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    Application support resources

    Hi everyone, I've applied for a couple of firms each of the last couple of years. Part of me knows that I've not done my best in my applications partly because I feel someone defeated before starting (not got the usual background but I slip through the net of the diversity schemes I have seen...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    PFO from Shoosmiths
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    VS London intake must be really small at Shoosmiths, so I'm set on not letting it get me down. Good luck to the rest of the little club out there too! Back to regularly refreshing our inboxes in a couple of months.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just received my VS rejection for London. Fingers crossed I get a bit further with the direct application!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'd be happy to travel! Anywhere in zone 2; S if further than that. My google search just brought back 1 hotel lobby and a bunch of busy cafes, so v open to suggestions.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all, A question for those based in London. Does anyone know of spaces open late at the weekends that could be good to work on applications from? The libraries I know close at 5pm or so at best, so any suggestions would be much appreciated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Those who have completed the Shoosmiths virtual assessment, did you receive email confirmation of receipt? The platform was glitchy for me and I had to redo the last part a couple of times.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I had a dodgy internet connection the day I took mine so I emailed to check they'd received it. They replied within a couple of days with confirmation and my score, so I'd say just email grad recruitment and ask.
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    Any other career changers?

    Hello! This is exactly the thread I was looking for. Did you set up the WhatsApp group? I'm trying to make my way to a TC whilst working full time in a completely unrelated field, so am eager to speak to any successful career changers out there / team up with applicants in my same position.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Replying to stay in the loop as I have asked something similar! I tried messaging you privately, maybe message me? Not that I have any advice, but maybe we can compare how we're going about approaching things as non-law grads
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hogan Lovells WVS PFO That's 2/2 PFOs so far, and this is my first proper cycle. Any early words of advice, everyone? I am determined to prove transferable skills as a wannabe career changer and think I can do that convincingly, but I find myself struggling with confidence when it comes to...
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    SQE Law Essentials ULaw

    Hi everyone, I’ve quickly checked that this has not been asked before, but do direct me to a thread where it has been if that’s the case. I’m considering self-funding the SQE foundation course at ULaw. Is there anyone here who has already taken it? I’d love to have a chat if so!
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    Self-fund SQE prep course vs wait for TC offer

    This is an old thread, but the first entry when searching on Google. As a non-law graduate, I’d have to do SQE foundations, SQE1 and SQE2 prep courses. Would self funding the foundations course this autumn ahead of/during the upcoming cycle of TC applications be a brash move? The GDL also is a...
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    TC Application Writing Group

    I've been away from the forum for a while, but interested in getting back into the swing of things!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks for the prompt reply, Jessica! I see plenty of legal recruiters on Linkedin, but I'm finding it tricky to locate any who can help career changers (with no legal training/studies). Any ideas? I understand the "pretty much any role can be leveraged", as I only applied to 2 firms last cycle...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not sure this is the best place to ask this (do point me to a better thread if you know of one), but: Does anyone know where I can find recruiters who can help match wannabe career changers with roles that could be used as leverage in TC applications? Many thanks!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, everyone I had a telephone interview last week. I emailed the day before to say that I was sick (ended up testing positive for covid) and that, if possible, I would like to rearrange. I received no reply from the recruitment team or the person interviewing me, so I turned up on time at my...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, everyone Hoping you can help me out of my sudden confusion: I had it understood that apprenticeships were aimed at non graduates (and had in fact seen as a requirement on some sites that you must not have a degree of any sort), whilst training contracts, for the time being, remained the...
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    Fieldfisher 2023/24 Direct TC Application

    And your feedback email also said "We will be in touch within 7 days regarding the outcome of your application.", right?
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    Fieldfisher 2023/24 Direct TC Application

    Hi everyone, super quick question here: for those with TI invites, did it take longer to receive them than the 7 days stated post-OA? Wondering if I should chill and stop refreshing my inbox quite so much!

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