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Recent content by dinoorchestra
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Academic Results
Hello, I am in a very similar situation to yours, so I thought sharing my story will help as well! I have a disability that meant that COVID-19 interrupted my studies severely, and as a result, my second-year grades look like somebody's bingo card. One of the modules also looks like a fail...- dinoorchestra
- Post #5
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I spoke to them at LegalCheek Live earlier this year. They said that if you have mitigating circumstances that explain why you didn't get a 2.1 in every module, you can disclose those as part of the app form and still apply. But if you do not have any exceptional circumstances that explain the...- dinoorchestra
- Post #831
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello, does anyone know if we can include the virtual job experiences in the work experience section of CC's new application form, or if we should only mention them in our answers or in the part of the form where we are asked if we have done any of them? And what about any open days with CC that...- dinoorchestra
- Post #367
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I don't think it means anything for your application—you are likely on one of their mailing lists, e.g., from their Forage scheme or previous events.- dinoorchestra
- Post #9,554
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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LLM choice
I have completed an LLM in intellectual property law at UCL. I would be happy to answer any questions regarding the degree or the faculty that you may have, which are not focused on the corporate or finance specialism paths!- dinoorchestra
- Post #3
- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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Ashurst - Winter Vacation Scheme
No, but considering that others have advanced in the recruitment process, I think it will only be a matter of time.- dinoorchestra
- Post #7
- Forum: Law Firm Deadlines
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Ashurst - Winter Vacation Scheme
Hi! I got an email saying they will get back to us no later than Friday, 8 November. That was sent out on 25 September. Is that the same e-mail?- dinoorchestra
- Post #4
- Forum: Law Firm Deadlines
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Paralegal CV - What kind?
I got it—thank you a ton. :) I have now finished updating my CV with the guidance you provided, and it feels more solid now. Much obliged!- dinoorchestra
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion
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Paralegal CV - What kind?
Okay, I think I am slowly getting it! You mean work experience sections, such as for law firm applications, right? Or is there a "rule" for when it would be helpful in a CV for me to add my skills to my work experiences and when I should not do it? I was also wondering about mitigating...- dinoorchestra
- Post #5
- Forum: General Discussion
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Paralegal CV - What kind?
Thank you—that is extremely helpful! I'll try polishing my CV and removing the skills from it.- dinoorchestra
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion
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Paralegal CV - What kind?
Hey everyone, I had a question regarding CV's for paralegal positions because I am very confused at this point. Do you include the skills you've gained in CV's you send in for paralegal roles or should these CV's be purely factual (only including the "job description" of your activities)? I do...- dinoorchestra
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
They sent me an e-mail last Wednesday to arrange a phone call!- dinoorchestra
- Post #18,866
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Contract misery
I dont think that is a bad grade. I did my degree during the COVID-19 pandemic with personal and disability disadvantages because of the online teaching impacting on my academic performance. I still got a vac scheme last year and was successful again this year to get one. What counts is not just...- dinoorchestra
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion
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D&I and Representation
Glad that there is a thread to have a civil discussion around this topic because I think diversity is incredibly important in any profession, including law. I am a visibly disabled candidate. I have to admit that in the process of applying to firms over the past years, I have sometimes become...- dinoorchestra
- Post #30
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I don't remember the exact dates, but last year they had one in the middle of June and one in July. I hope that helps!- dinoorchestra
- Post #13,733
- Forum: Applications Discussion