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  1. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    If it’s ongoing then I’d still use it but focus on the recent changes to it and how it impacts the situation.
  2. A worried paralegal

    A lost graduate

    I’ve got some part time non-law experience thankfully. There’s a few high street firms but they rarely give out work experience and if so, it’s usually via contacts or a protracted application process.
  3. A worried paralegal

    A lost graduate

    Online remote work as in Forage or something else? I’ve got 4 forage certs but no hands on stuff
  4. A worried paralegal

    A lost graduate

    I have just graduated with a 2:1 and can’t seem to find any entry-level roles at the moment. Is self-funding something that I will have to do or is where I am (a small-ish town) holding me back?
  5. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Why won’t they send me my post app PFO yet if you’ve had an interview
  6. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They’re looking for internal TCs that they don’t have to fund. SQE is even better as they can just keep them as a min wage paralegal and get an NQ
  7. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I applied 20 seconds (no typo) before and got nothing
  8. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does that mean I shouldn’t apply if it’s not my first choice by a long stretch
  9. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    The GSA sadly does not appear to be open yet unless it’s a separate site. Do smaller firms try to target those with experience or just those with some sort of specific passion for the firm?
  10. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I just looked at EMW and would like to give them the badge of shame. SEVEN questions despite being a pretty small firm with no description of salary or funding with their “testimonials” coming from IT helpdesk staff
  11. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    In classic “A worried graduate” style, I might be getting an AC for an in-house SQE TC. Unfortunately, this has come a few days after I have booked the flights for a family holiday and even gave notice to my part-time job. I still haven’t had the exact date and had been waiting to hear since...
  12. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    In classic “A worried final year” style, I might be getting an AC for an in-house SQE TC. Unfortunately, this has come a few days after I have booked the flights for a family holiday and even gave notice to my part-time job. I still haven’t had the exact date and had been waiting to hear since...

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