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    3rd Year Law Student with no legal work experience - no hope for training contract?

    Despite already having some legal work experience from previous years (including open days and a week long placement), I applied for vacation schemes in the third year of my law degree, rather than going for direct training contracts. The majority of the firms I applied to either hired...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Funnily enough I spent a week in Bristol last week and we had breakfast by the BPP campus every morning. 😂 Given that you've already secured a TC and won't have to worry about attending events and interviews etc, I'd just go wherever you would prefer to be.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Wow, that sounds SO unlucky! But the one big positive is that you've gotten right to the end of the process a few times now, so you obviously have what it takes. You've just had a bit of rotten luck in those final moments. I totally understand why you're frustrated and demotivated, but if this...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    What do your instincts tell you? You can make an objective list of pros and cons, but ultimately I think that's the best way of making a decision in these kinds of situations. Good luck with whatever you decide though!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Thanks both, that's what I was thinking!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I have a question re doing the LPC v LPC LLM. The firm sponsoring me has said I can choose whichever I like. The LPC LLM takes longer to complete and I assume means more study time, so I'm just wondering whether there's any point in doing it? I was under the impression that the additional...
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    Addleshaw Goddard Application

    Yeah, they changed it last year to reduce potential bias :)
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    Addleshaw Goddard Application

    It's a voice recorded interview but apart from that you are correct.
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    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    Well I was really hoping to have my options laid out before I made a decision. Now I'm not sure if that's going to happen or not.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Grades really aren't the be all and end all! They don't give you much to talk about (if anything) in your applications. It's the skilled you've gained and developed in work experience and extra curriculars which will make your applications stand out. And congratulations on finishing your...
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    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    Thank you! :)
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    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    I emailed asking for an update because I received another offer, they said that they're still working to get back to people by the end of this month.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Every firm I did a placement with told me that if I were to receive another offer I should get in touch and let them know.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Just received a TC offer for Mills & Reeve! I'm in shock, it hasn't quite sunk in yet. I opened the email firmly believing it was a no
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    From what I gather, this happens often. Of course it won't endear you to the firm you renege on but it won't affect your career beyond that. Ultimately, it's just you doing what is in your own best interests. There's nothing wrong with that.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I'm a firm believer in trusting your instincts, when it comes to stuff like this. Would you perhaps be able to apply to other firms next year and, if you are successful and like another firm better, renege on your offer? I'm sure that happens fairly often with second year law students. Provided...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    That's my placement schemes and interviews all done. Now just waiting and hoping! 🤞
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    Addleshaw AC

    Hey! If it's the same AC as for the vac scheme, it's pretty full on but also good fun too. There isn't a great deal that you can prepare for. There's a group task where you are given a case study and deliver an oral presentation and answer some questions weighing up different options for a...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Manchester! Fingers crossed we both hear good news soon ☺️

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