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    Non-rotational seats and advisory instead of transactional firms

    Hi - are Jones Day and Kennedys (I think!) the only firms that do non-rotational TCs? How should one approach a training contract with having an interest in doing advisory instead of transactional seats? I know we need to explore both as our skills could develop more in both however, having...
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    No info online on small boutique London law firm

    Hi thank you for this. I have messaged lawyers on LinkedIn but unfortunately have not got any replies.
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    No info online on small boutique London law firm

    Hi I am applying to a small boutique law firm online but there doesn't seem to be any helpful information online/social media platforms to assist in explaining why I'd like to apply to them in my cover letter. The firm doesn't seem to have any presence online. There are reviews from clients on...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Out of interest, are there any legal PAs on the forum who are looking to get a training contract and can share their journey so far in the application process? Also @Jessica Booker will most recruiters still take into account legal assistant tasks such as proofreading documents to showcase...
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    Tonight at 6pm: Our best lessons after reviewing thousands of law firm applications!

    Can these sessions be rewatched? Thanks.
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    Feeling scared about the demands of law as a future trainee

    I felt compelled to reply to your message to try and provide some ease and pressure off of you having worked for City law firms a long time. It is easy to read that everyone is leaving law (but from the law firm I work for, they are leaving as they got jobs to go to at other law firms, not...
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    Cover letters and CVs

    Is there a link/section where there is info on how to approach cover letters and CVs and ideas on the content please? Thank you.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi - thank you for your reply. I should have pointed out that I currently work in the banking in a large international law firm and the transaction work consists of lots of documents (some very large over 100 pages) and I can vouch that that kind of work does not interest me. Therefore...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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

    Hi - I’m struggling to know which firms would be the right ones to apply to? Initially I thought I’m only interested in private client work so advisory not transactional legal practice areas. However I attended a webinar recently and the way they were describing a transactional practice area...
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    Firms that look at application and tests at all levels

    Hi - does anyone know how I can find out which firms look at all levels of a TC application e.g. they will look at the situational test if a candidate did not pass the application form stage and still consider them to the next stage please? I attended a law firm event recently and a law firm...
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    Developing self and skills

    Sorry yes that is correct to demonstrate them in applications. Thank you.
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    I Got My TC After 5 Years. Ask Me Anything!

    Thank you. This is very helpful. I’m fairly new to the application process. Can you give a couple of persuasive examples of how to point, evidence and explain eg your small intake answer.
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    Legal work experience and voluntary experience

    Hi George - yes that’s correct.
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    Developing self and skills

    Hi everyone - just wondering if anyone can share how they went about showing how they had developed themselves and their skills from one application cycle to the next to get ideas especially since there’s been limited resources since Covid. Thank you
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    Legal work experience and voluntary experience

    Hi - I have been interviewing clients on their legal queries and drafting legal advice for pro bono legal advice clinic for over a year. Do I need to continue doing this to showcase dealing with clients and providing legal advice in my applications until I get a training contract (whenever that...
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    Don't Compare Your Chapter 1 to Someone Else’s Chapter 10- With a Future Trainee at Edwin Coe LLP

    Great insight! How does one access the TCLA Law Firm Insights mentioned?
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    How to stay motivated when you keep getting rejected

    Totally agree with trying to keep your mind positive. I understand why they recommend keeping diary noting down the 5 positive experiences of each day. I read as humans we are naturally programmed to focus on the negative than the positive things. We can't expect to feel on top of the world...
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    Rejected after VS, spirit broken and motivation zero

    When I read your subject heading, the first thought that came to my mind was "good for him for nailing a VS"! As Jessica said we shouldn't be comparing ourselves to other candidates but to make you feel better, I haven't secured one acceptance on an application form yet (not for want of trying...
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    Firm listed in The Legal 500 rankings in 2020 but not in 2021

    Hi - does anyone know what it means if a law firm is listed in top tiers 1 and 2 and as leading individuals in 2020 but do not appear anywhere in The Legal 500 rankings in 2021? Thank you.

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