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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
If nothing works we might have to make a sacrifice as an offering to the TC Gods 🤣 😭- Sonia_Kawaii
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
It's always the ones you care the least about or spend a day on. For real 🤣 🤣- Sonia_Kawaii
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Just write your worst one and see how you get invited to an AC 🤣 🤣- Sonia_Kawaii
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Congratulations on reaching the AC! If you don't mind, when did you apply and first hear back from them post app?- Sonia_Kawaii
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Hey I have really really bad anxiety and I am the most paranoid person you will ever meet lol I was not like this before but for many reasons I am now 😔 It really affects my performance and I end up beating myself up even more for it. Someone suggested that I ask my doctor for beta blockers...- Sonia_Kawaii
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Yes, there's a quite a number of firms! AG, Ashurst, Macfarlanes, Travers Smith etc... You probably know this website already, but I use lawcareers to keep track of deadlines :) https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/TrainingContractDeadlines- Sonia_Kawaii
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!
Thank you so much, Jaysen ⭐️- Sonia_Kawaii
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!
Omg I am so touched @Jacob Miller 😭 Thank you so much - I really was not expecting this at all. I am humbled by your nomination and pleased to know that I contribute some value to the forum 💕 This has truly been the highlight of my week! I am equally grateful to every single person on here who’s...- Sonia_Kawaii
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Happy Birthday lovely 💕💕⭐️⭐️- Sonia_Kawaii
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Just sent you a message!- Sonia_Kawaii
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
You are amazing! Well done ❤️- Sonia_Kawaii
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
No problem! 😊- Sonia_Kawaii
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Hi, Don't apply for March 2023 as that intake is being recruited on a rolling basis. They should be making offers at the end of this month. Apply for September 2023 instead as its the normal non-rolling recruitment 😊 Grad rec from Ashurst confirmed this a few weeks ago on an Insta live with...- Sonia_Kawaii
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
I knew you'd do great! Congratulations 🥳 🥳- Sonia_Kawaii
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Shakespeare Martineau Application Question
Hey, no I didn’t end up applying to them. Sorry 😕- Sonia_Kawaii
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
Yeah, don't overthink it too much :) Look at the qualities/skills they look for in their trainees - You'll find those on their website. I don't think you have to give examples of your own experience here - rather do that in your cover letter.- Sonia_Kawaii
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
I am skeptical about the SQE tbh. It is very 'new' and many firms haven't crossed over to the SQE route and don't intend to for another few years. This is the reason why law graduates have until 2032 to take the LPC. I have formed this opinion based on the conversations I had with firm...- Sonia_Kawaii
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Thanks, Jaysen. That's really helpful. I think I have a clearer structure in mind now :)- Sonia_Kawaii
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
I have a QLD and I can either do the LPC or the SQE. I am not worried about the course or how to qualify as a UK solicitor, but rather how to fit in my career motivations/career change in a timed interview.- Sonia_Kawaii
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Thanks for this @Jaysen. I think structure is what I struggle with the most so then I just ramble a lot. Alternatively, can I start by saying what sparked my interest in commercial law? It was when I started working as a sales manager. And then jump right to the point and say what I learnt...- Sonia_Kawaii
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