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    Success stories - obtaining a TC with NRG 2:1

    @Ram Sabaratnam Do you know of any stories you have come across on here? :)
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    Success stories - obtaining a TC with NRG 2:1

    Hi all, I have been doing research into different firms and the candidates they select. It would appear from my research that most SC/MC firms only recruit from NRG if the candidate has obtained a 1st class. I was wondering if anyone who has had a similar trajectory might disclosure where...
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    Feeling very discouraged and alone - Non RG Grad

    Hi all, I am feeling quite lost and contemplating whether I am a good fit for firms. I have ABC A-Levels (with extenuating circumstances) and a High 2:1 (68%) from a NRG Uni. I will be graduating with a Merit LLM from a RG Uni and I'm in the process of finishing the LPC. I am currently...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is so helpful, thank you! Going to try and just do them daily and actually try to make sure I understand them lol. I was feeling confident after all my practice tests but I guess now I know what the outcome will be so I can just move on from it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats on the score! I'd imagine perhaps it's a very competitive year, maybe quite a few are scoring high and it seems like from this thread they are allowing others on the summer/spring vacs also. Can I ask, how did you prepare for the WG test and how much preparation time did you dedicate...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone done horribly in the Watson Glasser test for Linklakers? I did loads of practice ones and was scoring 65-75% percentile, but I just asked for my results and I scored in the 11th!!! I am so so confused and embarrassed honestly.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yea, you're exactly right! I've read a few on here which have had excellence as their lowest and thought if I had that result I would have been concerned about that too lol.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you for this & fingers crossed you get selected for the open day! I hate waiting on outcomes lol.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I had working with others & excellence as my top and my lowest was respect :'(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I just completed the WG assessment, who did you email to get your WG results from? Also, is your application still on hold? (I applied for the Summer Vac Scheme).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am but I applied for the Belfast Vac Scheme and not London.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations! Was this for London? Also can you discuss your process e.g application, SJT test etc.. and timeframe? :)
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    Applying to White & Case? ABC, 2:1 Non RG.

    Thank you so much for the support!
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    Applying to White & Case? ABC, 2:1 Non RG.

    Hi all, I was looking onto to find a kind of academic profile for white & case trainees. From what I have seen on LinkedIn, it appears that associates who work at the firm and are Non RG are only considered if they have obtained a first. I have a range of grades in my uni degree during my...
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    Trainee Solicitor roles - not allowing anyone who has completed the LPC

    Hi all, So I am seeing a lot of trainee solicitor roles now that are stating on the job advert that they do not want someone who has completed the LPC. I will finish the LPC in August 2025, I took an interruption of studies for 1 year as I've been self funding it and was struggling to balance...
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    Are you allowed to apply for 2 vac schemes? A&O

    Hi all, As per the heading, can you apply to 2? Both are Vac Schemes at A&O with 1 being in Belfast at their delivery centre and another for London? I am confused as they said you can't apply for two unless it's at for example one of their delivery places.. so I guess it means it's fine...
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    ABC A Levels, Upper 2:1 Undergrad Non RG - vac scheme applications?

    Ahh this is inspiring to read! I have about 3 years of experience in Property Law at firms ranging from high street to a mid sized law firm throughout the UK. Hopefully this helps to show I have some transferrable skills and just need exposure to practice areas that I am interested in :) I am...
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    ABC A Levels, Upper 2:1 Undergrad Non RG - vac scheme applications?

    Hey Yasmars! That's fantastic, congratulations! Did you also go to a Non RG university and is it MC/SC/US? :)
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    ABC A Levels, Upper 2:1 Undergrad Non RG - vac scheme applications?

    Hi Jessica, thank you for your response. Yea, I am going to look at firms that really push or support diversity in the firm. Fingers crossed!
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    ABC A Levels, Upper 2:1 Undergrad Non RG - vac scheme applications?

    Hi all, I wanted to ask whether you think it's possible that I could break into a US/MC/SC Law firm in London? I graduated with A Levels (ABC), upper 2:1 from a Non RG Uni and 3 years Paralegal experience in Property Law Currently I am finishing the LPC & completing an LLM at a RG uni. I have...

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