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    Is it worth self-funding SQE1+2 after GDL? / please help me figure out a strategy

    Hi, if anyone can help me, I would be very grateful. I just finished my PGDL last month, which was entirely self-funded as I didn’t apply for VS/TC during undergrad. I also made a terrible mistake by not applying for VS during my GDL year because I didn’t feel “ready”. (I have a 1:1 Oxbridge...
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    Sponsored Paralegal work

    Hello, I’d greatly appreciate it if anyone could let me know of any firms (law or non-law in-house) in the UK that will hire a paralegal and provide visa sponsorship. I know this is not common, but I might as well push my luck and ask. ** At one point during my LPC last year, I was extremely...
    • Sayeema_k
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    • ask a graduate recruiter aspiring solicitors help opportunities paralegal training contract visa sponsorship
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Discussion
  3. Trainee001

    Freshfields, Dubai - International Arbitration Internship, 2023

    Hi everyone, Has anyone who applied for Freshfields' International Arbitration Internship in Dubai (Application deadline : March 2023) heard back or received any update on their application?
  4. AnFlop

    Freaking out about studying law at a non russell group uni

    Hi everyone, I’ve been lurking on these forums for a while but have only made an account today. I’ve struggled a lot in life with mental health and I have a chronic issue (diagnosed). I will graduate with a BA Law degree in July from literally one of the bottom 10 uni’s in the UK and I won’t...
  5. lowen13

    Non-law Conversion and SQE1 within one year?

    Hello everyone! I am a non-law undergraduate in my final year of study - I am due to graduate this June. I have been in conversation with a law firm who have suggested that I do a conversion course and SQE1 within one year, despite all other law firms leaving two years for conversion and...
    • lowen13
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    • current trainee non-law postgrad sqe1 training contract training contract advice ulaw
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General Discussion
  6. celine02

    My journey to a TC - seeking advice on how to improve

    Hi everyone, I am currently a penultimate student studying law but has had an unsuccessful application cycle, and is starting a thread here to keep myself accountable and improve for next year's. I am also seeking advice on how to stay motivated throughout this summer while people around me go...
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    • Future City Lawyer
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    • ask a graduate recruiter big law magic circle open days paralegal recruiter training contract vacation scheme
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    • Forum: General Discussion
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    Latest date you can start LLM with a 2025 TC?

    Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone knew the latest date that you can start the SQE LLM if you have a TC commencing in 2025? Does this largely vary across firms? I don't even have a TC yet but just planning ahead for if (fingers crossed) I am able to get one :) would really love to take a...
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    Irwin Mitchell VI question help

    Hello After years of applying I finally got my first Video interview. Please could anyone who has completed it let me know what kind of questions they ask. I applied for direct TC. Thanks
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    Demotivation

    First year LLB student here. I feel like I'm aiming too high given my circumstances. I did not score well in my A-levels (BCC final grade and A*A*C in AS) and my GCSEs weren't anything amazing either (4Cs, 3Bs, 1A* and a distinction in spoken English). I obviously don't come from a RG university...
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    CC Ignite TC Application Questions

    Hi everyone, I was wondering whether anyone could advise whether I need to talk to graduate recruitment about this. The questions on the online application system are: In no more than 250 words, what are your motivations for applying to Clifford Chance? You may wish to include any relevant...
    • bwild
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    • application help ask a graduate recruiter clifford chance training contract
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  12. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Hi everyone, I'm Jiya. This year I am trying to improve my commercial awareness and success at AC's as these are the areas I fell down on last year. I will achieve this by: Completing at least one lecture of the courses offered by TCLA each day to have a continuous top-up of general...
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    TC Offer accepted - have read that firm is in merger talks. What should I expect?

    Hi all, What it says in the title. Offer has been received and accepted. Final contract won't be sent and signed until nearer my start date. Have read firm may be in merger talks. What can I expect if the merger goes ahead? Am I at any risk of losing the TC, or anything like that if it does...
  14. Mohamed Ashour

    Ashour's Journey to a TC

    Ashour's Journey to a TC I'm glad to be joining TCLA today and Kick start my plan to a TC as of today I'll be applying to NRF, CMS and Ashurst with the latter being my first choice I planned my application and chose deadlines to each app NRF = 10th of NOV CMS= 25th of NOV Ashurst= 15th of DEC...
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    Scared to apply to TC

    Hi, So I am new on this forum. I just thought I come on here and share how I am feeling at the moment. I genuinely am scared of applying to Training Contract's in fear of rejection and not getting anywhere. But more so afraid of that I am not clever enough and lack confidence. I am a shy...
  16. Diamond

    White and Case 2024 training contract

    Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone had heard back from White and Case for the 2024 direct training contract applications. The deadline was July 2022 and I’d like to know if anyone has gotten an email about their application.
  17. 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...
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    Should I accept the TC…

    Hi everyone! I really need some advice… I’m a career changer who has done the GDL. I (now I think naively) applied to two firms in this cycle, being certain of the firms I thought I wanted. My application for one of the firms was successful, for which I am really grateful, considering how...
  19. Jones

    Advice needed - Should I commit to LPC in September (self funded)

    Should I commit to the LPC in September at ULaw? Some context about me and my situation: A) I do not have a training contract, and this is my first round of TC applications. B) I attend a non russell group university and will be graduating this year (2022). I graduated first in my year (1/170...
    • Jones
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    • graduate lpc self-fund training contract training contract advice
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: General Discussion
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    Are TC application rejections always communicated? Is no news good news or bad news??

    Hey All, I've applied for a couple of 2024 TCs and for some I haven't yet heard back for a while. Should I be worried? Is no news good news? Do firms usually communicate rejections or no? Thanks for your help guys!

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