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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi - I was wondering if there was a thread for those doing the LPC this year?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Would you say its a good idea to include whether a firm does the LPC v SQE in your decision to accept a training contract?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you for this Jessica!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica! - If you have two vac schemes and are given a TC for the first one but want to still experience the second to make an informed choice, will it look bad to the first firm or will they understand as it is a big decision?
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    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

    @Dheepa @Jacob Miller - Just out of interest, if a report asks for risks/opportunities, would it be a good idea to also present solutions to the risks or will it seem as though you are not following instructions?
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    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

    Thank you both so much! This is very useful :)
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    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

    Thank you so much @Jacob Miller for this! I have an AC coming up and this is super useful! I was wondering how you would recommend structuring a business report where you have to outline risks and opportunities? Would I still say things like 'To X' and 'Kind regards' or is that more for a...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica - due to personal reasons I may have to book a hotel for an upcoming TC interview which is virtual - would a firm be willing to reimburse me for this at all? Thank you
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hi everyone - Does anyone have any Bird & Bird open day notes that they would be willing to share with me? I would be very grateful!
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    Aspiring Solicitors Interview

    Hey its for the Stephenson Harwood scheme
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    Aspiring Solicitors Interview

    Hi guys! I hope your interviews went well - I was wondering how you prepared/what you got asked? I also have a similar interview this week with another firm through AS and would love any insight! :)
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica - if a candidate cannot make a vacation scheme because of work, what generally feeds into the decision to offer them a TC instead?
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    Ask a Future Magic Circle (Allen & Overy) Trainee Anything!

    Wow Neville thank you so much! This is so useful and I will definitely take this on board.
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    Ask a Future Magic Circle (Allen & Overy) Trainee Anything!

    Hi Neville - I hope you are well! I read that you did a vacation scheme with Bird & Bird which is amazing! I was wondering if you had any advice for me? I have a direct TC AC coming up and I'm really nervous as I've never done one of these before. Are there any tips that you have either...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Bird & Bird interview invite !! Anyone with any information on it please do PM me. I can't seem to find any information on this cycle or the last. I am happy to give help with any other interviews people may have.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hello Jessica, I hope you are well. I have an interview for a paralegal role at a magic circle firm and they have said that I have to do an assessment but I have no idea what/how to prepare for it? All the email said was that I would need to review/amend documents. I know this is not a typical...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you both for the insight!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is it unheard of for a firm to allow an applicant to complete part of their vacation scheme? (e.g. one week instead of two because of other commitments)
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica - Apologies if this has been asked before but I had a quick question. I have accepted a vacation scheme over the summer for a firm that recruits solely from the vacation scheme. I recently have been offered an interview with another firm that I am also interested in however the dates...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think it was around the 14 November!

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