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    Training Contract Application Deadlines 2023/24 [Training Starting 2026]

    Hi Niyati I checked the L&W link (deadline 13 Aug ) and it says its for 2025 start and not 2026 ? Thanks
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    VS strategy for international student

    Hi I have looked at dates for Vacation Schemes and 100% of the winter schemes fall in term time making me ineligible. Thankfully all spring and summer VS are out of term time so I can participate. What should my strategy towards Winter scheme application be ? a) Just let it pass, not worth it...
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    Does the SQE have to be passed before commencing a Training Contract?

    Just to clarify : is your SQE prep course ONLINE/PART TIME IN PARALLEL with your Full time TC ? This means instead of the standard 3 year cycle (one year full time LPC/SQE followed by 2 full time years of TC) you will finish your TC+SQE in 2 years ?
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    SQE - Online (Barbri) or BPP?

    Hi Congratulations on bagging 2 TC offers ! Quick clarification : Is your TC seats starting in PARALLEL (same year ) with the ONLINE SQE OR is the company asking you to stay at home for a year of full time SQE and then start your TC the subsequent september ?
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    Ideal time to take TCLA premium subscription?

    Hi Jessica If I subscribe for Gold from 15th september 2023 for 3 months (concluding on 15th December), 1. Will the extra gold benefits be provided on a calendar month basis (1st - 30th) or 15th-14th ? As an example, can I get my 3 free applications reviewed on 2nd october, 30th october and...
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    First year grades not fully marked (MX) - please advise

    Hi I have just received my LLB first year grades (am at a London based Russell group uni) and it is stressing me out. Only 2 subjects out of 4 have been graded (thankfully I got first class in 1 and 2:1 in the other) but 2 subjects have been marked "MX" - the uni says that they have NOT been...
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    Ideal time to take TCLA premium subscription?

    Thank you so much for your comprehensive reply. One last question : Is there a reliable list/link available to the list of firms who have no qualms about sponsoring visas for international students if selected for TC ? Just wanted to save time and energy in not pursuing non-productive opportunities.
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    Ideal time to take TCLA premium subscription?

    Thank you. Given that I wont be eligible for most Winter VS as they are in term time, would Jan/Feb 24 a good time to subscribe to make best use for Spring/Summer VS?
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    Ideal time to take TCLA premium subscription?

    Thank you so much. On your above comment, so I understand this correctly: Are you saying some firms DO recruit for direct TCs from SECOND YEAR UNDERGRADUATE LLB STUDENTS? I always thought for TC, one has to wait to apply till 3rd year of law course. I do agree that I will apply for both direct...
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    Ideal time to take TCLA premium subscription?

    Hi I am an international student finishing my 1st year in LLB from a Russel Group Uni in London. In my second year (which is starting in September 2023) I will be applying for VS and then in my 3rd year (from June 2024) for TC. Given that TCLA premium is pricey, do you suggest taking it this...

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