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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...
    • avocadotoast
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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...
    • CarinaH
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    • application application advice future trainee international student trainee training contract training contract applications
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  3. reedyboy

    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...
    • mserwaah1
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    • in-house in-house training contract inhouse- training contract training contract
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: General Discussion
  5. S

    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...
  6. Daniel Boden

    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...
  7. J

    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...
  8. S

    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...
  9. O

    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...
  11. S

    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...
  12. D

    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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    Training contract or vacation scheme

    Hi guys, I’m going to be starting my LPC next year. I took a year out of graduation to gain some work experience. However, now I’m curious if it would make sense to apply for a vacation scheme first then a training contract for the next intake instead of this current intake. My work...
    • Blair.11
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    • advice help international student training contract training contract applications vacation scheme
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
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    Norton Rose Fulbright Winter Vac App

    Hi, I’m applying for 2019 Winter Vac at NRF and am a bit stumped on a few points for their app. 1.) They don’t appear to have an Alevel or UCAS requirement anymore, is this the case; 2.) In the form the only Q this year is a 750 word cover letter. As it is within the form should it be addressed...
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    My First Round of Training Contract Applications...

    Hi everyone, I have been a bit of an avid stalker of TCLA since last year when I realised that there are so many people going through the same experiences simultaneously; so have found the forums to be such an interesting read. I have received the TCLA scholarship this year which I am so...
  19. rn7

    So how many Vac Scheme apps is too many?

    Hello all, Hope you've had an enjoyable (but also productive) summer! With the new academic year approaching, I've been compiling a 'shortlist' of firms to apply to. My goal is to secure a TC by the end of next year and I hope to achieve that through vacation schemes, rather than direct TC...
  20. Asmee DC

    LLB for Graduates Student- need advice ASAP!!

    Hi, I am currently going into my second year at the University of Birmingham of the LLB for Graduates program (2 years instead of 3 years to get a law degree), as I already have an undergraduate degree. I'm also an international student from Canada looking to start my career as a solicitor in...
    • Asmee DC
    • Thread
    • international student llb lpc pinsent masons training contract university of birmingham vacation scheme
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General Discussion

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