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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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    I have a bit of an unusual question - does anyone know how likely it is that firms fund you for an LLM, for example, during the waiting period (if any) between obtaining a TC and its start date? Does anyone know of instances where this or something similar has happened? (also countering in that the GDL and LPC had been self-funded).
     

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    I have a bit of an unusual question - does anyone know how likely it is that firms fund you for an LLM, for example, during the waiting period (if any) between obtaining a TC and its start date? Does anyone know of instances where this or something similar has happened? (also countering in that the GDL and LPC had been self-funded).
    Highly unlikely, even if the GDL and LPC have been self funded. An LLM is not a requirement for the role while the others are. The best I could see is that you get retrospectively refunded for the GDL/LPC that could help you find an LLM
     
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