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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    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...
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    Devonshires Training Contract Asessment Day

    Hi Joh, please could you share if you have an insight into this? I emailed grad recruitment but no reply. Will let you know if I find more,
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    Typical deadlines - Basics (TC, Vacs, Paralegal)

    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...
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    motivation for VS

    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...
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    Looking for past cover letters or online forms

    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 -...
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    Looking for past cover letters or online forms

    @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...
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    Making a late application (reviewed on rolling basis) - worth it?

    @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...
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    Training Contract Application Deadlines 2023/24 [Training Starting 2026]

    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...
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    Typical deadlines - Basics (TC, Vacs, Paralegal)

    will post on this on the relevant thread https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/training-contract-application-deadlines-2023-24-training-starting-2026.7903/
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    Typical deadlines - Basics (TC, Vacs, Paralegal)

    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...
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    how important is paralegal experience in securing a training contract?

    @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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    International student/Paralegal - Ask me anything

    Pls may I ask - do you think paralegal job with a city firm helps with a training contract in that firm? Any firm names that come to mind.
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    How difficult is it to get a VS being mid 20s and already qualified in another country?

    I would be grateful for your advice, without disturbing your busy schedule - sorry facing issues on double posting (due to technical difficulties) Q1. What type of law firms and in which location (generally) would be open to receiving Training Contract applications from qualified lawyers? (I...
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    Case-study structure

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    Should you apply for a vacation scheme or a training contract? Finding your best application type!

    @Jacob Miller thank you for this wonderful post. I have a full time job and will be applying for direct TCs 2024. Which of below options would increase my chances of securiing a direct TC? (I will plan my 3 month work Assignment accoringly): - Start Direct TC apps in December 2021 and...
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    Stephenson Harwood Interview 2021

    Thank you. What would be the best way to prepare for the SH case study? Are there specific topics that you recommend reading up?
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    Ashurst 2020/2021

    Seek guidance - Does anyone have the link to the webpage listing out the skills Ashurst is looking for? I'm having some trouble locating it. Thank you
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    Watson Glaser Tips and Tricks?

    @Alice G Sorry Alice - the hard copy is slightly expensive therefore I was asking for guidance on whether this soft copy is the same as your hard copy. If this is difficult to tell, apologies. Please let me know.
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    Foundations of Commercial Law: Practice Areas, Firm Groups and Applications *Monday Article Series*

    Thank you for helping out Jacob. As you suggested, will also wait for Alice.
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    Foundations of Commercial Law: Practice Areas, Firm Groups and Applications *Monday Article Series*

    Thank you for being so prompt! I have read all the relevant posts on this subject, but could I get your broad guidance on the Freshfield's article interview: 1) Is there a likelihood of articles on specific topics (specific political issues / M&A deals etc.) being asked. Because it could be...

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