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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes - you can self fund. The LPC was the same and many chose to self fund that too. It really depends on your own circumstances as to whether you should or not, depending on the type of firms you are aiming for and also factors like your financial situation. Where you can, it makes sense to try...
  2. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    1) Acknowledge you recognise this, and get your answer back on track as quickly as possible 2) it is always much better to give the answer a go rather than say “I don’t know”. You will probably have some ideas or how to answer it even if you don’t have an actual answer. However, some delaying...
  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Do you mean in the forums or the e-learning courses?
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No word limit - we typically see between 700-900 words though.
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No - this wouldn’t be a “why me” section - this is more of a factual representation of what you have done within these categories.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    When Law Firms say they have a sector-focus strategy, what does that really mean?

    Being a commercial lawyer is often more about the commercial aspect rather than the law. Therefore having more in-depth knowledge of the markets and industries specific clients work in can often work in your favour as you know the commercial decisions/implications for the legal advice you are...
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    A reflection isn’t just about a learning, it can also be about your own reflections on the situation - how you felt about it for instance. But yes I would try to include this detail in some format as it shows more about your character rather than just your abilities.
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I generally feel the narration of the situation is rarely needed. You don’t need to detail the entire situation - just key details like when and where it was. The “T” should then explain the situations purpose. To me the rough split should be 15/15/45/25 (percentage of the total answer here...
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Amazing news - congratulations!
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Social sciences often don’t correlate to law either. I think you are looking at this the wrong way around - like it’s a hinderance. It’s really an opportunity to show your uniqueness.
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Not necessarily every module, but highlighting strengths in your academics beyond your overall grade is probably worthwhile, especially if you can tie what you learned to the career you are pursuing. Your academics are still important - no amount of work experience will ever counter balance...
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You may want to put your work experience first then, but I could still include this academic detail. It’s very important, especially given the strong correlation between stronger academic results and passing the SQE. If you are struggling with space, then focus your work experience to the most...
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Depends on the firm. A salary at an international/US firm, this would be low, but for a national firm this is going to be fairly standard unless you have experience. You might be able to negotiate a bit - but probably less than 10% more and even then they could easily say no
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes - it is all done in one session as far as I am aware. Tagging in @Jaysen who will be able to confirm though
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You need to check your employment contract but I suspect you’d have to declare any other employment - it’s a fairly standard clause for a law firm due to the conflicts checks that need to be considered.
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would personally suggest including this in your CV within the two page limit and in the normal academic section.
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    Planning to complete the SQE? Introduce yourself here.

    Honestly, I don’t think we will have many people on here in that situation, and even if they have their circumstances will be different to yours. I would speak to the SRA about this, or find a dual qualified lawyer on LinkedIn who has recently passed the SQE.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    23.59 BST tomorrow
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    Planning to complete the SQE? Introduce yourself here.

    On what basis are you hoping to get the exemption? Most people in our forums won’t be eligible for an exemption as they are unlikely to be qualified lawyers in another jurisdiction with the relevant experience/qualifications. This page on the SRA’s website gives a good indication of whether you...
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If you don’t get an answer here, I would email them to ask/or contact them via their social media to see if you can get an answer there.

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