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A career changer's journey
Thank you!!! :)- futuresolicitor2028
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A career changer's journey
Formative exam results out - I got a merit in Contract Law & Tort Law. Public Law is tbc - feeling quite positive about January Summatives. December is going to be studying & applications and a few days away for the vacation yipeee- futuresolicitor2028
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Updates!! I attended the 3 selective open days I applied for - they were great. I've applied for a few more open days at the firms I'm interested in. I have submitted 1 vac scheme application. I have submitted 1 TC application. I have a number of other vac scheme apps to submit. However...- futuresolicitor2028
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A career changer's journey
Update time: I have completely changed my strategy - I've changed the firms I'm applying to, and I am applying only for firms with a specific focus private client/ private wealth focus. I have successfully applied for 3 selective open days, which I'm really excited to attend. I am waiting to...- futuresolicitor2028
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A career changer's journey
September update! Late night reflections :) My law course starts in a few days - I am genuinely excited and can't quite believe I will be really studying law. It's definitely a "pinch me" moment! I am really proud of myself for pursuing something I am interested in, and following my dreams...- futuresolicitor2028
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A career changer's journey
Thank you! Just have to keep going - I've crafted an answer now, but think i will revise it as i hopefully start to attend open days and more insight events!- futuresolicitor2028
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Agreed, the process itself is really tough and draining...- futuresolicitor2028
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A career changer's journey
Today's update! 🌟 Today I made a spreadsheet of all my work experiences so far, and against them put competencies I've developed and examples of them e.g. competency - teamwork, demonstrated via doing XYZ in experience x I submitted an example for "why commercial law" to a careers advisor from...- futuresolicitor2028
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A career changer's journey
Thank you hopefully!! The firms I'm applying to: 1. Bevan Brittan 2. Charles Russell Speechlys 3. DAC Beachcroft 4. Farrer & Co 5. Lewis Silkin 6. Mishcon De Reya 7. Taylor Wessing 8. VWV 9. Withers 10. CMS The applications are really spread out throughout the year so I might apply for...- futuresolicitor2028
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A career changer's journey
Note for maintaining mental health and wellness: When I attended a firm's virtual talks, a senior solicitor advised having a resilient mindset, and especially early on, avoiding people who 1) don't have a driven mindset, 2) are negative, 3) try to put your dreams and aspirations down 4) have...- futuresolicitor2028
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A career changer's journey
Here's my journey so far: A levels AABB (sciences) RG uni - 1st class STEM degree 6 years in the finance industry (in corporate/investment roles) Starting my PGDL in September!! Age - late 20s Aim: Vacation scheme --> TC/ a few direct TCs applications! I'm trying to be very intentional...- futuresolicitor2028
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I empathise it did sting, but my perspective is maybe its a learning opportunity given it was before the other applications even opened!- futuresolicitor2028
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
London office - good luck with your app!- futuresolicitor2028
- Post #187
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
1st rejection of the pre-application cycle. Applied to Dac Beachcroft September Vacation Scheme and got my rejection this AM! Time to reflect and then on to the next bulk of apps!- futuresolicitor2028
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I keep checking this forum and the reddit to see if anyone has heard anything haha. But alas nothing!- futuresolicitor2028
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
London office yes, did you? And I guess we will find out in a few days! Really interesting that there was no interview for this scheme- futuresolicitor2028
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
In terms of application strategy is the advice less and better quality apps vs more. I've condensed an initial list of 30 to 9 firms I want to apply to, of which there is 1 star firm that I want, but they offer no vacation scheme! I feel like it's risky applying to only 9 (VS/TCs) but I've never...- futuresolicitor2028
- Post #57
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Has anyone heard back from DAC Beachcrofts summer scheme (sept) yet?- futuresolicitor2028
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