TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

[Lisa Lowe]

When I rang ULaw regarding start dates, they said they usually confirm closer to the time but it's likely to be mid/end of September rather than the start ☺️

Ah thank you! That's really helpful!

 

[Jaysen]

Im delighted to announce that after my first round of applications, I have received a TC offer today! Need to now think about what to do - masters or TC ahahha

So delighted for you @Celestie, really well done.

I was in the same position and chose to do a master's - I'm so glad I did. I had to push back a bit with my firm to be able to go ahead with it before starting, but I think it's always worth trying if you want to do one. You should also be in a good position given you have the offer already.

 

[TC fiend]

When I rang ULaw regarding start dates, they said they usually confirm closer to the time but it's likely to be mid/end of September rather than the start ☺️

Would add on that the final GDL exams are up till September 10th. I imagine they'll give GDL students a week between their final exams and LPC. So I'd be surprised if it started any time before the 20th.

 

[RoughWood]

Ah thank you! That's really helpful!

It may be different for campus versions but I was given the 20th Sept as the first day of induction week for the online LPC at ULaw

 

[Anon 11031]

It may be different for campus versions but I was given the 20th Sept as the first day of induction week for the online LPC at ULaw

Can I just ask, what made you choose the online version or did you have no choice?

I've been really struggling with this because one part of me wants to go in, in person, and the other part is still very skeptical about trusting other people to socially distance, wear masks etc?

 

[S87]

It is true

When you are professionally unhappy..it hits you hard!

 

[TC fiend]

Can I just ask, what made you choose the online version or did you have no choice?

I've been really struggling with this because one part of me wants to go in, in person, and the other part is still very skeptical about trusting other people to socially distance, wear masks etc?

I'm a current GDL student at Moorgate and I'm doing the course online instead of in person, even though we were given the choice. I go into the library each week and I can tell now that people have stopped wearing face masks, whereas before you'd have security checking the floor each hour to make sure people were wearing masks. It is mandatory to wear them in the actual in-person classes, as the classrooms aren't very big (though still socially-distanced). ULaw has been really flexible on people switching from online to in-person and vice versa so if you'd rather get a feel for one or the other first (perhaps wait until you're double vaxxed, if you choose to), then you can always change your mind later.

 

[Anon 11031]

I'm a current GDL student at Moorgate and I'm doing the course online instead of in person, even though we were given the choice. I go into the library each week and I can tell now that people have stopped wearing face masks, whereas before you'd have security checking the floor each hour to make sure people were wearing masks. It is mandatory to wear them in the actual in-person classes, as the classrooms aren't very big (though still socially-distanced). ULaw has been really flexible on people switching from online to in-person and vice versa so if you'd rather get a feel for one or the other first (perhaps wait until you're double vaxxed, if you choose to), then you can always change your mind later.

Thank you, this is super informative!

I actually am double vaccinated but me and the person I live with are still very anxious about the COVID situation. I'm going to try and assess what it's like within the first 1-2 weeks and switch to online delivery, if I don't feel comfortable. ☺️

 

[Celestie]

Reading about the GDL and thinking about having to do in-person exams, which I haven't done since 2019...

 

[Anon 11031]

Reading about the GDL and thinking about having to do in-person exams, which I haven't done since 2019...

Wait, does this apply to the LPC too? I haven't done an in-person exam since 2018 🤮

 

[RoughWood]

Can I just ask, what made you choose the online version or did you have no choice?

I've been really struggling with this because one part of me wants to go in, in person, and the other part is still very skeptical about trusting other people to socially distance, wear masks etc?

No choice for me really as I work full-time so am on the online GDL atm and will start LPC in Sept. The nearest campus is over an hour drive each way so just not feasible to attend in person.

Being more skills based I would prefer to attend in person workshops but I am trusting that ULaw have been offering the online LPC long before the covid situation so it should work well.

 

[Celestie]

Wait, does this apply to the LPC too? I haven't done an in-person exam since 2018 🤮

I think so - someone pass us a bucket

 

[Jordon]

I can’t quite believe I’m actually writing this, but I’ve been offered a Training Contract at Muckle LLP to start in 2023😭😭😭😭

Over the moon doesn’t quite explain how I’m feeling right now! But I wanted to thank everyone’s support on here and all the help I have received along the way!

 

[Maham]

Did anyone apply to the Linklaters get ahead scheme? And has anyone heard back yet?

Hi Yasmine. I applied and gave my interview last week, but i haven't heard back yet.

 

[Imababysolicitor]

Hi Yasmine. I applied and gave my interview last week, but i haven't heard back yet.

Hi thanks for coming back to me! Same, I’m starting to worry too because I was told I’d hear back by the Monday just gone. Did they give you the same timeframe? And how did you find the interview?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I can’t quite believe I’m actually writing this, but I’ve been offered a Training Contract at Muckle LLP to start in 2023😭😭😭😭

Over the moon doesn’t quite explain how I’m feeling right now! But I wanted to thank everyone’s support on here and all the help I have received along the way!

Congratulations! Time to celebrate 🎉

 

[Maham]

Hi thanks for coming back to me! Same, I’m starting to worry too because I was told I’d hear back by the Monday just gone. Did they give you the same timeframe? And how did you find the interview?

I was told I would hear back by the end of this week. They said they would aim for sooner than that, but weren't sure.
I found it hard to be honest. I felt that there wasn't much transparency around the process and the nature of the interview and I didn't expect it to be as intense as it was. How did you find it?

 

[Jaysen]

I can’t quite believe I’m actually writing this, but I’ve been offered a Training Contract at Muckle LLP to start in 2023😭😭😭😭

Over the moon doesn’t quite explain how I’m feeling right now! But I wanted to thank everyone’s support on here and all the help I have received along the way!

Brilliant news, well done!

 

[erose98]

No choice for me really as I work full-time so am on the online GDL atm and will start LPC in Sept. The nearest campus is over an hour drive each way so just not feasible to attend in person.

Hi - I have a quick question as I'm debating doing the GDL online this September. I read on the Ulaw website that the online course is 51 weeks as opposed to 39. Does this give enough turn around to complete the GDL in the September then start the LPC in the same September? Thanks!

 

[TC fiend]

Hi - I have a quick question as I'm debating doing the GDL online this September. I read on the Ulaw website that the online course is 51 weeks as opposed to 39. Does this give enough turn around to complete the GDL in the September then start the LPC in the same September? Thanks!

I think the 51 weeks one includes breaks and reading weeks, which you don't get on the condensed course. So should give you enough time. At any rate, they'll always try to schedule the start of the LPC to accommodate students moving from the GDL.