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Recent content by SB1539

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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is anyone starting their LPC at ULaw this September? If so, do you know when term starts?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    This is so so helpful thank you!!!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi everyone, has anyone here already done their LPC? I’m starting mine in September ahead of my TC, and it’s been a few years since I did my law degree! Does anyone have any tips regarding things I can do to get myself prepared? Thank you!! ☺️
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    It is automatic yes! I think everyone that passes the screening questions gets a WG invite and they then review the WG score alongside the application
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anybody heard back from Howard Kennedy?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you this is so helpful!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Can anyone give me some good examples of questions to ask at the end of an interview?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Did anyone on here do the Howard Kennedy written assessment? Just want to know how people found it! I thought it was a tough one!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I was actually approached by EJ Legal, but I will private message you the contact details of the gentleman who I dealt with there. You may have more luck speaking to them directly!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I would say speak to some legal recruiters, such as EJ Legal, LawSupport, Chadwick Nott etc.! They're often looking for short-term temporary paralegals for some big firms. That's how I got my current paralegal role, they were looking for document reviewers for a two week project (with no...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Does anyone have a good example of a case to use if asked in an AC? I've previously been using the Business Interruption case - FCA vs Arch & Others, but worry this may be a bit dated now as the judgement was made in January. Any help would be much appreciated!!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi all, just wondering if someone could offer some help here... I'm preparing for an AC and I'd seen a past candidate say that they were asked "Who is someone that you look up to and why". I was just wondering if anyone could give me some inspiration?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    If anyone done an assessment day at Howard Kennedy before and is willing to offer any advice/insight please drop me a line! Will be very grateful!

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