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I do believe so, yes. Without trying to sound awfully egotistical! In my current role which is non-legal but I work very closely with lawyers, I have been promoted twice and am a lead of a few high profile projects. A lot of my work is actually with lawyers who have come from this previous magic...- Paaris
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Hi @Jessica Booker I would be most grateful to get an honest opinion from an experienced professional about my situation. I used to work at a magic circle firm for just over 4 years as a paralegal, during which time I was fortunate enough to work on some high-profile cases- and managed to take...- Paaris
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I understand how you feel and believe me, I have been here many, many times myself. I have been applying on and off for over 10 years! When I felt at my most dejected, I took a couple of years out and focused on things that made me feel better about myself (i.e. I changed career paths and...- Paaris
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I have just received a rejection from Ashurst but have been waiting for them to get back to me (which they said they would) as their games assessment froze on me. I took a video to show the timer and graphics had frozen and at first they said they reset it, but they hadn't reset it. Instead...- Paaris
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Hello :) For firms that have a small trainee intake, is there an appetite to ask to join an earlier intake? I suspect for larger firms with a big trainee intake who also have two cohorts in a year, it's likely not to be an issue to ask to start either immediately (i.e. the very next trainee...- Paaris
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Kennedys Training Contract 2023
Just saw my PFO and I had the same 😅- Paaris
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Thank you very much!- Paaris
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Hi @Jessica Booker , this may have already been answered so apologies if I am raising it again. I'm just curious, when it comes to interviews in general and as someone that identifies as female, what is the appropriate dress code? I usually stick with a black trouser suit, but would a...- Paaris
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Kennedys Training Contract 2023
I don't think I've ever cried so hard after a VI before so I'm also not holding out for much, but have some comfort in seeing others struggled a bit too. Honestly, the worst VI ever - not helped by the fact that I did it during a particularly gloomy stormy afternoon so it was dark, next door's...- Paaris
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Hi Jessica I am currently starting an application for direct TC and one of the questions asks "Describe a time when you had to be careful talking about sensitive information. How did you do it?" I just wanted to see what the question is getting at? Is it literally just asking how I deal with...- Paaris
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Hi Jessica Just wondered if firms look at things like sick leave in considering an applicant? Does that ever count as a factor? I think most firms just look for referees to confirm employment history, but I now wonder what else is reviewed. Thanks- Paaris
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Just wanted to say, thank you very much Jessica and everyone at TCLA for answering questions and providing guidance and support. It is always much appreciated.- Paaris
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I first read that as their benchmark was getting 100%- Paaris
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Thanks Jessica! Unfortunately, I haven't. Maybe this application is not the best one for me to complete- Paaris
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