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    Career Guidance — TC vs SQE2 + QWE Route (Graduate Visa Expiring Jan 2026)

    Hi everyone, I’m looking for some guidance on my career options and the best way forward. I originally live in Dubai but have been in the UK for 6 years now, completing my undergrad, LPC and paralegal job here. I graduated in 2022 with a training contract at an international law firm which...
  2. Chandana Surthi

    Guidance for Indian Student Seeking UK Training Contract/Vac Scheme

    Hi everyone, I’m an Indian law student, and my course structure is a bit different from the National Law Universities (NLUs). Despite that, I’ve completed a few strong internships and have worked as a paralegal with small international firms. I’m now hoping to apply for training contracts and...
  3. GabbyPalinskaite

    Commercial Awareness

    Hi! Just wondering how it is best to approach the question that asks for your understanding of how a business generates and maintains a profit?
  4. Rebeccal

    Career change: Teacher to law

    This is my first post on here. I've read through some threads on here and I've been taken back by how supportive this forum is. A brief history of me, I am 29 years old and currently a Head of subject at a secondary school. Before teaching, I did a years research after achieving a first class...
  5. M

    White & Case Training Contract (2025)

    Hello all! Hope everyone is progressing well with their Training Contract (TC) applications ahead of the key deadlines kicking in over the next couple of days/weeks. I have set up this forum to allow applicants to keep track of updates specifically related to the White & Case TC applications...
  6. avyanka09

    BDB Pitmans Training Contract 2025

    Hello all! Hope everyone is doing well and progressing well with their Training Contract (TC) Applications! I applied for the BDB Pitmans TC 2025 in May this year and am still awaiting to hear about the outcome of my application. Hence I started this thread to hear from any other applicants...

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