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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I personally think talking about a deal only really works if you are explicitly asked to provide one. I have seen people talk about deals in the motivations for a firm but you don’t need to describe the deal - the only bit that is relevant is why that work appeals to you. Remember that specific...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,705
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Bad A-level grades, 2:2 first year, insight schemes rejections - any way to help myself?
Not being too harsh, although I would stress there is plenty of time for the OP to get their grades up and have a stronger academic profile.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #10
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Yes - this sounds like a good approach!- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #15,116
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Law blogs can be a good way to show off your writing skills and commercial awareness. If you do it, make sure you do it well and consistently - for instance, make sure there is a purpose for your blog, and if you are trying to get an audience with it, how you are going to get that audience. I...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #15,113
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Growing trend towards hiring Paralegals? E.g. Shoosmiths 2023…
There are no guarantees that the internal applicants will be hired - they may not pass assessments and could quite easily turn their firm down for another TC offer. Also, Shoosmiths recruit far more than 2 people a year - think it’s about 30-35 trainees a year they recruit. So they clearly...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Where they are explicitly asking for this period of time, I would make sure you cover them. It is usually an indication of how busy people kept themselves in education which can then help to weigh up people’s academic performance too. If there is an additional section information, you could...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,694
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I don’t think it’s about being enthusiastic as such, it’s more about ensuring you are talking in an engaging way. You have to think of it as a conversation between people, but one where you are leading the conversation. You need to make it “enjoyable” to listen to you - but that is why...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,691
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Keeping my dog as a single person while doing tc
That is the difficulty unfortunately - it isn’t cheap. Can your dog be left during the day? If so, a dog walker could be an option as that’s likely to be somewhat cheaper. You might want to try and find other local dog owners who might be able to take yours in during the day, and almost try...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Yes - this happens all the time. People leverage their uniqueness and emphasise how that helps them potentially be a better future lawyer and that helps them stand out. In many ways, trying to fit into the expectations of an application Is where many people go wrong because it become...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #15,110
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Keeping my dog as a single person while doing tc
You are going to need to find someone who can have your dog on a regular basis, and depending on the firm you are working for, potentially beyond usual dog day care hours too. I am not a lawyer, but I work in a law firm and I am in your position - single person with a dog (Dennis). I am...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
I am copying in @Jaysen who will be able to advise on this.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #580
- Forum: General Discussion
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5 Minute Presentation - Assessment Centre
I don't think it needs to be law related. Usually, this is an opportunity to show an ability to present a topic you can be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about. I am pretty sure they are not looking for you to discuss legal issues/legal threats but instead talk about the topic. If they wanted...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #2
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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How viable is the SQE apprentice route?
An apprenticeship just allows you to complete the SQE prep course alongside working, so you accumulate your qualifying work experience alongside studying for the course. You work 80% of the time, and study 20% of the time. It is technically quicker than doing the SQE 1 and 2 before starting...- TCLA Community Assistant
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- Forum: Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) Forum
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Remote/ultra short term paralegal/legal opportunities
Non full-time roles will be difficult - most roles will be full-time. There will be interim opportunities though - there will sometimes be short-term projects at maybe a few weeks at a time. You may want to look for "document review" roles on job boards/LinkedIn/Law Gazette Jobs etc. You may...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hi there - you can message Chloe directly via [email protected]- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,675
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Does the SQE have to be passed before commencing a Training Contract?
They will have an exemption from SQE1 but will need to sit SQE2.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #6
- Forum: Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) Forum
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
They mean 23.59 on 25 July given its BST rather than GMT at the moment.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,668
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I would actually recommend the opposite. The firm is not looking for you to tell them what they have already done, they are looking for your originality of thought on the topic.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #3,655
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Yet more good news on the forums! Congratulations and very well done!- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #15,107
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Can you apply to a Weil TC if you got rejected for a VS?
Technically you can reapply but it’s going to be exceptionally rare for those waiting less than a year to be successful the next time around.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion