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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Passed Irwin Mitchell AC. Through to final interview.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, I've not received the feedback yet. My comment was reference to the fact that they offered it in the PFO email. Hopefully I will hear back soon. :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Gateley PFO post assessment centre. However, they have offered feedback, which is a first!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    the second one correcting the first email's dates didn't help my nerves either :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    This is for the Sheffield office and Legal Services for Businesses.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    After my Valentine's Day Pinsent Mason post AC PFO, I'm pleased to have received an Irwin Mitchell virtual AC invite.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Pinsent Masons AC. Over the moon. First AC :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    CMS PFO, failed on WG. That was painful.
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    Mature Entrant

    Hi Laura Thank you for your kind words. With regards to my degree, I have created an account on the SRA website, paid the fee and had my degree validated by their agency as acceptable. Good start at least. Whilst on the SRA website, I see that it is possible submit an initial background check...
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    Mature Entrant

    Thank you for your reply. With regards to the types of firms that are of interest, I am trying to keep an open mind. It would seem sensible to look at places that have departments that align with my previous IT experience, GDPR etc. Networking events sound like a good starting point...
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    Mature Entrant

    Hello I am a 47 year old looking to become a solicitor. Rather a late career change. :) Work wise, my career has spanned 25 years in IT, the later years as a consultant. Law has always interested me, but owing to age, costs and the relative gold dust like qualities of training contracts I...

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