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Recent content by AlexJ
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Recommendation of SQE1 Test Centres in London
Did SQE at the large centre at Shadwell- Tobacco docks. Was all SQE, the large nature means it was well run and you could meet some new people (and easy to get to) rather than sharing a driving theory centre with people doing 40 minute tests!- AlexJ
- Post #4
- Forum: Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) Forum
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Paralegals are generally hired quickly and cheaply, by only taking those with TCs they outsource the quality check part of the recruitment process and can hire on FTCs / for a defined length of time without upsetting either party. Not saying I agree with it, but you can understand why they do it- AlexJ
- Post #93
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Skadden cancelling their TC ?
I believe it started in the LegalCheek comments here: https://www.legalcheek.com/2024/07/exclusive-dla-piper-raises-london-newly-qualified-lawyer-pay-to-110k/ Pretty sure there is no substance to it, a rather weird rumour.- AlexJ
- Post #6
- Forum: General Discussion
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Skadden cancelling their TC ?
doesn't look to be true based on https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mathieupintocardoso_its-a-wrap-for-our-2024-vacation-schemes-activity-7219688783552614401-roam?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop- AlexJ
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
It is the same material but the classes are split online and in person, so online everyone would be online if that makes sense. It would be say breakout rooms on teams rather than discussing stuff at a table- AlexJ
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I doubt hybrid would be an option. The course is 3 days a week for 5 classes, they tried to make it 3 consecutive days. I liked going in and meeting people, but it would depend on who you get in your class. We had some online classes as replacements and the interactive elements worked better in...- AlexJ
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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LLM SQE1 or the SQE prep courses?
Its definitely a lot of work for the SQE 1 course, sounds like you would be better on the longer course- AlexJ
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- Forum: General Discussion
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LLM SQE1 or the SQE prep courses?
I would just do an SQE prep course then. If you have a law degree recently and you can study full time 10 weeks is probably enough but it will be rough. If you could do 20 weeks the learning would be easier but you need to look at how the dates work out, particularly given how long results for...- AlexJ
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- Forum: General Discussion
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LLM SQE1 or the SQE prep courses?
I imagine your firm will specify what they want you to do if they are funding it / giving you a maintenance grant- AlexJ
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- Forum: General Discussion
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training contract internatioanl students
A good way to get an insight is to look at profiles of associates on the websites (most people don’t list trainees). It will often detail where they went to university and if they trained at the firm.- AlexJ
- Post #9
- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Please don't pay for work, these are money making schemes and not really designed to benefit their participants- AlexJ
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
If you went to a UK uni they tend to ask the uni direct, there is a system that gives them access to results- AlexJ
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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SQE timings
Timeline for sponsored would look like- Apply Sept-Dec this year AC - Feb- may VS- summer Start PGDL (conversion) Sept 25 Start SQE prep Course Sept 26 Sit SQE Jan 27 Sit SQE 2 April 27 Start TC Sept 27- AlexJ
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- Forum: Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) Forum
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Vacation scheme application - Writing about a case
Recent cases are better. The news/ articles section of the website is the best place to start, but legal500/ Chambers will have a list of notable cases / deals that the firm chooses to highlight, although some of these can be older. The most important part is to explain WHY you found it...- AlexJ
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
It will take a while, has to go through the US- AlexJ
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- Forum: Applications Discussion