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  1. LlamaLaw

    Fieldfisher 2023/24 Direct TC Application

    A combination of competency and motivational questions if I remember rightly. I'm not entirely sure, but it might be worthwhile to brush up on your CV as I vaguely remember a question about summarising my experiences to date.
  2. LlamaLaw

    Fieldfisher 2023/24 Direct TC Application

    For the TC at least, no. It's reviewed with the application and then a decision is made
  3. LlamaLaw

    GDL Results

    It would also be worth checking what requirements they have for being provided evidence of your results, i.e. a transcript. At BPP it was four weeks from results to receiving the transcript
  4. LlamaLaw

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You could use either an admin contact for the department you were in, or an admin/registry for the university (like student services). Unless the firm have asked for a detailed reference it's quite likely they're just confirming you studied there and graduated, so getting hold of your tutor...
  5. LlamaLaw

    Fieldfisher 2023/24 Direct TC Application

    Congrats on the telephone interview! For 1, I don't know for certain, unfortunately. Legal Cheek suggests it's an intake of 18 (12 in London, 3 Birmingham, 3 Manchester). Those figures broadly correspond to what I heard/saw but I don't have a solid answer for you. For 2, yes I think that's...
  6. LlamaLaw

    Fieldfisher 2023/24 Direct TC Application

    Competency and motivational definitely stood out to me as the main areas. I don't recall too much commercial awareness apart from some fairly broad questions
  7. LlamaLaw

    Fieldfisher 2023/24 Direct TC Application

    I received the report two days after the test and then got an invite for the next stage 9 (calendar) days after that. But the recruitment team was a little bigger then. Hopefully you should hear something soon
  8. LlamaLaw

    Fieldfisher 2023/24 Direct TC Application

    Happy to try and answer any questions about the process in generalities - I applied last year and accepted a TC with them for 2023.
  9. LlamaLaw

    Fieldfisher 2023/24 Direct TC Application

    The process can definitely take some time as the team is quite small - they are (rightfully, I think) proud of the fact that everything is reviewed by a person. The downside is that it does of course take a little longer.
  10. LlamaLaw

    PGDL exact start date

    Last year it looks like it started on 04 October - see here.
  11. LlamaLaw

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You should be able to reference any achievements and career successes, etc along with what you did in 2019. I applied (last year) as a career switcher and I definitely referenced things before 2019! For work experience things, I'd mention any particularly interesting experiences or opportunities...
  12. LlamaLaw

    BPP PGDL Online (Dec ‘21/Jan ’22 start)

    Not explicitly for that cohort, but when I started, it was all very short notice. People got timetables a day or so in advance, and many couldn't access learning materials in advance and got them emailed to them instead. I know it's not a great deal of comfort, but it's quite feasible you'll see...
  13. LlamaLaw

    How do young lawyers manage their finances?

    I'm not aware of a particularly useful guide, but as @Jessica Booker said, you'll get a letter telling you to fill one in from HMRC after that tax year ends - probably about June or July. My recommendation would be to do it online (via Gov.uk) because it's relatively straightforward that way...
  14. LlamaLaw

    Imposter syndrome

    It's entirely natural even though it can be very debilitating. I've certainly felt it often, and I think there are a couple of ways to make it more manageable. The first is that it's surprisingly common, particularly in professional environments where there are often a lot of high achievers...
  15. LlamaLaw

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If they said it will be this week then I think that would include all of this week. As difficult as it is, I'd probably hold off until the end of this week or very beginning of next until asking. That said, sending a single follow up probably won't be seen as harassing!
  16. LlamaLaw

    How do young lawyers manage their finances?

    Makes a lot of sense. I can sympathise having come from a similar situation, so having that security is definitely a good feeling. It sounds very basic, but saving at the beginning of the month rather than the end can create a good habit and make sure you're regularly saving. I ended up making...
  17. LlamaLaw

    How do young lawyers manage their finances?

    Always good to think ahead! If definitely +1 the advice about using the salary calculator and putting in as much as you can - pension contributions, taxable benefits, student loans, etc. For those starting at firms offering the particularly large NQ salaries, be aware that over £100,000 per...
  18. LlamaLaw

    I honestly have no idea what to think after this article (especially the comments section)

    Although I'm not a lawyer, I've always found that work life balance varies greatly between teams, companies and individuals. I've worked in (American, albeit not law) companies where there definitely are people or teams that work long into the night. I've never been shy about walking out and...
  19. LlamaLaw

    Using the gap between finishing the GDL and starting the LPC (a nice problem to have!)

    Honestly the fact that you already know this in yourself is great. Looking after your mental health is definitely very different for everyone and it sounds like you have a good idea of what sort of things might be useful (and also relaxing). Given what you've said, have you considered some...
  20. LlamaLaw

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Feel free to give yourself a moment before answering a question, and let yourself process the answer in your head. You're also more than OK to ask for them to clarify something if it's not clear. As others above have said, don't spend too much time cramming tonight - it'll quickly lose any...

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