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    Paralegal roles and other non TC/VS opportunities

    I know that LOD are seeing a high demand for paralegals right now, according to The Lawyer so perhaps look into them? They’re an agency. Also; check out Ryder Reid too. They could be of help. And look into tech-start ups as well. I’ve heard that some are hiring :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey, my friend got a TC from W&C after applying directly. So they definitely do.
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    Linklaters

    Amazing! Thank you for sharing!
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    Baker McKenzie

    This firm isn't even on my radar but just thought to add that sure rejection is an essential element in the legal profession (and any other profession) and resilience is key but it does not mean that you should be made to feel like you wouldn't survive in the legal world just because of how you...
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    Linklaters

    Hey, I emailed grad rec about this and they said that after you press ‘other’, a free text box should appear, however, it did not for me so I’ve added it in the ‘Additional Information’ box
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Yes and Ryder Reid too. They're also quite good for that
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    Bakers AC - who is our competitors?

    Literally! Its amazing!
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    Bakers AC - who is our competitors?

    Completely agree with this! I've found The Lawyer to be so comprehensive, insightful and very helpful!
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    Bakers AC - who is our competitors?

    DLA Piper, Slaughter & May, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Jones Day and Baker Botts are their top competitors because they’re big on similar work to Bakers
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    Upcoming 2022 TCs [Success]

    Thanks for sharing and good luck!
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    Inspiration!

    Hey! I'm in a similar position myself- not knowing where all of this is going to take me, wishing I had a crystal ball to really understand what the future holds. I've also been procrastinating when it comes to submitting applications just because of the perceived standstill in recruitment...
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    Inspiration!

    Thanks for sharing!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Fantastic! Thank you! Will drop you a message!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I agree however, not always the case as I graduated from a non-Russell group and still managed to secure paralegal positions via agency after university.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey! Not currently working in this industry but recruitment is quite lucrative and most recruitment firms are not as competitive as the legal industry. I say this from experience as I previously worked in that industry. In terms of pay within that band rate, I’d target finance recruitment and...
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    Motivation for those without stellar academics

    Was scrolling through this site looking for some hope and I came across your post! I’m in a very similar position in terms of academics and non- Russell group university. So you have no idea how much it means to me that you’ve shared your story. Thank you so so much! I wish you nothing but joy...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    You have to watch Dare Me on Netflix! It’s so good! Think: Skins mixed with 13 Reasons Why!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey! The same thing happened to my friend :( He was told by their recruitment team that they have brought forward the deadline :(

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