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    Grades

    I have been thinking the same as my A-Levels were BBB, I have quite strong mitigating circumstances for this but am still concerned this will be a way of filtering applicants. This previous chat on TCLA might help you...
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    Non-legal volunteer work

    I am using my volunteer work as extra curricular (to bolster my positions of responsibility), but if you already have lots of these then you could put it in work experience instead
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    Law Firms' Mergers

    Thanks for the slides Jaysen, I would be really interested to read your accompanying notes if you locate them :)
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    Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)

    Hi everyone, After graduating in law from Sheffield last summer, I worked for a holiday company at several resorts in France and for the last 6 months have been working as a paralegal in litigation. This is my first time apply for vacation schemes - hoping to gain a TC in London. Fun facts...
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    Looking for past cover letters or online forms

    Yes I see what you’re saying, I’ll have another think. Thanks :)
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    Looking for past cover letters or online forms

    @Jaysen thanks for sharing these - bit scary how impressive they are but also very helpful! I notice how you have used an important commercial event (the recession) to help demonstrate why x firm interests/stands out to you which is a really interesting way to answer these questions. Could you...
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    Want to request a law firm insight?

    HSF, Travers Smith and Macfarelanes please :)
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    Paralegal jobs - are they worth it?

    Hi Jess That’s good to hear, I was a bit worried about it but think it’s definitely going to give me a better chance at securing something - fingers crossed!
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    Paralegal jobs - are they worth it?

    No worries, hope it helps :) That sounds interesting and well done on getting a place!
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    Paralegal jobs - are they worth it?

    P.s I've found this glossary helpful whilst building my commercial awareness https://www.finimize.com/wp/glossary/
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    Paralegal jobs - are they worth it?

    Hi Varun I graduated last summer and was in a similar situation to you. I hadn’t studied the LPC but managed to secure a paralegal role at a smallish firm with offices in Sussex and London. Working in the litigation department has given me the opportunity to experience a variety of different...
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    I’ve been offered a TC!

    Amazing! Thanks for sharing xx
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