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    Managing expectations and general advice

    Hi all, I’ll be starting the MA Law Conversion course part-time at the University of Law later this year. Unfortunately, the firm I currently work for doesn’t offer funding for the course, which is a significant factor for me as I come from a lower-income background. Unfortunately, I've also...
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    CC SPARK Experience/ Exit Interview

    Hi! Super grateful to have been offered a place on the Clifford Chance SPARK Scheme. I was wondering if anyone could describe their experience of the scheme, what the best things to do as a candidate are during the scheme, and what the exit interview process for TC is like (I haven’t been able...
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    Switching TC?

    I think I already know what people are going to say to this, but here goes. Basically, I've recently been getting a strong desire to apply for more/different Training Contracts, even though I already have one at a good City firm. I switched to law quite late (just before graduating) and only...
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    Applying for TC with no legal work experience and no previous VS

    Hello all, Now, don't boo me for this thread but I did want to ask this question about my specific situation. I am doing a PGDL currently and I am applying to TCs but without any previous legal work experience to back it up. I just got a rejection for the Shoosmiths VS and I have a sinking...
  5. Francis G.

    What degree is better if an international student want to apply for a TC? LLM, senior LLB or MA in law

    I am an international student with an LLB degree from another country and would like to apply for a TC from ifirm in the UK, what is the best degree for me? Can you help me choose? 1. LLM from Russell University. For law firm HR, would prestigious schools such as LSE and UCL be more worthwhile...
  6. 20tunnj

    Do I Keep Applying to TCs/VSs or Take the NY Bar?

    Hi everyone! Feels surreal to finally post for the first time after lurking here for the past 6 months. We're at the tail-end of the application cycle now, and I'm at a cross-roads. I'm contemplating. Do I — (a) take my chances and continue applying for TCs as an international student...
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    • Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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    CMS or DLA Piper?

    I'm in the very fortunate position of having passed ACs for both CMS and DLA Piper - happy to offer tips to anyone who's yet to go through the process :) (not that I'd feel especially qualified for this!) However, the CMS offer is for a direct TC, and DLA for a Summer Internship. I really...
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    BBC Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship Written Task

    Hi everyone, I’ve recently been invited to complete the pre-assessment centre written task for the BBC. However, I’ve received very little information about what to expect. All I know is that I’ll have 5 hours to complete the task via HireVue, but I’m unsure of how to approach it. Should I...
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    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    Hi all, i applied to the SQE programme 2025 in professional liability team, does anyone know how long it roughly takes for them to respond?
  10. ihatelaw

    Poor A-level Grades - Is it possible to get a TC ??

    I'm currently studying a non-law course at King's College London (a Russell Group university), and I'm interested in pursuing a career in law. However, I’m concerned that my A-level grades (ABC) might affect my chances of securing a training contract at top law firms. I understand that...
  11. sleepylawyer

    Journey to a TC

    Hi, I previously posted on here a while back introducing myself and my journey and now I have come to a very important milestone in this journey, my first application cycle. As a penultimate year law student, I am looking to apply to a few vacation schemes this year, I have selected the...
  12. AA711

    Advice on getting a TC with bad A-levels but in RG Uni and potential mitigating circumstances?

    Hello, I would like advice on how to increase my chances of having a TC. Unfortunately, I didn't get the grades I wanted as I got BBC in Bio, Chem and History A-levels with an A in the EPQ. I was able to get into my Firm in York, as I had completed a Summer School program between Years 12 and...
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    Gap in studies and career progression due to mental health — will this affect my VS/TC applications?

    Hi all, I graduated this summer from Manchester University with a first (77) in Philosophy. However, I had to take two years out from studying for mental health reasons. I used that time to firstly address the mental health issues and then to get work experience, first at a restaurant and then...
  14. lawyer wannabe80@

    Bad GCSE and A Levels - Will this affect my chances at getting TC?

    Hello, I don't know how to start this so imma just speed through it in the best way I can. Basically, I came to England when I was 12 and I knew zero English, by the time I was somewhat good at English language I was in year 11. I only got the full grasp of English language by the time I was...
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    Chances I land a US/MC/SC Vac Scheme (low 2:1)?

    Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well. As I'm preparing and sending out vacation scheme applications for the upcoming cycle, I wanted to get some thoughts from the community on how competitive I might be for schemes at top firms (US/MC/SC). I'm asking because, while I'm at a strong...
  16. 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...
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    HFW vacation scheme (conversion to TC)

    Hi, hope everyone's good :) I have the Vacation Scheme at HFW coming up next week. V excited, and v keen to convert this VS to a TC. Does anyone have any experience of the firm, or any advice on performing well during the VS? Thanks!
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    Can I still get a training contract?

    Hi everyone, I've recently been worrying about whether I can obtain a TC, as my grades are not appealing. I got a B C C in my A levels and will get a 2:1 (65%) in my law degree from a non-Russell group university this year. I know my portfolio is not good, but I really enjoy learning law and...
  19. 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...
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    Slaughter and May 2026 TC

    Hey has anyone recently interviewed with Slaughters in the past week or two. The post-interview wait is absolutely agonising.

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