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‘I haven’t done a traditional TC. Do I stand a chance of securing a City NQ role?’
A Legal Cheek reader questions whether big firms will be put off by their unconventional route to qualification

Non-law grad: ‘How will I know if law is the right path for me?’
Reader seeks lightbulb moment 💡

‘I have my first pupillage interview. Any advice?’
Aspiring barrister seeks top tips

‘Am I doing my preferred TC seat too early?’
One trainee seeks to boost their chances of qualifying into their ideal department

‘Help! My supervising partner has gone AWOL’
'This is leading to near-constant anxiety that I'm about to accidentally bankrupt a client,' a junior lawyer writes

‘Is it ok to take a gap year after my TC in a bid to find the perfect NQ role?’
A trainee solicitor seeks advice

‘Can I wear a nose piercing to my winter vac scheme?’
Readers' guidance required

What do law firms mean by ‘the right cultural fit’?
One TC seeker needs readers' advice

‘I’m not enjoying my law degree. Will I enjoy being a lawyer?’
Lengthy judgments and dull modules

Do law firms care which A-Levels I do?
A young wannabe lawyer needs readers' advice

‘I got into law school. Any advice or tips?’
Soon-to-be fresher seeks readers' advice

Cost of living crisis: ‘I am worried my SQE maintenance grant isn’t enough’
Is part-time work the answer?

‘How enforceable are work from home policies?’
I am thinking of moving a few hours away from London but can I get away with not going into the office?

‘How easy is moving from Hong Kong to a City of London firm as a junior lawyer’
I have a TC offer from a local firm but ultimately want to practice in the UK

‘Can I send LinkedIn requests to lawyers I meet on my vac scheme?’
I don't want to come across cringe

‘What should I wear for my summer vac scheme?’
I’ve heard dress codes are more relaxed now but is that actually true?

US firm trainee: ‘Should I pay off my student loan in one go?’
'Qualification is by no means a given'

‘How enforceable are law firm claw back clauses on LPC/SQE funding?’
I've been told I will need to repay it if I don't stay on post-qualification

‘Should I say I’m an incoming vac schemer on LinkedIn?’
It's been tough to get onto these schemes, but after seeing criticism online, now I'm not so sure

‘Can I jump from a fairly standard regional firm to a high ranking City one?’
Rookie requires readers' help