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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 206853" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hiya [USER=39846]@TheGeek12[/USER] Well done on getting to AC stage at Shoosmiths! It's a good sign that you made it to that stage. It’s definitely not too late to apply for direct training contracts. Many of the firms you've listed above consider their direct training applications on a non-rolling basis, meaning you still have time to put together strong submissions. Rather than rushing to send out multiple applications, I’d focus on ensuring each one is high quality, well-researched, and tailored to the firm. This is often where candidates have the most work to do, and many applicants who think they've produced a tailored application often fail to see that their applications can benefit from further tailoring. So please do give these applications a proper vetting and, if you're unsure, feel free to make use of the application review service here at TCLA. You’re not alone in applying without prior legal work experience. I've met many candidates who have successfully secured training contracts this way. However, what often sets them apart is the strength of their applications, their understanding of the firms they’re applying to, and their commercial awareness. Firms are making a significant investment when offering a direct TC, so they tend to be more rigorous in assessing candidates. Unlike with a vacation scheme, they don’t have a chance to see how you work in a professional setting before committing to you as a trainee. That means your ability to demonstrate strong written communication, problem-solving skills, and commercial thinking in applications, written exercises, group exercises, and interviews becomes even more important.It’s great that you’re joining a pro bono team and doing virtual work experience. I think these experiences will definitely help strengthen your applications and give you more to discuss in interviews. I’d encourage you to continue engaging with firms at events where possible, as it can help you build useful insights and with graduate recruitment so that you can understand how best to approach the various aspects of the application at the firms you've mentioned above.Overall, I think it's definitely possible to secure a training contract without a vacation scheme, and would definitely recommend applying to direct training contracts if you have the time.  Best of luck with the rest of your applications!</blockquote>

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