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Hey!


I have read some threads here on people's journeys to TCs, and I thought I would contribute too! I hope that my journey will inspire others. I do sincerely hope that I will end up getting a TC soon and I will aim to update this regularly with my thoughts and insights.


I graduated from Durham with a high 2:1 with a non-law degree, and I decided to self-fund my GDL + SQE1 training, which I am currently remotely studying!


This is my first 'real' application cycle, as last year I only applied to Eversheds Sutherland after an impromptu attendance at one of their Insight evenings.


Applications this cycle (2023-2024) - Vacation Schemes only

Baker McKenzie

Latham & Watkins

Covington

Mayer Brown

Dechert

Gowling WLG

Linklaters


Yet to apply to 

Norton Rose Fulbright

Shoosmiths


Top choice firms that I did not have the confidence to apply to (maybe next year!)

Allen & Overy

Hogan Lovells

DLA Piper


Our company is called, "The Corporate ___ Academy". What is the missing word here?

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