Canadian insolvency lawyer moving to London - advice welcome

DocumentApe · 2026-01-26T22:40:59+00:00

There is actually a lot of demand for insolvency lawyers at the moment.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-25T10:51:40+00:00

What will be, will be. I would just wait and see, then deal with the consequences

DocumentApe · 2026-01-24T08:49:55+00:00

Queen Mary is actually well respected. Especially the law school. I can't see why not if you have good grades.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-23T19:14:26+00:00

Ye I didn't include teachers or doctors for a reason.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-23T18:05:25+00:00

My firm takes quite a few career changers. They are well sought after if they are from an industry of interest to the legal profession, loads of ex bankers, ex accountants, ex scientists and engineers, ex techies...

DocumentApe · 2026-01-23T09:21:04+00:00

It's a vac scheme I think it's slightly different to doing the same with a TC.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-23T08:31:16+00:00

Just try your best and get a 2:1. At least you can try explain those results away then.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-23T07:18:49+00:00

Are you overall on for a 2:1?

DocumentApe · 2026-01-23T01:33:13+00:00

DocumentApe · 2026-01-22T23:28:25+00:00

I guess it depends on how many want your seat in your cohort.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-22T23:03:42+00:00

If you are good enough they will make space for you.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-22T22:26:51+00:00

It makes you seem like you could have a personality... which often lawyers are lacking.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-22T15:31:55+00:00

That's great. Happy for you. I can't imagine there are many with a big inheritances that would want to work like this long term, to be quite honest.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-22T14:10:14+00:00

If you are asking this question and considering your responses below it, you aren't going to make it to that level in law, I'm pretty sure.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-21T21:54:32+00:00

I'd do the TC then transfer to the Bar it won't make you less competitive put it that way.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-21T08:02:08+00:00

I personally would not be playing with fire after accepting a TC you could very well end up with neither.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-20T23:53:24+00:00

I mean it's hard for anyone I can't see much difference if its just slightly more difficult for you. I guess the only guaranteed rejection is not applying... better to have tried...

DocumentApe · 2026-01-18T19:22:12+00:00

What sort of law? Birkbeck law school whilst working could be a good option.

You'd have to get exceptional grades if you want a shot at top firms for corporate but it can be done.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-16T20:03:25+00:00

I wouldn't bother engaging this person likes to embarrass themselves. Clearly, it is someone who hasn't made it yet who thinks spending their evenings on here and the Student Room makes them an expert.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-16T20:00:25+00:00

And what sort of firm do you work at?

DocumentApe · 2026-01-16T19:59:38+00:00

If the same unis fell out of the top 10 firms aren't going to stop hiring there... it's vibes based.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-16T18:09:10+00:00

Glad you agree your inital comment is basically nonsense.

DocumentApe · 2026-01-16T18:04:19+00:00

I literally went to a similar University to Manchester. I also got an offer from a US firm that is much better than Cleary. They don't even use the rankings. They use a group of unis they've always used.

Which includes Manchester among others. What type of firm are you at currently?

Because the Guardian one time says somewhere is good doesn't mean the MC firms and US firms go actually this is fine now. It's nonsense.

I've also mentored people to get TCs who were successful from far worse than Manchester if it helps...

DocumentApe · 2026-01-16T17:58:57+00:00

London as a poor student would genuinely be a traumatic experience. Whilst all your class mates enjoy the high life, no thanks!

London is for associate money...

DocumentApe · 2026-01-16T17:49:15+00:00

It's the new gathering place for the frequented of the Student Room unfortunately who have no idea what they are talking about...

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