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    taking a job outside of law

    Hi @Hus95, congratulations on completing a vac scheme! I definitely agree that a different type of role in an entirely different industry is not a bad thing. There are so many transferable skills you can develop across pretty much any type of role. I think you just have to be aware that you're...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey, congratulations on the TC! I totally understand this feeling but I think it's really important to appreciate that everyone is on their own timeline. This is, of course, much easier said than done but you've already accomplished so much in having received a TC offer. Perhaps viewing the...
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    Contributing to legal blogs

    If you're looking for something more permanent, I've seen that Legal Cheek have recently advertised this role: https://hub.legalcheek.com/job/829
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    Please be brutally honest, should I give up on becoming a solicitor at a MC/Top Uk law firm

    Your other marks are strong, so I don't think one lower mark precludes you from applying and being successful at the vast majority of firms. As others have said, focus on producing high quality applications - really figure out the things that differentiate you from others as this is what will...
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    Messaging trainees/associates you connected with on LinkedIn - question on etiquette (please help!)

    I personally don't see any problem with re-connecting. I would suggest keeping any messages short, being courteous (goes without saying!) and having a clear goal in mind in terms of the purpose of your message. Be prepared that some people may not reply - this is no reflection on you, it just...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Somebody has already mentioned Classpass (I've used the free trial to go to Fitness First and Nuffield gyms, which are both in various places around the city and pretty good) and Hussle is another option.
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    Should I reassess my career?

    Also from another perspective - are you definitely sure it's the online testing that's your stumbling block or could it be another part of your application? Many firms use online testing as a minimum benchmark and then go on to review your application if you meet their benchmark (so you could be...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Potentially, depending on the value of the claims I would imagine? If there are multiple and particularly large claims they may not have the capital needed to expand - as this would need to be spent on funding/defending the claim and any subsequent damages/costs. There may also be reputational...
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    LPC Specimen Papers

    Where are you studying and which exams? I don't think there are any standard specimen papers as each provider sets their own. For example, for BPP all their practice papers are on the Hub and I've not seen anything available beyond this.
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    Accelerated LPC vs NON accelerated?! Help!

    It has changed from January 2023. Still open book - however, the allocation of marks to MCQs has considerably increased to my understanding. Most core modules now allocate 40% of marks to MCQs, with one module having 60% allocated to MCQs.
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    Accelerated LPC vs NON accelerated?! Help!

    Just to add to the advice already given - the LPC exams at BPP have become increasingly MCQ focused from this year. The exam format has changed significantly from previous years (fewer long-form and more MCQ). So it'll be hard to avoid MCQs completely whatever route you take!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think people quite often make large generalisations from their own experiences without realising the implications of their comments. I find that a lot of people have this set mindset of: law degree, VS in 2nd year, TC offer, LPC and then straight into the TC - in the real world, people take a...
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    How much does salary differ between practice areas at the same firm?

    Just to add to the above for Q2 - you can do quite detailed searches using the 'Advanced Search' function on LinkedIn if you have any two specific firms in mind. It will throw up a list of individuals who've made the moves you're interested in.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I was in the same situation last year! They didn't leave a voicemail for me but then did email a day or two later to invite me to interview.
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    Are Vacation Schemes in Winter suitable for career switchers?

    Hey - I'm a career changed in my early-thirties. I completed two (summer) vacation schemes and received TC offers from both. A lot of firms are receptive to career changers and many also recognise the value we bring - so I would really think about what transferable skills you bring and how you...
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    How old is too old for Vacation Scheme Applications?

    I'm 33 and will start my TC next year. I was 32 when I did vac schemes last year - there were a range of ages on my schemes too, I really wouldn't worry about your age!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Last year they didn't even open direct TC apps because they had sufficient recruitment from their vac schemes. So the fact that they've opened them this year would suggest that there are genuinely spots available. As someone else has said they recently increased trainee intake from 30 to 40...
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    Vacation scheme questions

    I would always recommend asking questions that you genuinely want the answer to. Avoid trying to show of your knowledge explicitly - this can often come through subtly from the type of question you're asking and the words/phrases you are using.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi - I'm not a specialist by any stretch but I am in the process of changing careers and have gained to TC to start in 2023 (all being well with the LPC). I come from a completely unrelated field with limited legal experience - happy to have an informal chat if it would be at all helpful.
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    Who are our competitors?

    Just chipping in there if that's ok - I don't necessarily think it's always so black and white. In an answer to a question about competitors, there's not really a correct answer as such (unless you compare wildly different firms to each other)...it's much more about demonstrating your...

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