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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
It might not be a bill or law, it could be precedents set by cases/regulatory decisions etc. But whatever it is, I would make sure the story focuses on the legal outcomes rather than a news story more broadly.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Failed a module in first year
It will be considered, alongside any other module. But I don’t see this being an issue if you other module grades are consistent and a solid/strong 2.1 or above- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
No - I don’t think you should be worried about this. It maybe that they are getting back to people in stages.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Wait until maybe Tuesday or Wednesday next week and follow up again. Also check you SPAM folders as it could easily have gone through to them.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
No - no an immediate rejection. Will depend much more on how much/the quality of what you had said in the time allocated.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
No harm in asking at the point you are offered - the worst that will happen is that they say no and you a have to decide whether to accept the earlier start date.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Sounds like you need to persevere if you are just missing out, and work on your confidence. It sounds like you have got the skills/knowledge needed, it’s just about getting them across in a confident and clear way.- TCLA Community Assistant
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Which uni to choose for my LLM?
I wouldn’t go regionally just because of a perception of it being less competitive - this is not always true (it really depends on the location). But you may find better work life balance in firms that do more domestic work rather than international work.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
You are not going backwards though - you are still getting assessment centres/interview invites, and to me this is a positive outcome, especially if you secured six. It just sounds like you need to work on any feedback areas you have been advised of from these recruitment processes.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,976
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Career Change TC - With LPC from 10+ years ago
You can still qualify via the LPC as you are eligible, but you may find many firms have or are moving to the SQE route of qualifying for their trainee intakes, and so you’d need to potentially take SQE2 anyway if firms are only taking on trainees via the SQE route.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Suitability of profile: Applying for Direct TCs as an International Student
Your profile sounds great - I wouldn’t worry too much about it in all honesty. You’ll just need to ensure you have a good “why law in the U.K.” answer rather than Germany or another jurisdiction.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Which uni to choose for my LLM?
Postgraduate degrees don’t really have much weight for the vast majority of firms, so most would not see it as a step down (even if you could suggest it was one). Queen Mary and Manchester are very comparable on multiple levels, but particularly how recruiters will view them - they have some key...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
No preference, but I suspect certain personality types are drawn more to law and particularly commercial law.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,961
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Need Guidance: Navigating Job Hunt at BC Law Firms as a Recent Graduate
Our community is quite U.K. based and although we advise on locations like Hong Kong, Dubai and Singapore, we don’t really have the community of people looking for roles in Canada. It may be better to reach out to lawyers at these firms via LinkedIn to get their views on how they have found...- TCLA Community Assistant
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Advice on LPC results date and TC start date clash
You really need to speak to you firm about this, and at the earliest opportunity. It would have been better to explain this to them at the point you knew you needed to defer exams.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
The one you think is best for you based on your circumstances and interests, as well as what you have learnt about the roles through the recruitment process for them.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #17,910
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Low 2.1 (1st year) from Oxbridge
Yes - I still think you should try applying to them.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Low 2.1 (1st year) from Oxbridge
I don’t think they have to change anything. Your academics are sufficient and shouldn’t hold you back from applying.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
It’s really not an issue working through an umbrella company - there is no difference from a future applications perspective.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #17,905
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
No - it’s very common.- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Applications Discussion