Is there anyone who is willing to speak/text me about specific questions I had on doing admin litigation tasks, please?
I start as a contract litigation paralegal at Tier 1 London firm on 20 December Friday.
I would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes.
Can some guide me generally at a paralegal level on
(1) questions I can ask while being given asks if we don’t know it and
(2) practical tips on working in a US firm in a very busy team - if we don’t know a basic task - how to speak to the team
3) if the senior solicitor who is very busy has...
Hi @WillkieGemma
I would be grateful for your advice, if possible (slightly time sensitive). I am seriously applying for TCs.
I was wrongly guided by someone at A&O that I should take the QLTS to enhance chances for a training contract (TC). I passed with flying colours in 2022.
Since I am...
Hi @WillkieGemma
I would be very grateful for your view:
I am an English qualified solicitor at a trainee level as I need to gain local litigation knowledge.
I qualified in England thru the QLTS for which I did not have to undertake QWE (work experience). I am now seeking that. Most firms...
Hi @Jessica Booker Thank you! I don’t need a visa. Your advice will REALLY help me strategise; May I ask:
1. What are the earliest VCs and TCs cycles I can participate in (this year & next year) & what will be the intake? Did I miss something:
- VCs apps open now for TC 26
- VC apps open in July...
Pls may I ask – in a vacation scheme cover letter for a regional firm, (i) how to demonstrate a “a keen interest in applying for a TC after completing the VS” (ii) how to answer ‘why the vacation scheme’- without sounding like the VS will enable me to make my mind up about the firm (as I have...
Thank you, @Jessica Booker for picking this up! So kind! does your answer differ if i mentioned that i am english-qualfied? and I can say to be an associate in disputes and investigations (without saying at slaughter and may)?
Please may I also ask - how should we approach this question -...
@Jaysen, in a cover letter for a paralegal position (FTC 6-12 months - Disputes & Investigations) with Slaughters would it be okay to say that I want this role to gain a foundation in English litigation and investigations (technical knowledge) to apply be an Associate in the team if there is an...
@Jessica Booker - thank you so much for all your answers on the previous posts! It really has defined my strategy (I have some personal information that I wanted to share on DM-hope that is okay) Will post the general question here - Please could you advice if BCLP is one of the firms mainly...
Hi, @Niyati Nagda . Thank you for your very helpful list! There were some unforseeable circumstances with my health, and I am just now in a position to make applications.
Aim: Secure a TC asap (2024/25/26) in the Regions/London (a training-oriented firm)
1. For this, what is the best route to...
will post on this on the relevant thread https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/training-contract-application-deadlines-2023-24-training-starting-2026.7903/
Sorry for this basic Q. As an international applicant, please may I have guidance on a basic question of the UK legal recruitment market? Unfortunately I can see the deadlines on Chambers Student but not the opening dates.
When do these application windows typically open? (for regions and...
@Jessica Booker - Please may we have your expert views:
Context: A person needs to secure a TC 2026/27 because if they are unsuccessful they would want to leave the country and getting the TC is a do or die. In such a situation:
1. Is it prudent to apply for a paralegal role (at law firm in...
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