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    Struggling in legal role

    I am feeling very low. I’ve made the same mistake twice at work. I’m not a careless person and I double-check my work, but I struggle with one of my responsibilities. I didn’t have prior experience with responsibility in my previous role, and I thought I would get formal training at the start of...
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    Flex Legal experience

    Hi everyone, I applied for Paralegal work at Flex Legal, and I have been now asked to complete my profile. I was wondering if anyone has experience working with Flex Legal because I have quite a few questions. Also, it would be great if someone could tell me what I can expect in the onboarding...
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    Flex Legal

    Hi everyone, I applied to Flex Legal for paralegal roles and was sent an email to complete a test and answer motivational and competency based questions. I was hoping if anyone who has completed this round could give some tips on how to prepare for it and also what kind motivational and...
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    qualifications on cv

    Thanks you so much. I agree with your point :) I was just worried that I didn't include the btec subject on my cv and employers might be confused if they ask evidence of my GCSE certificates.
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    qualifications on cv

    Thank you so much for your help. I was told once by the career service in my uni that I don’t need to include it because it’s not relevant and it was taking up more space in my cv.
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    qualifications on cv

    I am in process of editing my cv. I am applying for paralegalling roles and legal graduate schemes/internships. For my GCSEs, I studied 8 subjects and I also did a BTEC course in Health & Social Care (which is equivalent to one GCSE). I am slightly confused about whether I should put down on...
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    Cv dates

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    Cv dates

    Yes, I was a first year course rep from October 2019 to June 2020 (that’s when my last meeting for the role was). I managed to get re-elected as a second year course rep October 2020. So rather than including all of these dates on my cv or application I put down I was a course rep from October...
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    Bad grade in module

    I have mentioned the grades of one or two modules on my cv but not all of the them because I was told it’s not necessary. I will definitely include the grade if I am asked about what marks I achieved in my modules. I have always included all my grades if I have been asked about it in an...
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    Cv dates

    I had a question about a role I put down on my cv. I was a course rep in uni during first year and I was re-elected during second year of uni. I put down on my applications and cv that I was a course rep from October 2019- June 2021. I was a first year course rep from October 2021 to June 2020...
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    Bad grade in module

    I was thinking do I need mention this grade at any point of the recruitment process if the firm doesn’t ask a module breakdown and the role doesn’t involve IP work (like private client work)? Also do you think it will affect my prospects of getting a training contract in the future?
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    Bad grade in module

    I am worried about a module I performed poorly in during my third year of law school. I got a third in IP which really shocked me because I achieved 2.1s and 1sts in all my other modules (with the exception of one 2.2 during first year). Luckily, I still graduated with a 2.1. I am in process...
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    Paralegal interview

    Hi all, I have been invited to an interview for a Paralegal role. I have been told the interview will involve reviewing my cv in detail. This is my first official interview for a legal role and I haven’t experienced a cv based interview before. I have heard sometimes interviewers ask you to...
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    New job

    Thank so you much for your advice!
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    New job

    Hi, I just accepted a role as a paralegal. I don’t really have experience of working as a a paralegal. I have only got one month of legal experience. I was wondering if anyone has a tips or can share how they coped with challenges as a new paralegal.
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    Finding a legal role

    Thank you so much for your help. I really appreciate it.
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    Finding a legal role

    Hi, I am currently looking for legal roles to gain some experience. I am a recent LLB Law Graduate and I have no paralegalling experience. Can anyone give me any tips on how to find a role especially for someone who has no experience. Also does anyone know any agencies, legal recruiters or any...
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    Osborne Clarke

    I was wondering for the question below do I need to give specific examples. For example, do I need to mention example of a time where I had handled pressure well at work or just mention the skill I had developed in a experience. How have you developed your skills and interest in the profession...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I wanted to ask if would it be risky to discuss tokenisation of real estate market as an opportunity for organisations operating in the real estate sector. I understand that it is not mainstream yet and it is not regulated in the UK right now. I feel like a lot of people will be discussing...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I need to explain in one of my application question how I have developed my skills through non academic experiences and why those skills are important to become a successful lawyer. I was wondering do I need to give specific examples. For example, do I need to mention example of situations where...

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