Recent content by Jessica Booker
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SRA questions in interview - Fieldfisher
Consider the steps you would need to take and who you would need to speak to/liaise with about what you heard. You may want to look at this page on the SRA's website on integrity and ethics - https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/research-publications/risk-outlook-2020-21/integrity-and-ethics/- Jessica Booker
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
You sometimes can't put in future dates in a work experience section, but even if you can, I don't think it's necessarily the right section for it as you can't really describe the experience and it would really just be an empty entry beyond the dates, job title and employer. I would try to put...- Jessica Booker
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
You should really be disclosing any employment during the time period they have asked for, but if you haven't provided details at any point in the process, they won't have any details to contact them.- Jessica Booker
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
possibly - but it’s unlikely. Most employers only provide employment dates and job titles in references. Some references may request why the employment needed in the reference details, but many employers won’t provide this detail unless it is for any kind of misconduct reasons.- Jessica Booker
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I would wait until you know you will have to resit the module, and then at that point speak to the firm to see if there is any flexibility with the policy. There would be little point telling them before you know whether you have to resit because they aren’t going to consider theoretical...- Jessica Booker
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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What should my next course of action be?
Absolutely not. If anything you are ahead of the curve - you’ll likely find more success next year. Just keep at it - maybe do some virtual internships on platforms like Forage and consider getting involved in the law society or other law related extra curriculars next year.- Jessica Booker
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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Current Stats and Journey
Amazing news - congratulations!- Jessica Booker
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I wouldn’t refer to it as “struggling” but you can put a more positive reflection on what you feel you could have improved on if asked in the interview.- Jessica Booker
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Should I complete the DPLP or the SQE?
If you want to work in London, the SQE will be the better route for you.- Jessica Booker
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- Forum: Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) Forum
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I suspect this is 23.59 on Monday, but you might want to submit today just to be sure.- Jessica Booker
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Perfection isn’t possible at any time, but particularly on first attempts and when learning. You may not even need to “make this up”, but continue to strive to do your best in tasks next week to ensure you are in the strongest position. Also try and learn from any experience this time around...- Jessica Booker
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
It’s not a problem to repeat your motivations - firms won’t expect these to change. But answers should be delivered differently - how you write something is not how you would say something in person, and your answers are likely going to need more depth when speaking too. The occasional...- Jessica Booker
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
If you are on a three year course, the earliest you could start most TCs is September 2026 as you would not graduate until 2025 and will then need a year to study/pass the SQE.- Jessica Booker
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Failed a module in first year
Yes - many firms will still care about first year grades, especially if you are only in your first or second year. They become less relevant the more years of study you have afterwards, but they will still be looked at.- Jessica Booker
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I think it is fine if it is a brief reference, but I would ensure the answer covers what the question is asking well first and only take this approach if it is a brief reference that supplements your answer rather than being a focus of it.- Jessica Booker
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- Forum: Applications Discussion