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    Can you be a “Trainee Solicitor” if you have technically already qualified through the SQE?

    Hi! I am currently a trainee solicitor and I have completed the SQE exams. Because of my previous experiences, I have enough qualifying work experience to send everything off now and ‘qualify’. However, I still want to complete my training contract for the experience. I just would like to have...
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    Job conundrum

    Hi all, I have a conundrum, and it would be great to hear your thoughts on this. I recently started working for a legal tech company specializing in derivatives and contract automation. As a company, we normally work in investment banks and there is an opportunity for lots of exposure to...
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    EVENT ALERT: SQE Explained Simply by TCLA [18:00, JULY 20th 2023]

    Are you feeling a little lost when it comes to the SQE? Don't worry, you're not alone! I know that understanding what it is, why it's being introduced, and how it affects you can be quite daunting. That's why we've got an event specifically designed to unravel the mysteries of the SQE...
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    How common is it to move from a non-MC/SC City firm to a US firm

    I have a TC at an international City firm but I'm quite interested in exploring a move to a US firm at either on qualification or at a junior level. I was wondering how common this is? How hard is it to move from a non-MC/SC firm to a US one? Is it really dependent on the type of work that you...

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