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    Slightly worried before my TC

    Dear TCLA readers Provisio: I know lots of people on here are grinding away at getting their TC and I am sorry in advance if this post is irritating (if it's any help it took me two years and self funding to get to this point so I know the grind). I start my TC very soon at a Magic Circle firm...
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    Secured a training contract

    Hello, I’ve managed to secure a TC via a straight training contract application with an MC firm and I’m incredibly chuffed. This is after 1.5 years of trying, two vacation schemes, 5 ACs, 22 applications, and my family fairly sick of me... so I hope that shows trying again and again pays off...
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    Are last minute TC applications a waste of time?

    I am applying to a few training contracts and I am wondering how helpful it really is to apply now (say I send off a few applications a week before the final 31st July deadline). This legal cheek article seems to suggest that it is pointless...
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    Do I need to tailor work experience in my applications?

    I have completed a vac scheme and got interviews at some top firms however I have never done more than make my application questions or cover letter very thorough, firm specific and clear. Obviously I have had a host of rejections as well. I was thinking - do law firms want to see how your work...

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