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  1. AlexJ

    Recommendation of SQE1 Test Centres in London

    Did SQE at the large centre at Shadwell- Tobacco docks. Was all SQE, the large nature means it was well run and you could meet some new people (and easy to get to) rather than sharing a driving theory centre with people doing 40 minute tests!
  2. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Paralegals are generally hired quickly and cheaply, by only taking those with TCs they outsource the quality check part of the recruitment process and can hire on FTCs / for a defined length of time without upsetting either party. Not saying I agree with it, but you can understand why they do it
  3. AlexJ

    Skadden cancelling their TC ?

    I believe it started in the LegalCheek comments here: https://www.legalcheek.com/2024/07/exclusive-dla-piper-raises-london-newly-qualified-lawyer-pay-to-110k/ Pretty sure there is no substance to it, a rather weird rumour.
  4. AlexJ

    Skadden cancelling their TC ?

    doesn't look to be true based on https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mathieupintocardoso_its-a-wrap-for-our-2024-vacation-schemes-activity-7219688783552614401-roam?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
  5. AlexJ

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It is the same material but the classes are split online and in person, so online everyone would be online if that makes sense. It would be say breakout rooms on teams rather than discussing stuff at a table
  6. AlexJ

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I doubt hybrid would be an option. The course is 3 days a week for 5 classes, they tried to make it 3 consecutive days. I liked going in and meeting people, but it would depend on who you get in your class. We had some online classes as replacements and the interactive elements worked better in...
  7. AlexJ

    LLM SQE1 or the SQE prep courses?

    Its definitely a lot of work for the SQE 1 course, sounds like you would be better on the longer course
  8. AlexJ

    LLM SQE1 or the SQE prep courses?

    I would just do an SQE prep course then. If you have a law degree recently and you can study full time 10 weeks is probably enough but it will be rough. If you could do 20 weeks the learning would be easier but you need to look at how the dates work out, particularly given how long results for...
  9. AlexJ

    LLM SQE1 or the SQE prep courses?

    I imagine your firm will specify what they want you to do if they are funding it / giving you a maintenance grant
  10. AlexJ

    training contract internatioanl students

    A good way to get an insight is to look at profiles of associates on the websites (most people don’t list trainees). It will often detail where they went to university and if they trained at the firm.
  11. AlexJ

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Please don't pay for work, these are money making schemes and not really designed to benefit their participants
  12. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    If you went to a UK uni they tend to ask the uni direct, there is a system that gives them access to results
  13. AlexJ

    SQE timings

    Timeline for sponsored would look like- Apply Sept-Dec this year AC - Feb- may VS- summer Start PGDL (conversion) Sept 25 Start SQE prep Course Sept 26 Sit SQE Jan 27 Sit SQE 2 April 27 Start TC Sept 27
  14. AlexJ

    Vacation scheme application - Writing about a case

    Recent cases are better. The news/ articles section of the website is the best place to start, but legal500/ Chambers will have a list of notable cases / deals that the firm chooses to highlight, although some of these can be older. The most important part is to explain WHY you found it...
  15. AlexJ

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    Really sorry to hear this, have been following your journey for a while. Although it hurts now, you will be able to take this experience and draw on it in the future. A vac scheme is good experience that you will be able to draw on in future applications. I also encourage you to seek out...
  16. AlexJ

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    It will take a while, has to go through the US
  17. AlexJ

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    W&C receives about 4000 applications per year
  18. AlexJ

    Preparing for the SQE

    You don’t have much time to learn the underlying law- although the materials we were given were quite helpful. It might be useful to get these off someone currently doing the course to look at over summer
  19. AlexJ

    How to answer 'why this firm' when there's no information available about their cases?

    Have you tried reaching out to grad rec/ trainees at the firm on LinkedIn? This is how I got insight on firms difficult to research. The firm will be aware this is the case and happy to help in my experience
  20. AlexJ

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It’s unlikely as a junior you would be advising a client directly. I imagine that different firms would have different policies over what is signed off in what way.

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