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    One Last Shot - My 25/26 TC Journey

    I thought, as many others do, to start this thread as a way to keep myself accountable. I certainly haven't done it due to being unemployed and bored... My background: I just graduated from a good RG (Durham, KCL, Warwick) with a law degree. I finished strong in my final year with a very high...
  2. EmaanAraZaidi

    1st year student with poor results

    Hello everyone! During my first year exam period I unfortunately received very poor results due to struggles in my personal life and also a war happening in my home country while my exams occured. The latter did affect my performance completely as an international student worried for my family...
  3. L

    What to do in first year of law university?

    Hello, I am due to start my first year of university at Exeter for law next month, what can I do to improve my CV or likelihood of getting a training contract in my first year? My knowledge regarding what I can and can’t do is very limited so any information of what to do in my first year would...
  4. L

    Urgent - Go to Exeter for Law or take a gap year

    Hi, I am a student who has just finished their A levels and is due to start at the University of Exeter in September 2025. My intention career wise is to become an intellectual property lawyer in Australia, as I lived there for some time. I’m debating taking a gap year and reapplying due to job...
  5. T

    Bad A level grades due to mitigating circumstances, can I still get a TC?

    Hi, I went into care right after my GCSEs and missed a year of education (year 12), which significantly disrupted both my mental health and my A Level studies. In addition, the pandemic meant my A Level exams were cancelled, and unfortunately, I didn’t do well. I’m now studying Neuroscience...
  6. S

    Withdrawn from the SQE course - is the career in commercial law still possible?

    Hi @Jessica Booker and everyone, I’ve got a 2:1 in law and recently started the LLM SQE course, but I was withdrawn after failing one module. I’m planning to apply for vacation schemes and training contracts later this year, but I’m unsure how this might affect my chances. There’s no...
  7. T

    Graduate LLB as a non graduate feasibility and advice?

    Hi all, this is my first time writing on this forum and I'm seeking advice on my legal education journey. I was studying law at a decent (but non RG) London University however I decided to leave halfway through my first year because of unavoidable personal circumstances. I come from an immigrant...
  8. M

    Drop in grades from second to third year

    I am a final year law student. In my second year I got consistent firsts finishing with a year average of 75. In third year, I have been struggling in 2 modules. Whilst I am sure of a first in 2 or 3 modules, I am realistically expecting a low to mid 2:1 in a 30 credit and 15 credit module. I...
  9. AA711

    Advice on getting a TC with bad A-levels but in RG Uni and potential mitigating circumstances?

    Hello, I would like advice on how to increase my chances of having a TC. Unfortunately, I didn't get the grades I wanted as I got BBC in Bio, Chem and History A-levels with an A in the EPQ. I was able to get into my Firm in York, as I had completed a Summer School program between Years 12 and...
  10. S

    Chances I land a US/MC/SC Vac Scheme (low 2:1)?

    Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well. As I'm preparing and sending out vacation scheme applications for the upcoming cycle, I wanted to get some thoughts from the community on how competitive I might be for schemes at top firms (US/MC/SC). I'm asking because, while I'm at a strong...
  11. J

    When to submit vac scheme application for rolling deadlines

    Is end of November too late if the final deadline is early January?
  12. tatianavlt

    Qualifying as a solicitor in London as an international student ?

    Hello everyone! I'm an international student, who will graduate this September from a university outside the UK. I have studied an LLB and Master's degree in law from a top University in France. I have significant experience in common law, having completing a 2 year Diploma on the topic during...
  13. FutureTS13

    International student wanting to work in London

    Hello everyone! I'm an international student currently pursuing an undergraduate law degree at a university outside the UK. My program covers a broad spectrum, including comparative law (encompassing both civil and common law jurisdictions), European law, and international law. My aspiration is...
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    • advice international student london training contract visa sponsorship
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Discussion
  14. F

    Should I self fund the SQE?

    Hi all! I’m thinking about self funding the SQE at University of Law this year. Just for context: I just graduated (2023) with a 2:1 in law from an RG uni and have some prior legal work experience. Unsuccessful with TCs in second year and had some difficult family issues this year which...
  15. summerlee780

    Postgrad student here having an existential crisis upon failing to convert all VS

    Hi everyone. This is quite nerve-wracking for me to post, but I genuinely feel like I am out of options and would love to hear if other people have been in similar positions/can empathize and give me advice. Long story short, I've been fortunate to have quite a few successes legal-wise in the...
  16. Splarah

    5 Minute Presentation - Assessment Centre

    Hi all, I have an assessment centre for a regional law firm coming up and we have been asked to: "Prepare a 5-minute presentation on any subject of your choice – no slides or visuals to be used" So, am I being an idiot if I don't pick something law-related to discuss? And if so, what on earth...
    • Splarah
    • Thread
    • advice assessment centre presentation training contract training contract advice
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
  17. L

    Mishcon de Reya - Vacation scheme.

    Good afternoon everyone, I've just received my first ever invite to a vacation scheme with Mishcon de Reya. I wondered if anyone who has completed a vac scheme with MDR previously had any advice they would be happy to pass on. It would be much appreciated. Many thanks in advance, L
  18. H

    Didn't secure a TC/backup plans?

    Apologies if this type of post comes up often, but I am looking for some advice on my current situation (which I'm sure many others have also experienced!). I'm a career changer (approaching 30) and I am entering my last year of an accelerated LLB at a non-London based Russell Group uni. I am...
    • hiremeplz
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    • advice backup backup plans career changer pfo training contract advice training contracts
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: General Discussion
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi everyone, With a new recruitment cycle starting in the next few weeks, we thought it best to start a new master thread to discuss direct training contract applications for the 2022-2023 application cycle. Useful Links TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23 | The...
  20. lawnoob

    Commercial awareness and reading the news

    Hi everyone, I've been struggling with being up to date on the news and expanding my commercial awareness. I get overwhelmed by the amount of daily news, it takes up a lot of my time to read all the news updates, and I fail to recall most of what I've read after. How do you approach reading...

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