Recent content by Penelope

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Could someone please tell me the Harbottle application questions?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It's normally end of February/beginning of March until end of May
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard anything about next week’s ULaw LPC induction?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Induction week is w/c 12/9 and teaching starts w/c 19/9.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I would say prep for the usual topics of why law, why the firm, why the department, why the paralegal role, why you. If it will be your first paralegal role, make sure to bring in all your transferrable skills and experience. Have a couple of questions prepared for the end. Also, be ready to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I know a few people have discussed finding paralegal jobs recently, so I just wanted to mention Taylor Wessing is hiring! The job spec says the LPC is required, but I know that at least half of the current paralegals haven’t done it yet.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They are incredibly slow at responding! I was invited to interview 13 or 14 months after submitting my TC application…
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats on the offers! Do any of the options offer opportunities for progression (i.e. internal TCs)?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I had the exact same situation (I even posted on here about it at the time). I don’t have much advice to offer, but just wanted to say you are not the only person to go through this! As hard as it may be, try not to think about the interview any more - it is done now! Best of luck, I am sure...
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 21/22

    Hey, I did the competition last year and they were late with the outcomes for every single round!! Good luck everyone 😊
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I did something similar and mostly applied for direct TCs rather than VS as I also had limited holiday. Happy to discuss in more detail if helpful
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey, I’m a paralegal too. I always tried to emphasise my transferrable skills and experience. Happy to discuss in detail if it would be helpful! Just send me a message
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    In case anyone else had applied and is still waiting to hear, Simons Muirhead Burton just invited me to a TC interview! A full year after applying lol
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I haven’t worked at BCLP, but I am a paralegal at a similar firm. In the interview, I think it’s key to show you will add value to the team and the firm through your strengths (keen to learn, organisation, attention to detail, etc.). Also keeping in mind that they are probably looking for...

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