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<blockquote data-quote="hiremeplz" data-source="post: 119430" data-attributes="member: 23728"><p>Apologies if this type of post comes up often, but I am looking for some advice on my current situation (which I'm sure many others have also experienced!).</p><p></p><p>I'm a career changer (approaching 30) and I am entering my last year of an accelerated LLB at a non-London based Russell Group uni. I am keen to start this next chapter of my life as a commercial solicitor in London and began applying for direct TC's this past summer, completing 12 applications in total. I have a pretty strong background, having worked in finance, strong extra-curriculars, as well as having achieved a 1st this past year. However, my educational background before this is a little complicated (I can DM information if need be). Despite all of this, I've only gotten PFO's (with some WG invites sprinkled in). I'm still waiting to hear from a few more firms but needless to say I'm panicking that I won't secure a TC for 2024. </p><p></p><p>I was wondering what my options are if this IS the case and what types of things I can now do to continue to work towards a career as a commercial solicitor. Are there still TC applications open for 2024 start? If not, is it possible to apply for 2025 TC and request an earlier start date? If I apply for vacation schemes for this winter/spring/summer is it possible to turn that into a TC for 2024? Or is it advisable to self-fund the SQE? Otherwise should I apply for paralegal roles? and if so, when?</p><p></p><p>My biggest concern is time; my partner and I want to start a family as soon as possible therefore I don't necessarily have the luxury of waiting another 2 or 3 cycles to secure a TC, or spending years paralegal-ing (like more traditional students). </p><p></p><p>I would love to hear if any of you have any advice for the above, or if anyone has been in a similar situation!</p><p></p><p>[USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] [USER=1]@Jaysen[/USER]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hiremeplz, post: 119430, member: 23728"] Apologies if this type of post comes up often, but I am looking for some advice on my current situation (which I'm sure many others have also experienced!). I'm a career changer (approaching 30) and I am entering my last year of an accelerated LLB at a non-London based Russell Group uni. I am keen to start this next chapter of my life as a commercial solicitor in London and began applying for direct TC's this past summer, completing 12 applications in total. I have a pretty strong background, having worked in finance, strong extra-curriculars, as well as having achieved a 1st this past year. However, my educational background before this is a little complicated (I can DM information if need be). Despite all of this, I've only gotten PFO's (with some WG invites sprinkled in). I'm still waiting to hear from a few more firms but needless to say I'm panicking that I won't secure a TC for 2024. I was wondering what my options are if this IS the case and what types of things I can now do to continue to work towards a career as a commercial solicitor. Are there still TC applications open for 2024 start? If not, is it possible to apply for 2025 TC and request an earlier start date? If I apply for vacation schemes for this winter/spring/summer is it possible to turn that into a TC for 2024? Or is it advisable to self-fund the SQE? Otherwise should I apply for paralegal roles? and if so, when? My biggest concern is time; my partner and I want to start a family as soon as possible therefore I don't necessarily have the luxury of waiting another 2 or 3 cycles to secure a TC, or spending years paralegal-ing (like more traditional students). I would love to hear if any of you have any advice for the above, or if anyone has been in a similar situation! [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] [USER=1]@Jaysen[/USER] [/QUOTE]
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