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    Career changer - straight to TC?

    Hey! I have a similar background, having worked in the public sector for a couple of years post graduation but not necessarily long enough for it to be a career. I think a lot of the points already mentioned in this thread still apply, and having something unique about your journey to a training...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you very much! :) Feel so overwhelmed by everybody's support!!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you so much everyone! I really do appreciate all of your lovely words! @Jessica Booker @D @Daniel Boden @Holly :):)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey everyone :) Some of you might have seen the above post I posted just a few weeks ago, feeling genuinely defeated by the whole TC application process and was convinced I may never be a solicitor. I can honestly say I was so touched by so many of you who reached out with your words of support...
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    Commercial Awareness - Podcast Thread

    I also really recommend 'BBC Radio 4 - The Bottom Line'! It features issues with clear commercial implications, often with a focus on what business sectors are doing, without feeling too 'heavily' commercial. An easy and quick listen (all under 30 mins) and genuinely interesting topics. ;)
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    What blogs/resources are you reading?

    Hey! There are tonnes of brilliant resources I have come across, but a couple that came to mind straight away were: 'More From Law' podcast by Harry Clark The Legal Line Up blog (https://thelegallineup.com) Apply Shine Win blog (https://applyshinewin.com) Specific firm resources e.g...
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    Addleshaw Goddard Application

    Hey, I had a rejection via the portal (didn't get a direct email) a couple of weeks ago for a direct TC. Hope that helps, it's only good news that you haven't heard yet! ;)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Rejection from Addleshaw Goddard, with a side of 5 mins of tears and wondering whether I'll ever crack this TC thing :( I had to log into their portal and check the correspondence for an update, as I haven't been getting their emails directly (I know others on here have had the same issue).
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Leeds :) Good luck too, will keep you posted on here if I hear anything!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I didn't get an email either but through the AG portal you should be able to view all correspondence they have tried to send you - I found a confirmation email here, but didn't get it directly :)
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thanks Jessica - I don't have any specific questions to follow up with, would it still be worth sending a short thank you? :)
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hey Jessica! What would be your advice in regards to following up via email to thank a Partner who interviewed me at a virtual assessment centre? All other comms have been via graduate recruitment, but the Partner mentioned at the end of the interview that I could find her email address online...
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    Advice for In tray exercise

    Hi Jessica! I have an online in-tray to complete via Inside Sherpa and I was wondering whether you had any advice? Particularly, say there are 10 emails in the virtual inbox - would you suggest reading the contents of all of them before deciding which ones to respond to first? Or if there are...
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    Pinsent Masons Interview

    Thank you so much! I appreciate that advice, I will do that :)
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    Pinsent Masons Interview

    Hi! I have a virtual assessment centre for Pinsent Masons and was just wondering whether anyone had any tips? They have said that it will include an in-tray, partner/senior associate interview and a SWOT presentation. I am a bit unsure about the latter, are there any good resources for preparing...
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    Using LinkedIn to get to know firms better while applying

    Hey! I came across this post by a future trainee on Linkedin the other day which you might find useful: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/harryclarklaw_careers-networking-hc-activity-6688724186355011584-Br7y
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey! I think as the deadline is the 16th July, I'd assume its midnight on the 16th i.e. tomorrow.
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    TLT Training Contract 2020

    That's really helpful - thank you very much :) It sounds like a good opportunity to get to know the firm, as I haven't had much interaction with them previously.
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    TLT Training Contract 2020

    Hey Has anyone applied for TLT? I am in the process of drafting an application for the Manchester office, and just thought it would be useful to hear other peoples' thoughts on it (whether you have already applied or are also in the middle of one). Has anyone had any interaction with the firm...
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    Pinsent Masons Application 2019/20

    Thank you so much! It was for the Leeds office :) Hope that helps!

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