international student

  1. hush-hush

    applying for vac Schemes to TC Dreams

    Hey everyone! a little bit about me - I'm an international student and graduated from a non-Russell group university in London (can you guess?) with high merit in LLB Law honours. My current stage is studying the LLM Legal Practice (SQE 1&2) starting this September, and I'm self-funding it. I...
  2. lawgrad2024

    Some advice for an international student in the UK

    Hi everyone, I'd just like some advice and an international perspective on how to move forward with my law career. I am about to get my BA LLB degree from a top 6 law school in India with First Class Honors. I am also an upcoming Masters student at QMUL to pursue my interests in International...
  3. G

    LLM SQE1&2 or SQE prep courses?

    Hi everyone! I'm currently choosing from two options: — LLM SQE 1&2 or SQE 1&2 preparation courses: https://www.law.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/law/sqe-1-preparation-course/ https://www.law.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/law/sqe-2-preparation-course/ Do you know what is the difference between them...
  4. tatianavlt

    Qualifying as a solicitor in London as an international student ?

    Hello everyone! I'm an international student, who will graduate this September from a university outside the UK. I have studied an LLB and Master's degree in law from a top University in France. I have significant experience in common law, having completing a 2 year Diploma on the topic during...
  5. FutureTS13

    International student wanting to work in London

    Hello everyone! I'm an international student currently pursuing an undergraduate law degree at a university outside the UK. My program covers a broad spectrum, including comparative law (encompassing both civil and common law jurisdictions), European law, and international law. My aspiration is...
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    • advice international student london training contract visa sponsorship
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Discussion
  6. R

    Secondary school grades for international/overseas students

    Hello! I studied in the US before coming to the UK for university. US high school is the equivalent of secondary school. The academic results I achieved in high school my GPA (Grade Point Average), SAT score and AP exams. The UK university I studied at asked for these results. I am doing my best...
  7. E

    Overseas graduate + UK LLM: Do I have any chance of getting a Vacation Scheme?

    Hi! I am posting here because I am hoping to get honest opinions on my chances of getting a Vacation Scheme in London this year. Being a bit of an outsider, it is quite hard for me to estimate whether it is worth the effort at all. Also quite hard to figure out how my education would be...
    • Elsa3.1415
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    • chances of securing an interview city firm international student postgraduate vacation scheme
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  8. NikoleDucharme

    Becoming a UK lawyer with International Degree

    Hello! I'm Canadian, who is currently undertaking my Juris Doctor in Australia. However I'd like to move to England after my degree and practice law there. I'm also planning on doing the GDLP program, which is the practical legal training (i.e. the work experience) so effectively I'll be a...
  9. I

    Overseas Law Degree Graduate - How to Demonstrate a Commitment to Working in London?

    Hi everyone, thanks again for all the help I have seen on the forums so far! I am a fresh graduate out of an overseas law degree (common law), but am interested in commencing a TC in London. I have completed a law exchange programme during my uni in the UK so this goes heavily towards showing...
  10. lawnoob

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    • lawnoob
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    • ask a graduate recruiter hong kong international student paralegal training contract advice
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    • Forum: General Discussion
  11. a.shrivastava

    Solicitors qualification exam and LLM

    Hi , I am a litigating advocate in India and enrolled in the bar council here. My brother is a British citizen and i am thinking about moving to UK myself. What little research i have done, indicated that, now for any person to qualify as a lawyer in UK has to clear the new solicitors...
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    • #trainingcontract corporate law graduatescheme india international student llm poststudyworkvisa sqe vacation scheme
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: General Discussion
  12. C

    Ask a future MC Trainee (international applicant) anything

    Hi everyone, I hope you're having a lovely weekend. I received so many kind messages after my post a few days ago that I had received a TC offer from my dream firm. I honestly never thought I would be able to say this out load. Just to give you a bit of a background, I'm an international...
    • CarinaH
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    • application application advice future trainee international student trainee training contract training contract applications
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  13. B

    Training contract or vacation scheme

    Hi guys, I’m going to be starting my LPC next year. I took a year out of graduation to gain some work experience. However, now I’m curious if it would make sense to apply for a vacation scheme first then a training contract for the next intake instead of this current intake. My work...
    • Blair.11
    • Thread
    • advice help international student training contract training contract applications vacation scheme
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  14. Asmee DC

    LLB for Graduates Student- need advice ASAP!!

    Hi, I am currently going into my second year at the University of Birmingham of the LLB for Graduates program (2 years instead of 3 years to get a law degree), as I already have an undergraduate degree. I'm also an international student from Canada looking to start my career as a solicitor in...
    • Asmee DC
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    • international student llb lpc pinsent masons training contract university of birmingham vacation scheme
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General Discussion

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