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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I am about to start the LPC with ULaw and didn't receive anything until the courier notification that they were on the way, about a week later. My GDL books from last year still show as pending on the booking page so take that status with a bucket of salt
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I can't comment on the others but I haven't had anything from trowers other than the application confirmation
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Me too, see you there!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Email from Browne Jacobson following phone interview so they are getting back to people
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I am nearing the end of the online GDL at ULaw, feel free to drop a message with any questions!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I had an email a week or so back asking for my GDL grade so they are looking at them. I didn't get a submission confirmation though
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard anything about direct TC from Michelmores or Penningtons? I haven't had any contact following confirmation of application and I am aware that Pennington are rolling but I applied back in April...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    The LLM just adds on some modules so that it fulfills the Masters requirement for student finance. I haven't come across any firms that actually require it, it just makes the LPC more accessible if not firm sponsored
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Same here for Birmingham or Exeter. How about you?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I had an email on Saturday(?!?) asking for the results of my GDL (ULaw online is a 12 month course so doesn't finish until September) so they are looking at them. I didn't receive a confirmation when submitting it though
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thanks Jessica, great to know!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you for clarifying, would this be considered to be legal work experience on a TC application? Or just regular employment history as I don't work at a law firm?
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    Working as an Adviser at Citizens Advice - how to pitch this in applications?

    Hi Natasha! I would state it in terms of - provided experience into X Y Z and developed skills A B C, however whilst a valuable experience this confirmed your interest that you wish to work in a corporate and commercial environment and you look forward to being able to put your client and...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I have recently been promoted to Operations and Legal Manager and my duties now include contract drafting and reviews, drafting distributor agreements, NDA's, Terms of Sale and purchase agreements. I also manage tenancy agreements, trademarks and patents, all of which are then...
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    Are GDL Course Notes useful?

    I am in the final semester of the online GDL at ULaw and I have found the GDL answered books really helpful. Very concise and the case book is great for highlighting additional cases to consider and how they link together. I believe both YourGDL and GDL Answered provide excerpts to view so I...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Direct TC
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    FYI, I just heard from Blake Morgan post AC/final interview so they are starting to get back to people
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I completely understand how you are feeling! I had an AC and final stage interview (my first at that) on the 14th and they said they would let me know end of July/beginning of August....obsessively making sure I have phone signal..
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I am nearing the end of the GDL online atm and if you are studying online then you can choose to take all of your exams online. We have been told to register for in-person sittings so currently it is our choice. Don't know if that is usual though or a result of the pandemic
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    You're welcome! Great to hear that funding doesn't affect eligibility, takes some of the pressure off

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