Recent content by Polaranu

  1. Polaranu

    Speculative Paralegal Application

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has had success when applying for paralegal roles speculatively (particularly at US firms). (For reference, I completed my LLB in 2018, MSc in 2022 and have 2 years work experience in non-law roles). Any advice would be much appreciated! :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No, working in data & consulting
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all, would really love some advice! This is my third cycle applying and apart from getting to the final partner interview at a boutique firm have had nothing but rejections from dozens of firms. For context: I’m mid-20s, working full time. I did my undergrad in law from a Russell group...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard from Greenberg Traurig re: 2025 TC?
  5. Polaranu

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just got through to Curtis - they said they’ve finished recruiting for TCs this year (they also said we should have received an email saying we will only hear back if our application will be progressed…though I didn’t get it). Sad but we keep moving forward and good luck with all your apps! 🤍
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Emailed them mid-March and still haven’t heard back 🤷🏽‍♀️
  7. Polaranu

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from Curtis yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    There’s a handy list here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/WorkPlacementDeadlines :)
  9. Polaranu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Spoke to soon - just got invited to the game-based assessment! Hope you get the same as well 😊

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