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    Being a commercial lawyer and interest (riba)

    Thank you so much for your replies!!
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    Being a commercial lawyer and interest (riba)

    Whilst I would like to pursue my goal to become a commercial lawyer, I am keen to avoid any dealing with interest (riba), as this is prohibited in my religion. I am aware this perhaps considerably limits my potential area of specialism, but I'm thinking perhaps areas such as employment, supply...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Personal statement/cover letter - we all know that it is not good practice to state qualities without any evidence. However, instead of stating a particular quality outright, such as being a team player and then giving an example, how about simply giving the evidence and leaving it to the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker - Thank you so much for your time and attention in helping us all!! When it comes to the cover letters for TC, I'm thinking a possible strategy would be to state the key traits the firm is looking for, and then state how I meet these/give examples, in the following format: Dear...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hello! Thanks for your reply, it's really encouraging, but I must add that it feels like I'm at the bottom of a gigantic hill! Well done on your achievements! If you don't mind sharing, were any of the ACs you've attended for a TC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I am a career changer, no legal background/work experience. I've applied for Mayer Brown TC and Bird & Bird VS, haven't heard back yet. My only question is, for non law degree/no legal work experience candidates, to demonstrate a commitment to a career in law, is it imperative to start the PGDL...
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    Commercial awareness - how to improve

    Hi guys, I've set myself the objective to increase my commercial awareness, what do you think of the process below? any comments welcome: 1- read a FT article, put it away 2- summarise the article out loud 3- try to be critical, look at the wider impacts 4- specifically try to relate article...
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    I got a TC offer on my first try !!!

    Congratulations!!!! How awesome!!! Please do share any useful tips, advice or anything for us lot!
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