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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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<blockquote data-quote="Sunshinepink" data-source="post: 169616" data-attributes="member: 27714"><p>A slight tip is that non-legal work is seen just as good, perhaps even better than legal work. Firms value non legal work experience so don't overlook it because it might be one of the things that actually helps you stand out from the application crowd. More than half with have paralegal and legal secretary experience which is amazing but I feel like also having something else will look good especially in terms of transferable skills. If you have another passion then you could also look at roles in that field too because it also gives you more to talk about on applications. Many solicitors/trainees/solicitors are career changers and people who didn't even do Law as an LLB so don't pass on non-legal experience. As long as you can answer the question of 'Why Law?' - I really believe that you will be fine without too much legal experience <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sunshinepink, post: 169616, member: 27714"] A slight tip is that non-legal work is seen just as good, perhaps even better than legal work. Firms value non legal work experience so don't overlook it because it might be one of the things that actually helps you stand out from the application crowd. More than half with have paralegal and legal secretary experience which is amazing but I feel like also having something else will look good especially in terms of transferable skills. If you have another passion then you could also look at roles in that field too because it also gives you more to talk about on applications. Many solicitors/trainees/solicitors are career changers and people who didn't even do Law as an LLB so don't pass on non-legal experience. As long as you can answer the question of 'Why Law?' - I really believe that you will be fine without too much legal experience :) [/QUOTE]
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