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    Resources for Black Letter Law

    Oh that's so helpful ! I appreciate it a lot. Briefly, I am sponsored as I secured a TC to start next September. I have been working in an investment bank for two years and finished my LPC 4 years ago. I was thinking that SQE 2 will be based on skills, and we can use books and statutes, but I...
  2. D

    Same degree, different timelines (mine just comes with extra plot twists)

    Posting on TCLA after almost a year. I never really had the courage to do this before. I could really use some advice, support, or even just a few kind words. I don’t think I’ve ever felt this demotivated about anything in my life. Background I’m an international candidate. I completed my LLB...
  3. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    there's a longer history Attorneys and Solicitors Act 1728 After 1 Decem. 1730. none to act as an Attorney unless he has served a Clerkship, and been admitted. That from and after the first Day of December one thousand seven hundred and thirty, no Person, who shall not before the said first...
  4. N

    words of encouragement needed

    hi all, its yet another application season and i feel so defeated by the last one that i am slowly losing hope of ever getting of tc... would love to hear some of your stories or words of encouragement! i went to a red brick uni, completed the lpc and have 3 years experience as a paralegal...
  5. jobhuntwarrior

    A little disheartened and really want to give up...

    Hi all, just wanted to come on and get some advice on what I should do (and vent just a little)... My background: I came to the UK as an international student to study law with a russell group uni, graduated with first class results in September 2022. I have been applying to vac schemes and...
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    Concession LPC exams

    Hello everyone! I am currently self-funding the LPC LLM at ULaw, Jan to Oct. Since the beginning I have been struggling concentrating and working on my modules - always felt like I was not able to give my 100% for unknown reasons. That's how I ended up seeking for help through a therapist -...
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    Concession LPC exams

    What was the result of your submission? did it get approved?
  8. lawstudent.a

    Advice on how to tell HR that I only received a PASS on LPC

    Hi guys, I received a 2:1 on my undergrad and recently completed the LPC with a Pass. While going through the program, I discovered that I excelled during seminars and managed to complete tasks ahead of their deadlines, all while working part-time. It was a proud moment for me, as I strived to...
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    Working Part-time whilst doing full-time SQE

    heyaa :) My top tip for me is having a timetable!! allocating time to do everything is actually what kept me on top of everything!! :) checking off stuff during the week was soo motivating alsoooo, for the LPC i started doing this in the middle but making summary sheets of each topic at the...
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    My unusual journey to a TC

    By the way, I tried working during the LPC but I could not balance it so I quit as soon as I could. So, shoutout to everyone who has, you are all superheroes.
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    Working Part-time whilst doing full-time SQE

    hii Thank you for the reply!! It is very helpful in understanding the demands of LPC/SQE. Sounds wonderful. Yes, my game plan is to have a detailed timetabling, time blocking things and revising weekly to stay consistent. AHAH crying time sounds an essential. I would definitely need that...
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    My Training Contract Journey

    Your life is like a movie, seriously. Congrats on everything. We would love another update! its been 6 months!! Also the corporate and banking assessments you did in your vac scheme, was that because you were in 1 of those departments? or does everyone do those assessments regardless of what...
  13. Andrei Radu

    words of encouragement needed

    Hi @needatccccc! First, thank you for sharing your story - I have faced many rejections too, but I cannot imagine how frustrating it has to be to get as close to the finish line like you have. In this circumstance it's completely normal to feel disheartened and hopeless. However, as cliche as it...
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    My unusual journey to a TC

    Hi Logan, It is a great question. I actually used up all my loan when I did the master's at Durham University. So for the LPC I had to completely self-fund. During my undergraduate and postgraduate degree, I worked in customer service and saved. It was not meant to be for the LPC but I decided...
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    Don't Let Rejections Dishearten You, Everyone Gets Them- With a Future Trainee at Trowers & Hamlins LLP

    Thank you for your insight. A placement at the European Parliament sounds great. Where do you sign up for the Commercial awareness for students newsletter?
  16. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Update: SQE 2: I took the SQE2 in July/August 2024 and I'm very pleased to say that I passed in the 1st quintile! This exam was a lot tougher than I thought it would be and I underestmated how important the FLK aspect of the exam would be until I started my revision. This meant that I mainly...
  17. deoxrize

    Post-GDL work experience in the UK as an international (non-EU) student (paralegal/legal assistant)

    Hi, I am an international student with a bachelor's in politics (3.5 GPA unfortunately) and later obtained a Distinction from a Russel group university for a masters (IR). I have been working for a year at the Tax Revenue Service in my home country, and seriously thinking of a career change...
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    International Qualification.

    Thank you Beneath, I did manage to gain a 2:1 amongst my chaos from my condition and started my LPC, however, I could not pass the written exams due to the mixed feedback from my exams. I did pass all my practical exams and that boosted my confidence at the beginning of the course, but I just...
  19. axelbeugre

    Disatisfied with the multitude of advice there has been

    Hey @Jaked, I am so sorry for what happened to you during your LLM and I cannot even imagine the stress and anxiety you had to go through ever since what happened. I command your resilience and hard work for getting through such a difficult situation which not many would have been able to...
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    Career changer advice please

    Hi everyone, I’m new here and would be grateful for some advice regarding my current situation and the best course of action in order for me to secure a TC. I am considering doing the LLM SQE at BPP University (one of their regional campuses) and would benefit from some advice on next steps...

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