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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Completely untrue. I was told this as well, particularly at a larger firm - “why would they make you a trainee if they can keep you on cheaper as a paralegal!” and comments like that. The extensive hands-on experience you get from being a paralegal will be an asset to you in your applications...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Keep calm! Don’t overthink your answers in the technical interview, and just be yourself in the personal interview. You’ll rock it.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They definitely are. The day I got my offer it was updated!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Firms have gone with the times and adopted more inclusive language :)
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    Paralegal Application Timeline & Expectations Hearing Back From Firms?

    It really can take weeks and mean nothing either way. All it takes is a partner being busy or on leave and before you know it you’re three weeks down the line. If you’re using a recruiter just nudge them once a week for an update and keep on looking in the meantime.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    You absolutely have not ruined your career or your life. It may look a little bit different than you had imagined, but this isn’t 1950. You have a TC lined up, which is testament to your tenacity, your knowledge and your ability to excel. Being pregnant does not change that in the slightest...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I wouldn’t tbh. Partners are super busy, and frankly they are often even quite far removed from the juniors at their own firm, let alone from you. Unless you’ve spoken to them personally before I would just let it go.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    I don’t have any practical advice to give but just wanted to say that you really don’t need to feel like you have to explain that precautions were taken. There is no blame to be assigned. These things unfortunately happen - two of my friends became pregnant despite taking all necessary...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Small office of a US firm :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Absolutely. One of the paralegals in a different department sent a speculative email to my firm and he got his position that way. Never any harm I think :)
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    Dyed hair?

    Jessica has given a great answer but just to give some perspective, I really regret never doing anything fun with my hair and now I’m too far in to do it so I’d really recommend giving it a go! I remember discussing this with a hairdresser a while back and he suggested doing a split dye, where...
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    LPC notes - keep or throw away?

    Just keep them and if you haven’t used them in a year you can always toss em :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You can always ask but be prepared for them to say no if it is the last slot. Perhaps go for a short walk before to wake you up a bit? I understand it’s a far from ideal time but unfortunately there’s also times in practice when you have meetings at stupid times so it may be one of those times...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I’d ring them up tomorrow and have them confirm via email. Chances are you’ll be able to join, worst case scenario you’re delayed by a few days. I’m sure they’ve accounted for that in a post-COVID world. Just give them sufficient notice that they can help make arrangements for a possible WFH...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I did my LLM at UCL (2018-2019) - not very helpful in terms of studying there as an undergraduate but I do know the campus quite well. In case you need a back up :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If this is in person then I’d assume no - they should provide you with laptops so you can access the secure server and use their software.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes, you’re a law grad for their purposes once you’ve finished the GDL
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    Rosling King Paralegal Interview

    I have no idea what a problem question would entail but I doubt it’ll be highly technical. I would expect it to be more testing of soft skills (attention to detail, time management, etc). I could be wrong - I’ve been a DR paralegal for almost 3 years but I was never given a problem question like...
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    Might have failed an undergraduate module - Implications

    Sure thing
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    Might have failed an undergraduate module - Implications

    Just to give some perspective: I’ve failed a module. Resat the exam. Passed. Declared it on my applications. Still got a TC. Don’t sweat it.

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