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  1. J

    Slaughter & May CV

    Hi all, I have a few questions about Slaughter & May's CV for the Summer Work Experience programme and would appreciate it if anyone could help answer them. Is there a recommended/preferred structure for Slaughter & May's CV? Is it encouraged to have a single-sided CV or 2 sides? Do I list...
  2. Hannah_Willkie

    Applications for Willkie's Vacation Schemes 2027 are open!

    Applications are now open for our Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes 2027! About our Vacation Schemes Over the two-week scheme, participants work alongside Willkie lawyers, gain exposure to a broad range of legal work, and get a genuine feel for life as a trainee solicitor at Willkie London –...
  3. futurelawyer2807

    (Applications Discussion / Vacation Schemes Discussion):

    Random question for anyone applying this cycle — how are you currently keeping track of which firms you’re actually eligible for? I find the deadline tracking isn't even the hardest part; it's working out whether I qualify in the first place (law vs non-law, graduation year, PGDL/GDL status...
    • futurelawyer2807
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    • application process deadlines gdl; non-law graduate; self-fund; bpp law school training contract applications vacation scheme
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Applications
  4. alexx778

    Vac scheme with a 3rd in first year? (mitigating circumstances)

    Essentially, I had mitigating circumstances in my first year during my exams as a non-law student at a top 5 RG (had to pick up full-time work in April/May to support both parents after they suddenly lost their jobs, and essentially self-funded my sibling's school), which led to me getting 2:2s...
  5. C

    Need some guidance please!

    Hi everyone, this is my first post here. I would like to introduce myself: I have completed my law degree from India back in 2022 and thereafter, completed my LLM from a Russell Group university on a scholarship. I had to go back to India, and there, I practised law till August 2025, primarily...
  6. Hyacinth2466

    Unable to do Vac Schemes, any alternative suggestions?

    Hello, I have a study exchange during university second semester and summer, at a university in Australia (I had to do 2 of 3 terms for an exchange at UNSW to make up the required credits), so that means I will not be in the UK during my penultimate year summer and therefore will not be able to...
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  8. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    My ongoing training contract journey...fingers crossed I get one this year

    Hello everyone, Hopefully this will serve as a documentation of how I was able to get a successful TC. It is a bit late in the cycle to start this but I am going stir crazy waiting for responses and updates from firms. So far I have received 5 PFO's (heartbreaking) but we move. Currently waiting...
  9. ggbj

    PGDL for non-law finalist aiming for a vacation scheme this summer?

    Hi, I am an international Chemistry student applying for solicitor vacation schemes. Do I have to register intent in taking the PGDL as a finalist non-law student? From what I know, since it is no longer a prerequisite to do the PGDL before sitting SQE, I don't have to actually do it? If...
  10. L

    Direct TC or vac scheme?

    Hello! I am a penultimate student at a lower-ranked Russell Group, currently doing a placement year at a magic circle firm. I am wondering for the following firms if I have a chance of applying for their direct training contract. I am not against vacation schemes, however, as I work full time, i...
    • LH4
    • Thread
    • baker mckenzie bclp cms direct training contract mayer brown orrick vacation scheme
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Applications
  11. 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...
    • LawbeginnerSeptember2025
    • Thread
    • advice australia first year gap year insight scheme intellectual property training contract university of exeter university of oxford vacation scheme
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
  12. W

    Application Help!

    Hi Forum, I have a few questions regarding applications and would really appreciate some guidance. My questions are as follows: Applying without prior firm contact – Is it worth applying to a vacation scheme without having met the firm beforehand (e.g., via insight days or open days)? Would...
  13. W

    Firms that don't have high academic requirments

    Hi Everyone, I finished A levels with BBBB (I'm eligible for contextual offers due to caring responsibilities) and just finished my first year at a RG university with a 2:2 which was very surprising and disheartening. My question are as follows: Does anyone know what top firms dont have high...
  14. legallysg

    Graduate seeking guidance

    Hello anybody who is reading this, I so wish I found this community earlier, it is so great to see everybody's inspiring journeys and motivations! For myself, I am wondering if i should join the journey as well or if it's just not right for me. My situation I am a recent LLB graduate. I did...
    • legallysg
    • Thread
    • application advice legal assistant open days paralegal sqe vacation scheme
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Discussion
  15. M

    Which secondary school qualification to indicate on applications?

    Hi, I'm new to this forum :) I'm an international student from Canada about to enter my second year in LLB at a RG uni. I unfortunately ended my first year with a 2:2 and I'm not sure if my circumstances would be considered extenuating (Taking care of a sick family member during exam seasons...
    • melonpan
    • Thread
    • a level grades application application advice extenuating circumstances grade requirements grades international student vacation scheme vacation scheme application
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Applications
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. D

    VC / TC applications with SQE completed

    Hi, I am a business undergraduate who is now completing the PGDL with ULaw. I have recently changed to the MA Law (SQE1) due to funding and so I am due to start the course for the SQE September 2025. I have been advised by my employability team that some firms do not take trainees if they have...
    • deardreams
    • Thread
    • sqe training contract application vacation scheme
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Applications
  19. R

    Skadden Vacation Scheme 2025

    Hey everyone, applied to Skadden and went through the application process (written assessment, interview, etc.). Finished the interview last week was wondering if anyone has heard back from them yet?
  20. 20tunnj

    Do I Keep Applying to TCs/VSs or Take the NY Bar?

    Hi everyone! Feels surreal to finally post for the first time after lurking here for the past 6 months. We're at the tail-end of the application cycle now, and I'm at a cross-roads. I'm contemplating. Do I — (a) take my chances and continue applying for TCs as an international student...
    • 20tunnj
    • Thread
    • bar international student magic circle new york training contract ucl vacation scheme
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
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