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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="ew0513" data-source="post: 216564" data-attributes="member: 42066"><p>Hi everyone!</p><p></p><p>I am thinking of applying directly to TCs this year and want to get an idea on my realistic chances. I am quite new to these types of applications so thought it would be best to ask here.</p><p></p><p>For context, I graduated with a high 2:1 non-law degree from Oxbridge in 2023. I went straight into a graduate scheme at a Big4, working in real estate. I have worked on a number of technical projects which have quite a big law aspect, including preparing documents for and supporting at tribunals. By doing this, I have realised that whilst my passion is real estate, I’m more interested in pursuing it from a fully legal angle. I have had legal work experience pre university at two firms, but my experience during university and since has been more finance/consulting based. </p><p></p><p>As I am still working full time and can’t undertake other paid work ruling out vacation schemes, and don’t want to leave my current job without something else lined up, I am thinking of applying directly to TCs, especially as I have related work experience. I have done a couple of virtual work experiences and attended some virtual open events, but again I can’t really take days off work to go to full open days. Is getting a TC with this background realistic? Or would I be better off applying to vac schemes?</p><p></p><p>Advice or insight from all would be much appreciated! [USER=40237]@ZNadeem[/USER] [USER=30780]@vera.mekhonoshina[/USER] [USER=36740]@Amma Usman[/USER]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ew0513, post: 216564, member: 42066"] Hi everyone! I am thinking of applying directly to TCs this year and want to get an idea on my realistic chances. I am quite new to these types of applications so thought it would be best to ask here. For context, I graduated with a high 2:1 non-law degree from Oxbridge in 2023. I went straight into a graduate scheme at a Big4, working in real estate. I have worked on a number of technical projects which have quite a big law aspect, including preparing documents for and supporting at tribunals. By doing this, I have realised that whilst my passion is real estate, I’m more interested in pursuing it from a fully legal angle. I have had legal work experience pre university at two firms, but my experience during university and since has been more finance/consulting based. As I am still working full time and can’t undertake other paid work ruling out vacation schemes, and don’t want to leave my current job without something else lined up, I am thinking of applying directly to TCs, especially as I have related work experience. I have done a couple of virtual work experiences and attended some virtual open events, but again I can’t really take days off work to go to full open days. Is getting a TC with this background realistic? Or would I be better off applying to vac schemes? Advice or insight from all would be much appreciated! [USER=40237]@ZNadeem[/USER] [USER=30780]@vera.mekhonoshina[/USER] [USER=36740]@Amma Usman[/USER] [/QUOTE]
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