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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @Apple Absolutely! It's definitely worthwhile to apply directly for training contracts! One of my first training contract offers came despite having no prior commercial legal work experience or vacation schemes. While the direct training contract process can sometimes be more...- Ram Sabaratnam
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @emma.d 😊 @Amma Usman and @Andrei Radu would certainly have valuable insights to share, but I’ve done a quick search and found a few resources that could help. I’ve hyperlinked them along with some points you might want to consider. I’ve skipped over common topics like ESG and AI since...- Ram Sabaratnam
- Post #4,366
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hiya @Nkanny The vast majority of the firms on this thread do offer visa sponsorship and SQE preparation funding as well. If you have questions about a particular firm, let us know :D- Ram Sabaratnam
- Post #915
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @Parsorandini! Just building on what @Andrei Radu aptly pointed out (I've heard similar things myself) 👀 It's great that you're able to score so high on the Watson Glaser. Scoring in the 99th and 94th percentiles isn’t something many people can say, so it’s clear you have some serious...- Ram Sabaratnam
- Post #4,160
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @SamiyaJ Great to see that you're still applying to open days. Yep, there are many firms still open for open day applications. You can find them here. Hope that helps and good luck!- Ram Sabaratnam
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @hazanelson I think it's definitely worth applying! It's much more common than people think for applicants to be rejected from an open day but then be successful in securing a vacation scheme or training contract in the same recruitment cycle. I would take a look at your application and see...- Ram Sabaratnam
- Post #4,151
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Heya @Simi.O @Jessica Booker may have more to say here, but with the new SQE route, as a non-UK law graduate, you won't need to complete the PGDL. The SQE pathway was designed to allow candidates from various academic backgrounds (including non-law graduates) to qualify as solicitors. The SQE1...- Ram Sabaratnam
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @LawLawLawLawLaw I think HFW is perfectly fine! Good luck with the application!- Ram Sabaratnam
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey @Lopez2017 This is actually such a cute question!!! I've never answered anything like this in an application, but it seems geared towards gauging your creativity/personality - I think it's fine to have a playful, yet introspective response, giving them an indication of your values. Might...- Ram Sabaratnam
- Post #3,817
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
😳😩🔥🥰😱😍♥️♥️😭🥰🔥😩😳😩🥰🥰😭♥️🥵♥️😭🥰🔥🔥😩😩 KOREAN SKIN CARE 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩🥵🔥🥰😭😱😳♥️♥️😳😍😍😭🥰🥵😩😩🥵🔥🥰😳😳😍😍😭🥰😩🥰🥰😳♥️♥️😳😍😍🥰✝️🐿️😳😍🥰🔥🥵😍🥰🔥🥵🥵😩🥵🥰🥰😳😍😱🥰🔥😳🥰- Ram Sabaratnam
- Post #3,810
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @Tintin06 I completely appreciate your concerns - when I started applying to firms, I was in my early 30s and sometimes felt that I had no real chance given my age (this was partly worsened when I'd meet other applicants in their early 20s worrying that they were now too old to secure a vac...- Ram Sabaratnam
- Post #3,804
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @tarty23 I'm sorry about the rejection - it might be difficult to appreciate this now, but it's not a reflection of what you can do and your ability to get a vacation scheme/training contract. Keep going! In terms of feedback, many firms are simply unable to offer any at the written...- Ram Sabaratnam
- Post #3,800
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @sjr22 :) Again, I think @Jessica Booker hit the nail on this. Just wanted to elaborate slightly on this, don't worry too much about repetition. It’s natural for your interest in technology-focused firms to come up again here, especially since it’s such an important part of Goodwin's work...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @AS24 @Andrei Radu and @Amma Usman would also have their own views on this, but having answered this question in past applications, I approached it by focusing on the various ways I researched and explored the legal profession, rather than use it as an occasion to specifically answer why...- Ram Sabaratnam
- Post #3,775
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Applying to White & Case? ABC, 2:1 Non RG.
Hi @Optimistic1111 :) First of all, I wanted to say that I really admire the resilience you’ve shown — juggling full-time work, facing serious health challenges, and navigating the foster care system and managing a solid academic record is truly impressive. The fact that you’ve achieved a high...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Howdy @AlegalA :D I'm pretty much in agreement with what @Jessica Booker said. If you really want to, there's no harm in trying to ensure there's some flow or continuity between the separate paragraphs. You could, for instance, add small, connecting sentences between the sections. For...- Ram Sabaratnam
- Post #3,650
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @futuretrainee101ac When approaching a question about constructive feedback, I've typically relied on examples from work experience or volunteering. I suggest structuring your response by first briefly explaining the situation and the feedback received. You can even feel free to indicate...- Ram Sabaratnam
- Post #3,646
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Trainee Solicitor roles - not allowing anyone who has completed the LPC
Hi @Optimistic1111 It's great that you've completed the LPC and that you're seriously thinking about how to enter the profession given the new requirements. @Jessica Booker would likely have much more to say here, but I wanted to encourage you to keep applying for training contracts and...- Ram Sabaratnam
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @PoliLegal :D Just wanted to add to what both @Apple and @lawstudent2002 have brilliantly mentioned. Overall, I always recommend that candidates apply to a range of firms. This isn't just because some might have stricter grade cut-offs (in practice, I've found that many are actually more...- Ram Sabaratnam
- Post #3,477
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @Soprano It’s fantastic that your friend has interned as a technology analyst at Barclays and is studying engineering. Experience like that can really set applicants apart, even without a formal legal background. It's worth saying here that having no legal work experience isn’t a barrier...- Ram Sabaratnam
- Post #3,476
- Forum: Applications Discussion