example for each of them. Then you can see where you may need to improve and gain more experience. Also, find...
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    Proof reading and drafting exercise for international firm? Help?!

    Is this for a paralegal job or for a VS/TC? If this is for a VS or TC then I would say the proofreading will probably be about spelling, punctuation and grammar. The drafting exercise will probably be about how you communicate information and possibly involve some commercial knowledge. For...
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    How to add substance to my CV

    Making sure you attend law fairs and open days is important. If they are virtual again this year, make sure you come prepared with questions and note down any relevant names. https://www.legalcheek.com/events/ and also look for any specific events any particular law firms are running...
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