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    Giving up - are my grades holding me back?

    Hi all, Need some advice re TCs. I have been applying for the past two years (with no success), and I am thinking (I know they are!) that my 2:2s are preventing me from proceeding to any VI/ACs etc. Should I give up on City TCs - I am an EU student, so it is harder for me to justify regional...
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    Crowell & Moring Training Contract

    Hi all, I attended the webinar for Crowell & Moring yesterday regarding their new training contract program and thought it might be helpful for others who hadn't heard about it / weren't able to make the webinar to do a quick write up of some notes I took. This is by no means exhaustive, as I...
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    Which firms recruit predominantly from VS and which ones from TC?

    I was hoping to start a thread on which firms recruit from their VS or TC, as I am trying to figure out if it is worth it for me to apply to some direct TCs If there is already a comprehensive thread detailing this then please let me know! And also if any of the info is incorrect, then also...
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    Clifford Chance TC commencing 2023

    Hi, I’m looking to apply for the TC for Clifford Chance and have a few questions! • Could we include virtual internships/insight schemes as part of the “work experience” section? • Does scoring a 2:2 in one module (but scoring good 2:1s in the rest of the modules) hinder the application at...
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    Self-Esteem

    Does anyone else have any experience of not feeling "good enough" for law firms? Like I know that law is hard and I knew what I was getting myself in, but between rejections and seeing people on LinkedIn who have achieved so much more than you, how does one cope with the lowered self-esteem...
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    • experience linkedin rejection training contract training contract applications
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: General Discussion
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    Ask a future MC Trainee (international applicant) anything

    Hi everyone, I hope you're having a lovely weekend. I received so many kind messages after my post a few days ago that I had received a TC offer from my dream firm. I honestly never thought I would be able to say this out load. Just to give you a bit of a background, I'm an international...
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    • application application advice future trainee international student trainee training contract training contract applications
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
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    Sidley application

    Hey everyone, just a quick question, Sidley Austin states on their wesbite that "You’ll need to have a minimum of three A-levels (at least three A grades)", I just want to check if this is a strict AAA, or if they would accept equivalent grades e.g A*AB?
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    in-house training contracts

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone on here has considered in-house training contracts? I'm at the beginning stages of researching them. However, so far there seems to be little to none advertisements of them. I can confirm that Deloitte launched theirs last year; BT seems to have a recurring...
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    • Forum: General Discussion
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    Growing concerns about a career in Law

    I'm hoping for some practical advice for anyone who's either been in a similar position to me, or can provide me with some inspiration, as I have a few concerns about a future career in Law. When I first sat my A-Levels, my school tutors had not detected that I had a learning difficulty. I...
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    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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    Scenario Based Assessment

    I have an interview coming up that is based around scenario assessments and was wondering if anyone has any sample questions or tips for these types of interview? I usually struggle to think of innovative answers and also worry that some of my answers are a little silly because a trainee would...
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    Making late Training Applications

    Hi Guys! I don't know if any of you are/have been in the situation where you have started applying late in the TC cycle but I'd just like to address it and if anyone can relate, please do! I've currently been in full time therapy for external reasons which in themselves can take a massive toll...
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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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    LPC Exams - Resits

    Hi guys, I’m just helping a friend of mine. He studied the LPC in September 2018 at Ulaw. He managed to pass all his subjects at 1st attempt with distinctions. Unfortunately, he failed two of his elective modules. During those exams he went through a lot due to funeral/bereavement. However, he...
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    Clifford Chance Application

    Hi I applied for CC Middle East training contract, and my application was updated on the 17th December but still did not receive any response. I read the forums and saw some people got invited to AC at CC, so I was just wondering if I should email the graduate recruitment to enquire before it's...
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    SQE - general discussion

    I haven't seen any discussions about SQE here, so I thought it would be good to create a space where we can talk about the incoming changes to qualifying as a solicitor. We all know that LPC costs are unreasonably high (as much as £17k in London) and act as a deterrent for many people from...
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    Advice Needed- Fail to Convert VS into TC. Re-apply for VS or Apply directly for a TC?

    Hello Everyone! I have just came across TCLA (must have been living under a rock) and was wondering if anyone in the community has any advice for me based on my situation. By way of context, I am a recent First Class Law Graduate from a Russell Group University. In the Summer of 2018, I...
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    DAC Beachcroft

    This year, DAC Beachcroft has only one question in its application form which asks the candidates to tell in no more than 500 words why they they are applying to this firm. Can anyone advise what would be the best way to structure the answer? Although I am always relieved to see short...
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    Career Change: Audit to Corporate Law

    Hello! I am a audit professional currently working and training towards the ACA qualification at one of the Big4 firms in the UK. I'm looking to venture into corporate law after qualifying as a chartered accountant, and am wondering what my chances are at making this career change. Does...

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