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  1. Maryem1998!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard back from Irwin Mitchell’s online assessment yet?
  2. Maryem1998!

    Personal Injury Paralegal Work?

    Hi Jessica, I currently work at a National law firm (3 months as of today), very known and has a good reputation. However, the team that I’m currently employed in makes me feel unwelcome. I feel out of place and am regularly excluded from events that they are holding. I also am employed as a...
  3. Maryem1998!

    Real estate to Personal Injury

    Hi there, I currently work at a National firm within the RE division. I have just been offered a role at a smaller regional firm as a personal injury paralegal. The pay is better, the hours are better and the role is fully client based. I’d have my own caseload and be able to actually work as...
  4. Maryem1998!

    Downgrade from National to regional firm

    Hi there, I currently work at a National law firm (3 months as of today), very known and has a good reputation. However, the team that I’m currently employed in makes me feel unwelcome. I feel out of place and am regularly excluded from events that they are holding. I also am employed as a...
  5. Maryem1998!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone received the shoosmiths feedback report. What was everyone’s strength and weaknesses? I got open connector as my weakness and considering it’s one of their top values, not sure I’ll be getting the good news from them anytime soon
  6. Maryem1998!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone received any feedback from shoosmiths?
  7. Maryem1998!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Have you received an outcome regarding the assessment yet?

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