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Register HereCongratulations! This is such a huge achievement! Could you kindly share any tips on preparing for the AC? I'd really appreciate it.DLA Piper London Vac scheme offer!
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Macfarlanes have rescinded some TCs from trainees that failed the SQE.![]()
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Does anyone know which firm this could have been?
Hi all, I am completing a vac scheme application and it asks: What recent developments in the legal industry do you believe could impact our business? What are the potential benefits and challenges associated? I have identified an area that I want to pursue, namely real estate law. I am struggling however to know where to start in researching recent developements that I feel will impact it. Any advice?
I am in the exact same positionIs anyone still waiting to hear from Winston & Strawn? And did anyone else not get a confirmation email when you applied?
Lots of firms do it. I’m personally aware through people I know that Weil (did not ask for their money back though), HSF, CMS, CC all will withdraw a TC if you fail SQE 1. There are other firms that I’m sure do as well.Correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t Clifford change rescind a couple TCs for those who failed the SQE?
Which firm is this?Hi, I feel like this has been asked before but I can't find it so any help is appreciated.
A firm has asked for my GCSE and A-Level certificates (understandably) and I don't hold them anymore for a couple reasons (my school lost my GCSE certificates and I think I misplaced my A-Level certificates in one of my house moves since then). I normally would try and get replacement certificates from the exam boards (which would hurt my bank account lol), but the scheme is in two weeks and I believe it takes up to four weeks to get them.
I have also emailed my school + college to see if they can provide some proof, but slightly panicking about what to do if I can't get anything in time. Thanks!
Evening all! @Jessica Booker, @Ram Sabaratnam, @Amma Usman please can you provide some insight - I am currently applying to PMC for their direct TC but was rejected this cycle for a VS. How would you recommend changing the application, as I believe my answers to be strong?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
I did offer to do a call but never heard back from u.anyone got any insight for the gibson dunn second stage interview!! would appreciate u forever 🙏 🙏
My current commute time is around 1 hour 20 minutes so was just wondering if that would be considered above the normal commutable distance range?I used to travel 45 mins door to door (one way) that was considered to be fine in London. I stayed in Wembley Park and used to travel to Bank😭
Hi TCLA community, i've always been a lurker but decided to put out a post to untangle my thoughts for anyone happy to read it. I've graduated from uni last year and have been unsuccessful in the application cycle again this year - I got to two ACs but unfortunately did not get through with either but I got much further than last year (a win!). Of course, I'm not planning to give up and will be trying again in September but I am just at a loss at this point in time.
Although I still want to be a commercial solicitor, i'm very much interested in the media and entertainment industry and find it difficult to articulate 'why this firm' or 'why me' when a lot of my experiences lean towards hobbies linking to the creative industries and less so towards the main industries that many city firms cater to, like finance, real estate, energy etc and the creative sector is often not a main selling point of the firm (although I have applied to places like Harbottle and Wiggin - i was also unsuccessful or am still waiting). Does anyone have any advice on articulating this interest without the mistake of coming across too focused on only one sector? and any stories of encouragement would be appreciated tooor if anyone is up for a general chat navigating this process together
Perhaps the biggest thing would be Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill. But there are many things affecting RE law in the UKHi all, I am completing a vac scheme application and it asks: What recent developments in the legal industry do you believe could impact our business? What are the potential benefits and challenges associated? I have identified an area that I want to pursue, namely real estate law. I am struggling however to know where to start in researching recent developements that I feel will impact it. Any advice?
For GD there are already 20 of us so they are probably looking for 2 more people.Gibson Dunn or Winston & Strawn? Last VS apps I’ve got pending. Expecting rejections for both of them.
Ofc. Nice! Congrats! I did a scheme last year with them. If u want any advice shoot me a pm.Hey, it's Stephenson Harwood.
Yes! it's one of the many routes I'm considering but opportunities for in-house media and ent are few and far between at the moment.Have you ever considered working in-house for a media or entertainment company? This way, you could practice as a commercial lawyer but in an organisation that is focused entirely on that sector. I don’t think there are many firms that have a specialist focus in this area of law, apart from the ones you mentioned. 🙂
If you are interested in working for a city law firm, perhaps firms with an IP focus could be a good place (Hogan Lovells or Bird & Bird). They will most likely have clients in the media and entertainment industry that need IP-related advice. 🤔
It’s worthwhile looking at things like Chambers and Partners or the Legal 500, to see which firms are strongest in the media and entertainment sector. Based on this, you can diversify your applications to include firms that offer advisory services in this sector. I have pasted the links to these below:
Media: Film & TV > London
Market-leading analysis, rankings and editorial commentary - see the top law firms & lawyers in Media: Film & TV in Londonwww.legal500.com
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Media & Entertainment: Film & Television, UK-wide, UK | Chambers Rankings
Discover which lawyers and law firms are ranked top for Media & Entertainment: Film & Television in UK-wide. Find out more in the Chambers and Partners UK guide.chambers.com