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  1. A worried paralegal

    A student in need of direction.

    That is a lot better than I was expecting to be honest. Which of those offer funding and recruit from small universities?
  2. A worried paralegal

    A student in need of direction.

    Do you know which firms have good presences in the north west as that’s where my career will likely start?
  3. A worried paralegal

    A student in need of direction.

    I’m still not very good at those “tell us a time where you did X questions” and I do wonder if it’s held me back.
  4. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone here got info on virtual interviews/ACs and asking questions etc?
  5. A worried paralegal

    A student in need of direction.

    What type of firms do you think I stand a realistic chance of getting an AC with?
  6. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    What do you mean by legal project here?
  7. A worried paralegal

    Howden Legal Internship

    If I haven’t had one does that mean I’m gonna get the PFO
  8. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I meant with advancing. Some firms eliminate based solely on test scores while Ashurst view them with the application simultaneously. The pro is that it gives everyone a chance but the negative is that the wait is longer
  9. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Not for advancing no. Yes if you mean for getting it
  10. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Chances are the assessment is only a minor part too with the form and CV being looked at more considering it isn’t automatic.
  11. A worried paralegal

    a lost student and her future uncertain career

    Maybe try the reverse of a U.K. firm with a presence in Italy?
  12. A worried paralegal

    Shearman & Sterling - Open Day: 24 April 2024

    Why does allhires state that the deadline has passed?
  13. A worried paralegal

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    The only one you can plan for is the values one. Say you care about D+I and don’t about money I guess

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