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    Post-graduation options – become a paralegal, or self-fund the SQE?

    I’m graduating from university in June, and although I’ve done well academically so far (I'm at a good university, and I've got good grades), it’s looking likely (for various reasons) that I’m not going to have a training contract at a commercial law firm lined up by the time I leave university...
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    Advice needed - SQE

    Hi all, I'm thinking of self-funding the SQE at the University of Law next year (with a view to getting a paralegal role that'll lead to a TC) - I have a couple of queries about the various options open to candidates: 1. What does the timeframe tend to be for exams (i.e. if I started in...
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    After graduation - SQE, LPC, paralegal, or something else?

    Hi all, I'm a UK student coming towards the end of the third year of my Law degree at Cambridge; I'm predicted to be on the borderline between a high 2:1 and a First. Ultimately, I'm looking to work towards getting a TC at a commercial law firm in London. Unfortunately, I haven't got any...
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    Sidley Austin vacation scheme

    Hi guys, I have a vacation scheme with Sidley Austin in the next few days - I know this is a long shot, but if any of you have done a VS with the firm in the past, I would be so so grateful if there are any tips you'd be able to share with me via the messaging function as to what to expect from...

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