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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Absolutely agree Lydia! Grad rec, usually, just want to see sound reasoning for why commercial law, and that reasoning can come from lots of different experiences and career trajectories (so with some firms even legal experience is not a prerequisite, if you’re able to pull together a well...- Las123
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
In my experience, it is okay to apply without a VS from anywhere. I am a year removed from applying though, so do double check their approach with grad rec :)- Las123
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Hi, Not at all! So just a little background story, because when I was going through my application process, I was very conscious of not having a VS on my CV. I applied over two application cycles to get a TC. In my first cycle, I applied for VSs and didn’t get any after a few interviews, and...- Las123
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Legal Tech v Training Contract
I think a thread/forum on legal tech is a great idea! There aren’t many resources out there, at least that I know of, that go into detail on what specific tools/systems are available out there, how law firms use them, and what’s developing in the space. Most articles provide a broad overview, so...- Las123
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Crisis of confidence + working full time while applying
I agree with all of the advice above. Just to add to that, I think that in terms of experience and extracurriculars, quality > quantity. So even if you cannot attend as many or even any law fairs or open days, I think it is so impressive that you’ve got a VS on your CV, and your current role...- Las123
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Direct TC without previous VS/experience
Absolutely understand that concern; that said, if you’d like any help with making a direct TC application from a no VS/legal experience background feel free to reach out. I made my TC app from such a background and managed to get an offer, so I’m very happy to help in any way!- Las123
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Direct TC without previous VS/experience
Hi JaneX, From my experience of applying last year, the best way to gauge how much legal work exposure graduate recruiters are looking for in direct TC apps is to ask them at open days, insight evenings etc. Some firms encourage applications from all backgrounds and do not place an emphasis on...- Las123
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Hi Madge, I secured a TC at a Magic Circle firm without having done a VS, and I too was worried that maybe not having a VS would put me at a disadvantage. But this is absolutely not the case if you’re able to show that you really understand the day-to-day job of a commercial lawyer, and have...- Las123
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Allen & Overy SJT
Hi, This is the A&O page that links to a sample question and details about the test-https://www.aograduate.com/training-contract There is also this LSE page that goes over tips on tackling SJT tests-...- Las123
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Updating law firms on latest academic results
Thank you for clarifying that D and Jessica!- Las123
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Updating law firms on latest academic results
Hi there, I hope you’re all well. I am a Masters student progressing onto a sponsored PGDL. There is nothing on my TC offer letter that mentions a requirement for my current postgrad study (and I’ve met undergrad requirements before application), so I was wondering whether I need to write to my...- Las123
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