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    Is a conversion course necessary for a non-law undergrad to secure a TC?

    I'd agree with what the others are saying in that, whilst it may have no bearing on your ability to find a training contract, it will make SQE preparation an awful lot easier. I did the MA Law SQE1 and would not have found SQE manageable without doing the conversion part first as there is an...
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    VC / TC applications with SQE completed

    I did it online. The firm's preferred provider is completely online, but others are doing in-person studies with alternative providers for e.g. LPC. The firm aren't bothered.
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    VC / TC applications with SQE completed

    I can't think of a single logical reason why a firm would care about that so I'd question why you'd want to be somewhere that had those priorities. I've just finished the MA Law (SQE1). My firm has a different preferred provider, but I was already taking the course. They paid for my exam and I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Do I take it that every Shoosmiths rejection contained, "We want you to know that, although your application didn't meet the requirements to progress to the next stage this time, we would really like you to stay engaged with Shoosmiths, as we can see real potential in you." ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It’s the first year that they’ve done it. It’s replacing a video interview.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Mine does, yes. Although I guess it could include the question too.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone still waiting on Mills and Reeve?

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