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    words of encouragement needed

    hi all, its yet another application season and i feel so defeated by the last one that i am slowly losing hope of ever getting of tc... would love to hear some of your stories or words of encouragement! i went to a red brick uni, completed the lpc and have 3 years experience as a paralegal...
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    Should I leave my current role for a job in a Magic Circle billings department?

    So I currently work for an IB in their operations department and recently got a new job offer in a different department ( non legal), after completing a FTC there. I had an interview for an MC firm in their finance/billings department, and think it went well, and has a similar salary. I haven’t...
  3. BJosh1928

    Assessment Centre preparation for someone that has no knowledge of law?

    Somehow received assessment centre offers to a few law firms and have made it near to the assessment centre rounds for top law firms (MC firms/US). I applied on a whim as I used to be interested in law but due to familial pressure of not going down that route, for years I just left the idea of...
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    transferring university after first year

    When I started my law degree I was studying at a good RG law school however I didn’t enjoy the culture of the university so I moved at the end of first year to a different RG university in Scotland which has a four year law course. I was wondering whether the fact that I moved law schools will...
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    2nd year law student query on a legal career within the corporate world

    Hi all! I have come across many forums that relate to law to try and get some general advice on what direction I should be focusing on to have a legal career. My situation is very difficult, partly due to covid, but I do want to take most accountability for the reason why I put myself in such...
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    Too late to apply for magic circle / vac schemes

    Hello, I am 25 years old. I graduated top of my class (LL.B.) from a low-ranking UK institution from 2016-2019 I then attended a Russell Group university for my first LL.M. and graduated with a Distinction 2019-2020. After, mainly due to COVID-19 restrictions I decided to take a further...
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    Ask a Future Magic Circle (Allen & Overy) Trainee Anything!

    Hey everyone! As some of you may know, I recently joined TCLA's Forum Team. Having used TCLA since I started applications back in 2019, this is such a wonderful opportunity to give back to a great platform and a wonderful community. Just some background information about me: I am a...
  9. Jacob Miller

    Foundations of Commercial Law: Practice Areas, Firm Groups and Applications *Monday Article Series*

    Introduction Something we’re very proud of at TCLA is the vast breadth and depth of advice that candidates have contributed to the forum. That doesn’t necessarily suit everyone, though – indeed, it can even be somewhat intimidating to those who are new to the world of commercial law. Maybe...
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    • Forum: General Discussion
  10. Jacob Miller

    Car Crash Interview anecdotes

    With the application season in full swing, I was thinking back through some of the trials and tribulations of my own experiences going through the process. With that in mind, I wanted to share the story of my first interview- hopefully, as a bit of reassurance (and a good laugh) for those who...
  11. Armiie

    Would it be possible to study Law in the US?

    I'm currently a Computer Science student. I'll be doing the SQE after my degree with the hopes of becoming a corporate lawyer in a MC firm. What's the process for a student to be able to legally practice law in the US, specifically states like New York? Is it possible? Or do you need to go to a...
  12. Armiie

    Getting an internship as a non-law student

    Hi, hope this finds you well :) I wanted to ask if it was possible for me to get a legal internship at a MC / any other firm? I don't study law, I study computer science. But I am planning on going into law after my degree. I have heard conflicting things. - some say I CANNOT get a legal...
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    • Replies: 2
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    • matpart
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    • Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
  14. Daniel Boden

    Vacation Scheme Preparation

    Hi guys, Per my post in the 'hearing back from law firms' thread, I thought I would create this so we can bounce ideas off each other and help each other out with any questions to ensure that we can all (hopefully) get those TC offers after this summer! I'll post my approach today but please...
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    Freshfields' TC query

    When it comes to Freshfields' TC application: What's the difference between the winter and summer application dates?
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    A-Levels/UCAS - Which Firms

    Hi all, I am in the process of making applications for winter Vac Schemes, albeit a limited number of firms offer them. I am terribly keen on some of the magic circle firms but am conscious that 128 UCAS points (3 A-levels consisting of an A* and an A) does not meet their minimum criteria...
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    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
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    Slightly worried before my TC

    Dear TCLA readers Provisio: I know lots of people on here are grinding away at getting their TC and I am sorry in advance if this post is irritating (if it's any help it took me two years and self funding to get to this point so I know the grind). I start my TC very soon at a Magic Circle firm...
  18. Daniel Boden

    Brexit updates, news and resources

    Hi guys, The Lawyer magazine recently released a very interesting article following a survey they undertook with law firms regarding their feelings towards Brexit and how it has impacted them so far. Bearing in mind what is currently happening in UK politics, I thought this would be a good time...
  19. Daniel Boden

    Challenges and Opportunities for law firms

    This question often comes up in applications and I think that one opportunity for law firms is expanding into emerging markets such as China. I recently found this article from The Lawyer magazine which I think offers a really good insight into China's Belt and Road initiative and the...
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    Cover letter conundrum

    Firms like Slaughter May, Jones Day and White Case are amongst the few that an applicant is required to write a cover letter as part of their application. I am just confused - Do I need to introduce myself and say what stage I am at - (I just think all my information will be present in the...

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