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    LPC PLR advice - made a silly mistake

    Hello all, Im currently studying the LPC and submitted my PLR assessment last week. Everything went well but I have now realised that I forgot to put half my primary sources in my references. Is this an automatic fail considering it is graded as competent/not competent? Just want to prepare...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks for the reply! In this case the firm also recruits via the direct TC route. Do you think I would have a similar outcome to you?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone have any experience with being offered a VS but being unable to do it due to working a full time job? Do the firm still let you have your training contract interview or are you cut completely?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Quick question: What happens if I'm offered a vacation scheme but are unable to do it due to working full time?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone else applied to BCLP but not been sent a link to the test?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I applied in December (8 months ago) and still nothing 😅
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    First of all Thanks a lot for the reply, I really appreciate it as I’m feeling quite disillusioned right now. essentially, I’ve been paralegalling for about a year now (had 2 different paralegal jobs at 2 different firms) and I’ve hated them both. I dislike the poor training and lack of...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi all, not sure if this is the right thread but essentially I’ve decided not to pursue a career in corporate law anymore, due to a range of reasons. I’ve been looking into alternatives but thought I’d see if anyone here had any suggestions/ alternatives?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Sorry if it’s already been asked but is shoosmiths rolling recruitment for direct TC?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Yeah they are according to their website
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    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    Sorry I forgot to ask if you don’t mind, what program was this for btw?
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    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    Oh dear, looks like I’ll probably be waiting for a while then😂 Goodluck with your outcome! What programme have you applied for?
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    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    Does anyone know how long the wait is after the partner interview before we find out the outcome? Had mine on Friday so just trying to gauge when I should hear back
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Would race for change count as having “done things” with the firm?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard back from BCLP for direct TC? I applied in December and did the test in early March. Slightly concerned as it seems they’ve had some AC’s and given offers already
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    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    Thanks again! Sorry one last question if you don’t mind: how long after the partner interview did you hear back with a decision?
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    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    Thank you! What scheme was yours for if you don’t mind me asking and also where there any questions specific to the scheme?

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