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  1. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Maybe you have tried already but try these two things. 1) Check the all mail instead of the primary. 2) Sometimes when a lot of emails are sent from one address the newer ones are hidden and you have to click on a little grey box with three dots in it to open up the newer emails.
  2. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Or more likely, who they want to be friends with and what boxes need ticking to ensure that.
  3. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    You do but it seems to make no sense judging by my experience
  4. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Still haven’t replied to my email asking for feedback after my test score was close to perfect
  5. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Try local agencies though the pay often sucks
  6. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I’ve only been here a week and have already become familiar with you. Best of luck Axel!
  7. A worried paralegal

    A student in need of direction.

    It seems that only regionals like them
  8. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Got a PFO before I even did an online test with Baker Mckenzie!!! Anyone know if there was some criteria that I missed?
  9. A worried paralegal

    A student in need of direction.

    Do you have much information on graduate solicitor apprenticeships and their differences to a TC?
  10. A worried paralegal

    A student in need of direction.

    Problem is I am graduating this year. What firm are you at?
  11. A worried paralegal

    A student in need of direction.

    Honestly this is very useful. I was going to apply for CMS and SPB but never got around to it and should have been on the ball more. I’ve found ways to spit out my applications faster (focus on the firm research but be more generic for past experience questions) but it’s too late now.
  12. A worried paralegal

    A student in need of direction.

    The aim is not to go south unless I have to. Cost of living , WLB tend to be better up north
  13. A worried paralegal

    A student in need of direction.

    I meant more in the live situations

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