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    MY TC thread

    Hi @Beni1995, I am sorry to hear A&O didn't work out but do want to commend your ability to reflect objectively and work through what you think could have be improved. Your attitude will hold you in good stead through the peaks and troughs of not only making applications but also a career in...
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    Spring/summer vacation scheme interviews

    As far as I know, they're usually in the morning i.e. 9am-1pm or something along those lines (at least for ACs) but this is best confirmed with graduate recruitment when/if you have an interview! Firms can differ on this and there isn't a standard industry schedule for interviews as such. Maybe...
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    Jack's Training Contract Journey

    Very happy to hear you're better Jack! Glad you found that course helpful- research purposefully was a game-changer for my apps. And having a few benchmark criteria (office locations, USP, secondment opportunities, TC structure, clients, headlining practice areas etc.) helped me differentiate...
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    Should I be using Linkedin more? (Law student)

    Making LinkedIn posts won't really help your TC chances because they're not a part of the assessment, although you may find it slightly more beneficial if you want paralegal opportunities because they can increase your visibility, Nonetheless, I think the focus should be on having an up to date...
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    My Training Contract Journey

    Well done on presenting your thoughts incredibly succinctly @j.s.cox 👏 👏 👏 You've clearly researched this topic incredibly well and have a good understanding of the options at hand and their implications. I especially liked how you framed your argument for the NHS. My only recommendation for...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    As Jessica said, you really can use any personal achievement but the focus must be on the link between how and why the outstanding personal achievement ➡️ added value to your academic or work environment. I think the need for the achievement to be 'outstanding' may already narrow your focus in...
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    Firms with no minimum alevel requirements

    Hi @magicmide, wow! Your initiative to not only make this list but also share it with the wider community is incredibly commendable 👏👏👏 What stage of the application process are you at currently? And how did you find time to make this list!? I wish I was this resourceful when I was applying 😅
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    Akin Gump Open Day Nov 2022

    Great to see you make this super informative post here as a thread as well @j.s.cox- I'm sure so many people will benefit from it for many application cycles to come!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Taking a general approach makes sense- you're absolutely right, making it about CMS is not inly unnatural but also takes your answer away in a different direction to where your question was originally pointing you to. I'd focus the answer on what makes a great client relationship...
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    Optimal Number of Work Experience

    Hi @futuretraineesolicitor, I would refrain from writing about your work experience in bullet points unless the firm has specifically asked you to do so. In the absence of being able to use points or numbers, I would simply list the tasks you did in plain sentences with commas. This should be...
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    Hello from a Paralegal at the FCA

    Very happy to hear that your time at the FCA has been really good for you- especially pleased about the fact that they encourage a good work-life balance. I think you're on the right track with working on apps either in the morning or after work- I guess finding a set time will depend on the...
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    My Training Contract Journey

    I'm glad you've chalked out a plan for Akin Gump! And I think you could just post the thread in this forum!
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    My Training Contract Journey

    I love the detail with which you observed and picked up on things- it really stood out to me how you noticed that the office environment was calm, contrary to what you were expecting! I'm glad you were able to experience the benefits of informal training as well. Both kinds of training work...
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    Jack's Training Contract Journey

    Later is better than never! 👏 👏 👏 I hope you're feeling better- kudos to you for still keeping up with app work despite feeling ill. I hope you're able to do the programme by the end of this week but would not put too much pressure if you're not able to finish the entire thing as like you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No worries- we have all been there! 😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'd only include any pro bono work where you've held PORs as part of your role (like team leader) in the question asking for details of your PORs. For other pro bono work (like student advisor), I'd include this in the work experience section.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I am personally more drawn to in person teaching because it's a way of keeping yourself accountable to your studies. I feel like you can alter/choose the level of commitment to your studies when you're learning online because you can turn your video and mic off and the pressure to participate is...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @manifestingbiglaw, I think @Jessica Booker has given you a sound perspective on what it might take to make this switch and you may need to mentally prepare for it to not be easy. I'd also stress that the LPC isn't the best representation of what working in certain practice areas is actually...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Your approach of attaching it as a word doc should work fine! If you're really unsure, you could even confirm with grad rec if there's a particular manner in which you need to be submitting the personal statement.
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    confused to commercially aware! trying to develop my commercial awareness

    It takes time- I'd say at least a month of reading news consistently- but it can and will happen! 💪

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