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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks for answering my Mr/Ms question everyone. I must've sounded like an old man in my emails all this time without realising it.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    How come graduate recruitment don't seem to use 'dear Mr/Ms' anymore? It's always hi [first name] nowadays and I'm wondering what happened to the old form of address? Also, is it appropriate to send hi [first name] to graduate recruitment when you're initiating the email chain?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi Kurokeroo. I have a couple of questions that I'd appreciate your insight on. Following the written application, was it just an assessment day afterwards or did you have to do any of those psychometric tests or video interviews? Also, how long did it roughly take to hear back from Macfarlanes...
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    Paralegal Salary Expectations?

    @Jessica Booker I have some further questions that I'd really appreciate your input on if you have the time. When writing a paralegal CV, I've done it the order of (name & contact information, personal summary, work experience, then education). I was wondering if you think this is a good order...
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    Paralegal Salary Expectations?

    Thanks for your input! I think this is a sensible option provided that it's difficult to find out exact figures unless you have contacts at the firms. I've managed to gauge a vague average from Glassdoor but it still feels like I'm missing the mark as to what I should put down.
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    Paralegal Salary Expectations?

    Hi guys. I'm looking to apply for paralegal positions at the Leeds branches of national and international law firms. Many application forms ask me for salary expectations and I'm not sure what sounds reasonable. I've just graduated with a 2:1 Law degree this summer and I've never been a...

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