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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
    • Thread
    • 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...
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    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...
  8. 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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    Why are you better than other candidates

    So Im applying for a TC with Trowers and Hamlins and one of the questions says What makes you particularly suited to a career at Trowers & Hamlins compared to other applicants? I am not sure how to answer this. Please help and please be gentle. Im new to this so i dont know whether im coming...
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    RPC Assessment Centre

    Just wondering if anyone has ever been to an AC at RPC and what your experience was? I've been given less than a week's notice of mine and as I've never been to one I'm not sure how to best prepare. I know the day is made up of an interview & written & oral exercise. If anyone has done this or...
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    CRS Video Interview

    Hi all, I have a video interview with CRS to complete over the next 5 days. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how best to prepare for video interviews in general or specifically for CRS, in terms of format, etc Many thanks! Arun
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    BCLP Assessment Centre Guidance

    Hi all, I have recently been invited to an AC with BCLP next month. I have never attended an AC before so I was wondering if anyone could help me with any tips and advice in general, as well as BCLP's AC specifically? Many thanks! Arun
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    Irwin mitchell app

    Hi everyone, Has anyone filled in an application for Irwin Mitchell at all? I was unsure whether they want all our grades for our degree on the application or just our final degree grade? I tried contacting them on wednesday and I still havent had a reply. Any advice would be very helpful! Many...
  14. Gareth Sloman

    Paul Hastings Application

    Hello everyone, I'm working on a training contract application to Paul Hastings and I'm having a bit of trouble with one of the questions. The question is 'Why are your skills/attributes suited to a career at Paul Hastings? Why should we offer you a Training Contract?' On the surface, it seems...
    • Gareth Sloman
    • Thread
    • application advice application question paul hastings training contract training contract applications
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
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    Why this firm?

    Hi everyone, Does anyone know where I can find the list of factors which could be considered to answering the question "Why this firm?" Many thanks - I just remember there being a long list of things we could mention in our applications which was really helpful but I cant seem to find it...
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    Travers Smith Application Struggles

    Morning all I have been following TCLA at arms length for a while and more specifically the disappointment surrounding Travers Smith with VS and TC application delays. I thought I'd finally make an account and attempt to contribute something back to the good advice people post on the forums...
  17. Matthew Ashikhin

    Retrospective Funding

    Good day, I had a look around google and the forum to see if there was some comprehensive list of firms that fund the LPC (and perhaps even GDL) retrospectively, but I couldnt find one. I found that DWF Edwin Coe DLA Nabarro (up to 50%) Osborne Clarke (if you have completed less than half of...
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    help! Paralegal - can i take time off for vac schemes / assessment days?!?

    Hi all, i was wondering if anyone can give me some (relatively urgent) advice.!! I have been offered an interview for a paralegal position (11 month contract). I am worried because if i apply for VSs ( winter and spring) or have assessment days, i am not sure if i would be allowed to take...
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    TC Question

    Hi, does anyone know where to go with the question for BWB: In 2015 BWB became the first UK law firm to be awarded a B Corp status. If successful, how would you help the firm continue to be a socially responsible organisation? Is it more about CSR or pro bono?
    • Aghat2019
    • Thread
    • advice bates wells corporate law firms training contract training contract applications trainingcontract
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
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    Asking for a TC in a different office?

    Hi all, I've got a VS lined up this summer at a firm's Bristol office. When applying, I thought I wanted to be in Bristol but I have since changed my mind and would like to be in London. What do you think is the best way (in the event of me receiving a TC offer) of saying "I'd really like a TC...

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