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Recent content by Clau

  1. Clau

    Training contract general question

    Hi everyone! Just a general question. I am currently conducting my TC application. The deadline is end of may. They do not recruit on a rolling basis. The first part of the question is about you, achievements etc... I will now be doing a virtual vacation scheme. Would it be better to wait till I...
  2. Clau

    I am worried that I can’t secure a training contract

    Thank you for the response. Well, if I wasn’t sure it was for me, I wouldn’t have wasted 3 years on a bachelors degree. I would have just dropped out at some point. 😅 I am not picky about making big money or the firm itself. In fact... I really enjoy family law and employment law. (Although I...
  3. Clau

    I am worried that I can’t secure a training contract

    Thanks. Would you recommend anything?
  4. Clau

    I am worried that I can’t secure a training contract

    Alright. I wasn’t sure what to do. Is it worth taking a masters at the moment from a good university, or perhaps go ahead and undertake the LPC or SQE in my situation? thank you both for your replies.
  5. Clau

    I am worried that I can’t secure a training contract

    Thank you so much for the advice. It has honestly helped. I will explain that within the motivating circumstances. I even considered trying to do the A levels and preparing for them. It’s just I would also really like to qualify this year under the new route or the LPC. I am not sure whether to...
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    I am worried that I can’t secure a training contract

    Hi, yes. I will be explaining that. I’m not sure if bipolar disorder will be considered. I am also applying to some firms that no longer require A-levels. Perhaps it’s a better chance. I’m not aiming for the best best firms because I am trying to be pragmatic. I am also implementing why disorder...
  7. Clau

    I am worried that I can’t secure a training contract

    Hi guys!!! So I’m in need of some serious help. I felt like I have lost all my motivation this year after what has happened with the pandemic, constantly being rejected for paralegal roles and my mental illness. I am currently in the process of applying for a TC because I missed vacation scheme...

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