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    Mature Entrant

    Hi @prospectiveswitcher , I am so totally in admiration and awe of you. Young people are told time and time again to choose their career at 18-21 and pursue it until you retire, but that really is not the case. We all supposedly have three different career paths in us and rightfully so, we...
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    Grades and what can I do with a PGDL?

    Hi @jk1731 , Congratulations on your grade! Most law firms require a 2:1, which is what you achieved. The best thing you can do now, to make yourself even more employable and compete against other applicants with 1sts, will be to garner more experiences to improve upon your tangible skills and...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Asil Ahmad , I believe Norton Rose Fulbright, DLA Piper, Pinsent Masons and Eversheds do too!
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    Regards, LegallyBrown

    I am loving the Bridgeton-esque introduction of these posts and will be waiting to hear more about your journey in the coming months! Good luck :))
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It is always a difficult waiting game! It is important to find an outlet for that stress if you can. I know the new series of The Summer I Turned Pretty is coming out tomorrow on Amazon Prime :cool: if anyone fancies binge watching a programme. Let me know if anyone else wants other recommendations
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey @DKLaw, I would imagine it is up to the discretion of the firm and depends on your TC start date - there may be time off before the SQE or after and they may even offer the option. It is best to simply ask GR if this scenario ever realises itself. Some firms might also not give the option...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I cannot speak for all firms, but I have heard of friends coming off a waitlist for TC offers at an American firm after a VS!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @islasorna , Qualifications like the SLD usually go alongside university degrees (etc)! You should also definitely explain why you are switching to English firms! Laura :)
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @skiier, I took part in the AS 2020-21 Aspire Programme and loved it! My calls with Zoe every few weeks were a real motivation to succeed. She helped me with my first vacation scheme application and my vacation scheme preparation; specifically, with confidence in VS and fighting imposter...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @a2931, I know this question was referred to @Jessica Booker but thought I could also shed some light on it. You should definitely declare the vacation scheme if you have already completed it. In fact, you will have to declare it if you obtain a TC/VS at this other firm when completing their...
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    Is a 2:1 LLB degree good enough?

    I would say it doesn’t hurt to add the marks in, especially if you are super proud of them! You have spent 3+ years getting those grades so you might as well show them off. Equally, you do not have to, but will likely need to declare them anyway at some point in those applications so you might...
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    Some advice for a Law student?

    Hey @Semisama, First, I’d like to congratulate you on all your achievements up until this point. It is easy to be future oriented at uncertain and transitional periods of our life, but it is also important to pat ourselves on the bat for what we have achieved up until this point. Second, I...
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    Is a 2:1 LLB degree good enough?

    Hey @Sunshinepink ! Huge congratulations on graduating and your 2:1!!! It is very rare for a law firm to expect a 1st and usually applications are looked at as a whole (grades, interview, application answers etc). I am sure you have a great set of results and they will only aid your...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This is AMAZING news! Congratulations, so so happy for you!
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    **Commercial Awareness Office Hours and Discussion**

    Hey everyone! Check out @Jake Rickman Commercial Awareness Discussion forum where Interest Rates and the Banking Industry are being discussed. 5 TCLA Premium 1-month memberships are up for grabs for the first 5 excellent contributions to the discussion! At 6.30pm on 12 July, Jake and I are...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Always best to double check by emailing them! I would contact them to check that there wasn’t an online test you were supposed to receive. Keep us updated - Laura :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey @hannahwilson! If you absolutely cannot attend the AC by flying back, I would communicate that to GR ASAP and they may conduct the AC online or may other arrangements. However, it is up to them whether they do so or not ! The chances of them doing so depend on what the AC entails (ie just...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @wz_13 , It is not bad per se, but it just means it wasn’t necessarily obtained via merit (which is probably worth more to GR). However, I have made an assumption there - perhaps it was obtained on merit! It may be that you contacted them and you still had to follow a procedure in order to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Erin @Jaysen - not sure on this one! Do they?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congratulations! That euphoria is incredible, enjoy it :) So well deserved ! Keep us updated on your journey and don’t forgot to join the Junior Lawyers Community

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