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Recent content by Palilegal
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Planning to complete the SQE? Introduce yourself here.
Hey everyone, I'll be joining Barbri at the end of this month for my SQE1 prep. I'm not sure if there's a WhatsApp group already (let me know if there is!), but I would be happy to make one so that we can all support each other :-) I'll also be based in London / Doha and I'm open to joining...- Palilegal
- Post #59
- Forum: Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) Forum
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Planning to complete the SQE? Introduce yourself here.
Hi everyone, I thankfully secured a TC last year with a U.S. law firm here in London and I will begin the SQE 1 with my cohort this August with Barbri. I am super nervous about the SQE but also taking on the TC (especially as an international student) and I'm grateful to have this platform to...- Palilegal
- Post #10
- Forum: Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) Forum
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I have a Baker McKenzie AC coming up!!! It is my dream firm and I would greatly appreciate it if people who have been successful or even rejected reach out with their advice (-:- Palilegal
- Post #2,332
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
When it comes to putting in someone's name (that you know or have a relationship with at the firm) on an application, what is this typically used for by graduate recruitment? Especially when describing their relationship to you? Does anyone know the weight/ impact this holds? @Jessica Booker- Palilegal
- Post #16,316
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If anyone applied to Pinsent Masons and passed the initial application stage, or was eventually successful, can you please PM me!- Palilegal
- Post #1,662
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If anyone applied to Pinsent Masons and passed the initial application stage, or was eventually successful, can you please PM me!- Palilegal
- Post #16,313
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Dec 3: WG Jan 17: Was invited to the next stage- the Arabic test Jan 19: Arabic test part 1 Feb 1: Did my second Arabic test Feb 4: AC invite Feb 10: AC I will assume that I'll hear back on Monday- Palilegal
- Post #14,120
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Sorry! I saw this quite late, I applied for the direct ME TC. Realised that I posted it on the wrong thread 😭- Palilegal
- Post #14,117
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Did you hear back yet? and if so was it for the London TC?- Palilegal
- Post #14,114
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
They are running ACs until at least the 22nd of Feb, so stay hopeful, and email graduate recruitment in case.- Palilegal
- Post #1,340
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Is the London-China TC less competitive
Do you by any chance know the number of TC positions Links offers in the ME? If you made it to the Links ME TC AC, how many students do you recall being up against?- Palilegal
- Post #5
- Forum: General Discussion
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Linklaters 2019/20 Application
I applied to the Links TC this year and made it to the AC. Do you recall how many candidates you were up against and how many TCs they were giving out at that time?- Palilegal
- Post #1,216
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Did anyone here do the Linklaters ME TC AC? (so many acronyms haha!) I did my AC yesterday, but most of the attendees were London vac scheme candidates.- Palilegal
- Post #1,333
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
When did you do the AC?- Palilegal
- Post #1,331
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
AHHHHH LINKLATERS AC!! I need links to every possible resource to help me with this 🤩 Please PM me if you have been successful at an AC or can give me some pointers.- Palilegal
- Post #12,695
- Forum: Applications Discussion