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    Any other career changers?

    I'm a career changer and a future trainee at a US firm - Would like to stay anonymous but happy to answer any questions via DM :)
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    GDL Results

    As above ULaw has a 6 week waiver and BPP’s admissions team may permit this on a case-by-case basis (should be fine if your grades thus far are far above the pass mark)
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    Is the Aspire Programme Worth it?

    I was on it last year, I would particularly recommend it for the open days (they send out invites without requiring applications, usually at your preferred type of firm). The virtual law fair is also great because you get to meet firms you wouldn’t have previously considered. You would also be...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just in case you guys are wondering I've just had an interview invite (which I had to decline). I suspect given how late in the cycle it is there will be plenty in the same boat as me.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone done the online (as in meant to be online) versions of the GDL at UoLaw or BPP? My firm allows me to choose which one and I'm a bit stuck. On one hand, BPP seems to have particularly bad reviews RE their online systems, at least for courses that were meant to be in person in 2020...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I believe A&O opened in august last year
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica - I was wondering what firms are looking for in non-law graduates during (virtual) vacation schemes? A lot fo the advice I found online are about researching the firm/being proactive, but I was wondering what is expected of me regarding the actual work? Could I be productive without...
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    Colin v Cuthbert: Copycat-erpillar?

    Yes I love that podcast! Sadly it seems to have stopped since Christmas?
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    Colin v Cuthbert: Copycat-erpillar?

    It’s not unheard of that companies use PR strategies in their legal problems, I think Spotify (or maybe a popular game?) did something similar against Apple Store transactions. What I’d be interested to know though is if Aldi was founded guilty of IP infringement, will their penalties be made...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard from Orrick post-WG? Think we're meant to hear back by this week?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    According to chambers student yes there is - my interviewers said they’re still doing first stage interviews until end of April though so could be a bit of a wait
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Following on from this, is there any way to find out which firms are worth applying to? (i.e. open to direct TC applicants that don't have a vac scheme?)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Orrick WG invite for VS! Applied in December, a little surprised they're only doing WG invites now - Does anyone know if they've held any ACs this cycle yet?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Might be a while, last year they rejected me in June for the VS and October for the TC (straight after I sent my application this cycle lol)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    PFO from Taylor Wessing post AC, not feeling at all hopeful to get a TC this year (just two more interview/interview results) 😢
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yah sorry that was what I meant by waitlisting
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know if Taylor Wessing has sent PFO’s post-AC? Thought mine went okay but I got waitlisted and I know they’ve been giving out offers :( just wanted to know if it’s something most people got
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ah I didn’t get that email, thanks for sharing this I’ve emailed them!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Can I ask how you know that, and if you got an email after the first one saying you made the shortlist? Also any idea when the AC will be?

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