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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. S

    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...
  5. 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...
  6. S

    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...
  7. 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...
  8. N

    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!
  9. W

    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...
  10. 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...
  11. R

    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.
  12. K

    CV section: bullet points or paragraph?

    I was under the impression that the CV section of one's application should be kept succinct, and well, in CV-like form with bullet points. However, a friend who has been successful in securing a TC at a top firm told me she had written out her work experience more elaborately, as an explanatory...
  13. P

    Uni of law LPC and TC

    Hi all I have been studying the LPC online since Jan and haven’t rlly had the chance to meet many people on the course. I was wondering if there’s anyone else studying who would like to do a study support session. I have also been trying to apply for direct TC and happy to discuss that too :)
  14. 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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  15. brieflybrilliant

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  16. 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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  17. chikajessica

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  18. DestinywithDuplicity

    Slaughter & May - Winter Workshop AND TC application?

    Heya, so I applied for a Slaughters TC as a graduate over the weekend. I wanted also to get insight and experience through the workshop. I want to know if I can also apply to the workshop - given it's the same application process should I change anything i.e. cover letter or CV? They seem to ask...
  19. M

    What makes a law firm unique?

    This may be a broad question but I am narrowing down the criteria which makes clients select certain law firms over others. Using this analogy I am looking to understand what makes law firms different from each other. My current criteria includes: - Global presence: Is the firm operation in...
  20. SebJames01

    Open Days

    Hi! I’m looking to apply for the vacation schemes this time round. I have two questions about the impact of Open Days on applications: 1) Am I disadvantaged majorly by not going to any Open Days? I know they’re a big help, but I couldn’t do them in the last round of them. 2) Would it be...

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