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    Silver circle?

    Thank you, very eloquently explained!
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    Silver circle?

    Hi guys, I was unsure what firms are generally thought to be part of the silver circle as there doesn’t appear to be a certain list as is the case for the MC.
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    Paralegal roles and other non TC/VS opportunities

    Incredibly helpful, thank you so much!
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    Paralegal roles and other non TC/VS opportunities

    Hi, have you got a link for these positions please
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Outside of US firms, which firms are most well known for Private Equity work?
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    Living Comfortably as a Trainee/NQ Solicitor

    Do trainees tend to buy or rent in London?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Received a rejection last month from Macfarlanes
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    Streamlining applications to Law firms

    Given your interest in corporate law, would definitely consider adding some other well regarded corporate firms to your list such as Macfarlanes and Travers Smith.
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    Online BPP LPC/GDL- Will you still move?

    Although teaching may be online, centres are expected to open :) https://www.legalcheek.com/2020/06/what-law-school-will-look-like-after-lockdown/
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    Paralegal position in London

    Thanks for your suggestions Alice, will certainly look into this!
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    Paralegal position in London

    Yes really struggling to find any paralegal opportunities in the current market. Recruiters also not responding. I was wondering what other graduates in a similar position were doing to boost their chances?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I’d thought that there would be a higher number qualifying because the aim of the SQE is to make the profession more accessible right, and if it is successful in doing so, numbers of NQs should increase. This would then result in the so called ‘bottleneck’ problem currently affecting TC...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you for replying. Can you please clarify what you mean by “4x6 months of an unconnected training contract vs 2 years of developing skills with lawyers who have trained people before.” Is the “unconnected TC” going to be offered under the SQE?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi Jessica, Do you think it will become more difficult/competitive to obtain NQ positions as there will be more people qualifying through the SQE route, through various forms of qualifying work experience?
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    Paralegal roles and other non TC/VS opportunities

    I see... not a good job market to enter into as a graduate!
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    Paralegal roles and other non TC/VS opportunities

    Recruitment through most agencies seems to be at a standstill right now :( Wonder when things will pick back up
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thanks Jess, will check those out too!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Perfect thank you :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi all, which recruiters do people recommend for paralegal work in London?
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    LPC or SQE?

    Thanks Jessica, extremely useful! Would you not say for SQE that there would be a bottleneck on qualification since qualifying is effectively easier than the current route, so we’d expect more to qualify under SQE route?

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