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<blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 210777" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hiya [USER=40489]@ecalthorpe[/USER] This is tricky territory, and I’d actually be curious to see what [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] thinks too. I’ve definitely come across people who’ve switched TCs, but in every case it was before they accepted funding or benefits from their original firm. It’s worth checking your contract to see if there are any repayment clauses for GDL fees or maintenance grants, and whether you’d be in breach by applying elsewhere. That financial and legal side can be a bit of a minefield here.It’s also worth flagging that some firms explicitly state that they won’t consider candidates who already have a TC in place. That doesn’t make it impossible, but it can be tricky to navigate. More broadly, I completely understand where you’re coming from. It’s easy to feel like you could’ve &quot;aimed higher&quot;, especially when you’re surrounded by people at MC or top US firms. But I’ve met plenty of lawyers at those firms who started out at excellent silver circle or national firms before lateralling. Having done vac schemes at firms like Jones Day, Cooley, Goodwin and Vinson &amp; Elkins, I was struck by how many associates had trained at places like Ashurst, Bird &amp; Bird, Charles Russell Speechlys, and Withers. Training at any of the latter firms will give you a great foundation as a junior lawyer, and if you’re still keen to move later down the line, it’s certainly doable.That said, I'd recommend to just be mindful of the risks involved before making any moves, and try not to discount the firm you’re heading to (it may surprise you).Good luck with the GDL and any career-related decisions you have to make!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Ram Sabaratnam, post: 210777, member: 36738"] Hiya [USER=40489]@ecalthorpe[/USER] This is tricky territory, and I’d actually be curious to see what [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] thinks too. I’ve definitely come across people who’ve switched TCs, but in every case it was before they accepted funding or benefits from their original firm. It’s worth checking your contract to see if there are any repayment clauses for GDL fees or maintenance grants, and whether you’d be in breach by applying elsewhere. That financial and legal side can be a bit of a minefield here. It’s also worth flagging that some firms explicitly state that they won’t consider candidates who already have a TC in place. That doesn’t make it impossible, but it can be tricky to navigate. More broadly, I completely understand where you’re coming from. It’s easy to feel like you could’ve "aimed higher", especially when you’re surrounded by people at MC or top US firms. But I’ve met plenty of lawyers at those firms who started out at excellent silver circle or national firms before lateralling. Having done vac schemes at firms like Jones Day, Cooley, Goodwin and Vinson & Elkins, I was struck by how many associates had trained at places like Ashurst, Bird & Bird, Charles Russell Speechlys, and Withers. Training at any of the latter firms will give you a great foundation as a junior lawyer, and if you’re still keen to move later down the line, it’s certainly doable. That said, I'd recommend to just be mindful of the risks involved before making any moves, and try not to discount the firm you’re heading to (it may surprise you). Good luck with the GDL and any career-related decisions you have to make! [/QUOTE]

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