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<blockquote data-quote="Sim96" data-source="post: 190218" data-attributes="member: 6526"><p>Hi [USER=17473]@WillkieGemma[/USER] </p><p></p><p>I would be grateful for your advice, if possible (slightly time sensitive). I am seriously applying for TCs. </p><p></p><p>I was wrongly guided by someone at A&O that I should take the QLTS to enhance chances for a training contract (TC). I passed with flying colours in 2022. </p><p></p><p>Since I am English qualified most firms say Iam not eligible as the TC is for non-qualified lawyers or their candidates need to be “signed off with SRA”. I am NQ on paper but since litigation is jurisdiction specific I’ve been told a TC is better (my main route to London). My qualification as an English lawyer is a big hurdle. So, I am stuck with the present situation.</p><p></p><p><strong>Your advice:</strong></p><p>1. Should I (i) check my eligibility first before applying or (ii) just apply and mention my English qualification in the application saying I would like for it to be viewed not as a disqualification but as an enhancement? Each application takes considerable time. </p><p> </p><p>2. If I should check first, how to best present myself to HR to avoid them saying no? Some ideas I had for your views:</p><p></p><p>"<em>I am a dual-qualified solicitor in India and England. As opposed to an Associate role, I wish to apply for a training contract at your firm for a few reasons.</em></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><em><strong>I did not undertake a training contract</strong> in England through qualifying via the QLTS. I am now seeking that experience</em></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><em><em><strong>I am new to English law</strong> and wish to gain exposure to this through a training contract. My work experience has been offshore and in India.</em></em></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><em><em><strong>I am keen on the training under Partners like Rebecca Williams and Gary Walsh</strong> and <strong>receive training </strong>on responding to client queries, drafting, while balancing commercial interests with practical advice</em></em></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><em><em>I want exposure to <strong>different seats </strong>to decide which department I wish to qualify into</em></em></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><em><em>The <strong>SRA has informed me that from their end, I am eligible</strong> for a training contract and there is no issue</em></em></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><em><em><strong>I believe I will be able to contribute more to the firm</strong> as my solicitor qualification has enabled me me to understand the workings of a law firm, client needs, better assist the team</em>"</em></li> </ul><p><strong>My background</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">19- Graduated & India qualified</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">19-22- CAM</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">22- English qualified</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">22-23 - Jersey (Ogier)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">24- Debenhams Ottaway, St Albans</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Now - LLM, Queen Mary</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sim96, post: 190218, member: 6526"] Hi [USER=17473]@WillkieGemma[/USER] I would be grateful for your advice, if possible (slightly time sensitive). I am seriously applying for TCs. I was wrongly guided by someone at A&O that I should take the QLTS to enhance chances for a training contract (TC). I passed with flying colours in 2022. Since I am English qualified most firms say Iam not eligible as the TC is for non-qualified lawyers or their candidates need to be “signed off with SRA”. I am NQ on paper but since litigation is jurisdiction specific I’ve been told a TC is better (my main route to London). My qualification as an English lawyer is a big hurdle. So, I am stuck with the present situation. [B]Your advice:[/B] 1. Should I (i) check my eligibility first before applying or (ii) just apply and mention my English qualification in the application saying I would like for it to be viewed not as a disqualification but as an enhancement? Each application takes considerable time. 2. If I should check first, how to best present myself to HR to avoid them saying no? Some ideas I had for your views: "[I]I am a dual-qualified solicitor in India and England. As opposed to an Associate role, I wish to apply for a training contract at your firm for a few reasons.[/I] [LIST] [*][I][B]I did not undertake a training contract[/B] in England through qualifying via the QLTS. I am now seeking that experience[/I] [*][I][I][B]I am new to English law[/B] and wish to gain exposure to this through a training contract. My work experience has been offshore and in India.[/I][/I] [*][I][I][B]I am keen on the training under Partners like Rebecca Williams and Gary Walsh[/B] and [B]receive training [/B]on responding to client queries, drafting, while balancing commercial interests with practical advice[/I][/I] [*][I][I]I want exposure to [B]different seats [/B]to decide which department I wish to qualify into[/I][/I] [*][I][I]The [B]SRA has informed me that from their end, I am eligible[/B] for a training contract and there is no issue[/I][/I] [*][I][I][B]I believe I will be able to contribute more to the firm[/B] as my solicitor qualification has enabled me me to understand the workings of a law firm, client needs, better assist the team[/I]"[/I] [/LIST] [B]My background[/B] [LIST] [*]19- Graduated & India qualified [*]19-22- CAM [*]22- English qualified [*]22-23 - Jersey (Ogier) [*]24- Debenhams Ottaway, St Albans [*]Now - LLM, Queen Mary [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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