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    Future trainee paralegal - post LPC?

    Hi, I've received an offer for paralegal work to fill the time between my LPC (completes on June 7) and my August 2024 TC start date. Do I need to raise this as a conflicts of interest issue with the firm my TC is at? Thanks.
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    Gap between LPC and TC

    Hi all, I'm currently completing the final months of my LPC (final exam being June 7!) and I'm starting to think about what I want to do after my TC. My TC is currently starting in 2024, but I want to plan in case my TC gets moved forward to 2023. If this happens, then I will start my TC in...
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    Paralegal work after LPC?

    Hey all, I'm currently a future trainee and I'm doing my LPC full-time, from last September through to June 2023. My TC starts in 2024 so I'm looking for some paralegal work to fill the time after my LPC. When would be a sensible time to start looking for paralegal work to begin immediately...
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    LPC Accommodation

    Hi all, This one is for LPC students in London (or prospective ones starting this September). Whereabouts are the best places to stay for LPC students, both in terms of budget and convenience? I'm looking for accommodation ASAP as the agency I was booked with cancelled on me last minute, so...
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    Greenberg Traurig TC

    Is it possible to apply for Greenberg Traurig if you haven't done your LPC? Their website states as follows: They don't list the LPC in their minimum qualifications, but I don't know how you can start a TC in September 2022 if you haven't done the LPC by now.
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    Paralegal interview

    Hi all, Just wondered if anyone had advice for paralegal interviews? How should I prep generally and what should I expect? Thanks!
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    Brand Ambassador Applications

    Hi, Does anyone have any advice about applying for Brand Ambassador roles, and in particular what they're looking for? I know it varies by firm, but any general advice is appreciated. I applied for one role in first year and I was like a rabbit caught in headlights when it came to the interview...
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    A&O Open Day March 2020

    Anyone heard back yet from A&O for the Open Day that's coming up on March 17th? Or know how long they take to respond to applications? Presumably they're pre-occupied with VS and TC applications? (I applied a month ago and I haven't heard back yet)
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    Akin Gump Training Contract

    Does anyone know if Akin Gump recruit on a rolling basis for their training contracts? Also roughly when they will start reviewing applications? I'm a penultimate year but I didn't apply for their vac scheme, so I'm sending in a TC application (assuming they don't recruit predominantly from...
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    Kirkland & Ellis Video Interview

    Hi, Has anyone got any advice/past experience with the K&E video interview? I worked hard on my application and I don't want the video interview to bring my application down. If anyone has advice/experiences to share, it would be sincerely appreciated. Thank you!
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    Clifford Chance Vacation Scheme Application

    Clifford Chance's vacation scheme application question for this year is as follows: You have told us about your academic achievements and work experience and now, in no more than 600 words, we are keen to hear more about you. This should include your extra-curricular activities, positions of...

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