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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 210773" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hiya [USER=40014]@RaniaH062002[/USER] I just wanted to echo what [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] has already said. This is such a great mindset to have, and it puts you ahead already. A lot of people underestimate just how many different skills the application process tests - writing clearly and persuasively, thinking commercially, performing well in interviews, and demonstrating decent interpersonal skills. None of those come overnight. It really does take time, reflection, and practice. The fact that you’ve taken this cycle seriously and are now planning ahead for the next one means you’re absolutely on the right track. Keep doubling down on those skills and building on what you’ve already learn. I really believe it will pay off!As Jess mentioned, I still think it's worth applying for direct training contract, particularly given your experience as a Crown Court clerk. However, the next application cycle will start in September for most firms (though there are some firms that will start accepting applications as early as August). I think it's a great idea to start early in the summer, particularly since there are many firms (e.g. Clifford Chance, White & Case, Freshfields, Jones Day and others) which ask the same application questions or require a cover letter year after year. So even if they tweak things slightly, having a solid draft gives you something to work with. You wouldn't be starting from scratch, and you’ll have content you can adapt quickly even if their application questions do change in the next cycle.By starting early, you’re also giving yourself the time and space to reflect properly on your experiences, to research each firm in depth, and to ensure that your answers are really convincing. Not to mention that you'll help yourself minimise the pressure of juggling multiple deadlines in September, October, and November when so many firms open at once. By starting early in the summer, you'll find that you'll be spending your application cycle refining your answers rather than rushing through them. And that matters, because a rushed application often reads like one. Good luck with the SQE1 and your applications!</blockquote>

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