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  1. 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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    Firms that hire TC from paralegals

    Hi, I am a 2023 LLB graduate from RS group currently on my two years graduate visa and applying for a paralegal job, and hopefully to get a TC from paralegalling. From various online resources, I noticed that many big firms do not look for TC applicants from their paralegals at all. Whilst some...
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    Worried about academics

    Hi all, I just graduated from a RG University with a low 2.1 overall in history and politics. I worked as an estate agent during the second half of my second year and the first half of my third year. Since this February, I have been working at a top 35 firm as an admin in the commercial real...
    • Joshua08
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  4. LS12

    SQE prep: I’ve not been a student in years

    Hi guys, I’m fortunate enough to be starting my SQE in September sponsored by a firm. I’m pretty stressed in advance because I can see that a lot of the course is self study. It’s been years since I did my law degree and I honestly couldn’t really recite much from what I studied. This coupled...
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    Growing trend towards hiring Paralegals? E.g. Shoosmiths 2023…

    Hi all, Interested to hear what you think, a friend of mine and I were discussing applications recently and this topic came up. We have been noticing a growing trend among firms who seem to openly advertise vac schemes and TCs but then end up just hiring from paralegals. The friend in...
  6. Splarah

    5 Minute Presentation - Assessment Centre

    Hi all, I have an assessment centre for a regional law firm coming up and we have been asked to: "Prepare a 5-minute presentation on any subject of your choice – no slides or visuals to be used" So, am I being an idiot if I don't pick something law-related to discuss? And if so, what on earth...
    • Splarah
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    • advice assessment centre presentation training contract training contract advice
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
  7. H

    Fit & Proper Persons Check- I’m In Debt & Have A 6yr Old Plagiarism Case - Do I Have To Declare This?

    Hi everyone, I’m a 2022 first class honours law graduate. My LLB journey was 100% smooth with no hiccups. However, in 2018-2019 I studied Psychology for a year at a London University. I got called in for a meeting with my uni lecturer regarding a piece of group coursework me and other students...
    • happyfeet97
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    • bar standards barrister barrister training course fit and proper persons check training contract
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  8. M

    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    Hello all! Hope everyone is progressing well with their Training Contract (TC) applications ahead of the key deadlines kicking in over the next couple of days/weeks. I have set up this forum to allow applicants to keep track of updates specifically related to the Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) TC...
    • MPSMM
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    • 2025 norton rose fulbright training contract training contract applications
    • Replies: 399
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  9. E

    Is it worth self-funding SQE1+2 after GDL? / please help me figure out a strategy

    Hi, if anyone can help me, I would be very grateful. I just finished my PGDL last month, which was entirely self-funded as I didn’t apply for VS/TC during undergrad. I also made a terrible mistake by not applying for VS during my GDL year because I didn’t feel “ready”. (I have a 1:1 Oxbridge...
  10. S

    Sponsored Paralegal work

    Hello, I’d greatly appreciate it if anyone could let me know of any firms (law or non-law in-house) in the UK that will hire a paralegal and provide visa sponsorship. I know this is not common, but I might as well push my luck and ask. ** At one point during my LPC last year, I was extremely...
    • Sayeema_k
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    • ask a graduate recruiter aspiring solicitors help opportunities paralegal training contract visa sponsorship
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Discussion
  11. Trainee001

    Freshfields, Dubai - International Arbitration Internship, 2023

    Hi everyone, Has anyone who applied for Freshfields' International Arbitration Internship in Dubai (Application deadline : March 2023) heard back or received any update on their application?
  12. AnFlop

    Freaking out about studying law at a non russell group uni

    Hi everyone, I’ve been lurking on these forums for a while but have only made an account today. I’ve struggled a lot in life with mental health and I have a chronic issue (diagnosed). I will graduate with a BA Law degree in July from literally one of the bottom 10 uni’s in the UK and I won’t...
  13. lowen13

    Non-law Conversion and SQE1 within one year?

    Hello everyone! I am a non-law undergraduate in my final year of study - I am due to graduate this June. I have been in conversation with a law firm who have suggested that I do a conversion course and SQE1 within one year, despite all other law firms leaving two years for conversion and...
    • lowen13
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    • current trainee non-law postgrad sqe1 training contract training contract advice ulaw
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General Discussion
  14. celine02

    My journey to a TC - seeking advice on how to improve

    Hi everyone, I am currently a penultimate student studying law but has had an unsuccessful application cycle, and is starting a thread here to keep myself accountable and improve for next year's. I am also seeking advice on how to stay motivated throughout this summer while people around me go...
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    • Future City Lawyer
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    • ask a graduate recruiter big law magic circle open days paralegal recruiter training contract vacation scheme
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General Discussion
  16. J

    Latest date you can start LLM with a 2025 TC?

    Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone knew the latest date that you can start the SQE LLM if you have a TC commencing in 2025? Does this largely vary across firms? I don't even have a TC yet but just planning ahead for if (fingers crossed) I am able to get one :) would really love to take a...
  17. L

    Irwin Mitchell VI question help

    Hello After years of applying I finally got my first Video interview. Please could anyone who has completed it let me know what kind of questions they ask. I applied for direct TC. Thanks
  18. G

    Demotivation

    First year LLB student here. I feel like I'm aiming too high given my circumstances. I did not score well in my A-levels (BCC final grade and A*A*C in AS) and my GCSEs weren't anything amazing either (4Cs, 3Bs, 1A* and a distinction in spoken English). I obviously don't come from a RG university...
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    CC Ignite TC Application Questions

    Hi everyone, I was wondering whether anyone could advise whether I need to talk to graduate recruitment about this. The questions on the online application system are: In no more than 250 words, what are your motivations for applying to Clifford Chance? You may wish to include any relevant...
    • bwild
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    • application help ask a graduate recruiter clifford chance training contract
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  20. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Hi everyone, I'm Jiya. This year I am trying to improve my commercial awareness and success at AC's as these are the areas I fell down on last year. I will achieve this by: Completing at least one lecture of the courses offered by TCLA each day to have a continuous top-up of general...

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