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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Definitely worthwhile applying based on that information alone- TCLA Community Assistant
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Congratulations! Love these type of posts 😍- TCLA Community Assistant
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
I don’t think all firms will be moving to the SQE from 2024 onwards, but many are moving where they will struggle to recruit for the LPC route given many non-lawyer graduates will only be able to take the SQE route for the 2024 intakes onwards. The answer to when you would take the SQE very...- TCLA Community Assistant
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Call them - tone over the phone and being able to talk them about it is a far better thing to do than relying on email. The firm can be honest with you about what delaying may mean. It may not mean you are out of the running completely - I have deferred people’s interviews which meant they just...- TCLA Community Assistant
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
I don’t think it’s really covering the latter. You can be an international commercial lawyer in many locations. I think it is really asking you what is it about the international work that appeals to you.- TCLA Community Assistant
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Can you hot desk or do you need a private office?- TCLA Community Assistant
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
I’d be more patient with Freshfields. From experience I know reading the apps takes a very long time….- TCLA Community Assistant
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Where abouts are you looking? I have just had to go through this process (albeit longer term) so might be able to make some recommendations.- TCLA Community Assistant
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Sounds like the 73rd percentile (rather than a percentage). Yes, I would be surprised if this didn’t put you in a good position.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
@Jacob Miller ‘s post here might also be of interest to you: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/should-you-apply-for-a-vacation-scheme-or-a-training-contract-finding-your-best-application-type.3987/- TCLA Community Assistant
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Yes - it’s legal work experience for an application basis. Legal work experience isn’t limited to law firms.- TCLA Community Assistant
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TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)
A few factors to consider. 1) will your current employer allow you to work for another employer? Most employers will now allow you to work for another employer or you at least have to declare it and get it approved 2) have you got enough annual leave to use or can you take unpaid leave if the...- TCLA Community Assistant
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
The SRA will no longer regulate qualifying work experience under the SQE. You’d have to get the experienced signed off by a qualified lawyer or a compliance officer. If you are qualifying under the existing route, you’d need to look into the requirements under the equivalent means qualification...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,273
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
It won’t be a cut off score, it will be a percentile. Probably somewhere between the 50-70th percentile for most firms, but that doesn’t mean a lot really (as you don’t know who you are being ranked against to get your percentile ranking).- TCLA Community Assistant
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
You get a score on the SQE - there isn’t a classification system, but it’s expected some firms may look for stronger score in the SQE in time. The LPC will give you an exemption for SQE1 so may be worthwhile continuing with. You really need to find out from the firms you are applying to whether...- TCLA Community Assistant
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Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2021/2022 - Law Firm List with Opening and Closing Dates
Clifford Chance have in the last few years been very clear that they prioritise penultimate year undergrads. However, we know of graduates who have still secured a TC with the firm, and so clearly it is still possible to get a TC with them despite this approach by the firm.- TCLA Community Assistant
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Well you could continue to do the LPC - that will exempt you from SQE1. However the firm who gives you the TC could still require you to qualify via the SQE, and so you’d have to weigh up whether it was worthwhile continuing with the LPC or not.- TCLA Community Assistant
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
There is likely to be a mix of SQE and LPc training contracts for 2023/24 - it's worthwhile checking with the firm in question as to what the route will be. The SQE is just a set of exams while the LPC is a course. You could just rock up to the exams having taken no educational training what so...- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,791
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
When did you email? If more than a few days, then give them a call this morning. I doubt you will be at a disadvantage in all honestyz- TCLA Community Assistant
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Yes - there is no requirement to mention a deal unless it's integral to your motivation for applying.- TCLA Community Assistant
- Post #4,271
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