How many firms did you work at before you found “the one”

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I got really lucky, for me it was my first one. Attorney offered to mentor me in the Law Office Study Program of the State Bar. Just paid my application dues and now awaiting approval

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My first firm! I didn't have any experience in the legal realm before this, so I'm glad they took a chance on me, especially when I was interviewing against someone with legal experience. I was choosing between a very small boutique firm (less than 10 employees) and a larger firm (about 150 employees) and I'm happy I went with my gut.

One of my parents passed away four months in, and they decided to make me salaried because they wanted me to take a couple of weeks off and still get paid. I mentioned I wanted to go to law school and I have had nonstop support.

My first two jobs were in the corporate and tech world, so I went through hell before I got here. I'll be sad to leave when I start law school, but I'm happy to have found this job and that they wanted to take a chance on me : )

It’s been decades… still looking…

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I'm a little confused on Danko - does he offer a self-study option for the coursework requirement? On his website it looks like each module has a 4-day virtual class which I wouldn't be able to attend due to working full time. Does this program also include self-study material, and the classes are just supplementary/optional? I was also looking at Dalton for self-study and Danko for test prep. Thoughts?

TIA

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Hi all,

I got an SMS on my phone from authorised verification agency for TCS IT, for virtual verification of my permanent address. But the address given there is wrong. What should I do? Should I provide my Aadhar card details and pictures for verification?
They have already completed physical verification of my address.

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To all those who have got or trying to get international assignments. What skills do we need to showcase to our leads/managers and possess.
Also those who are managers what do you expect one should have in order to get this opportunity.
Please don't say bootlicking/politics/favouritism etc. Those might be there but what are real skills.
Please throw some light on this folks !!

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Hi Fishes ,
From tcs I got mail to upload documents 20 days before (10th June)

There was no documents section under my profile in tcs I begin portal. One of HR confirmed that they are creating new EP id for me

Can anyone help me how much time this takes ? Most of the times no HR is replying to my mails and calls not answering

Hello Fishes,

Any idea when we get relieving letter/service certificate from TCS?

My LWD was 16th September and I received FNF 10 days before. Also got initial release letter on my LWD.

I see so many issues in this organisation.
When I joined TCS after 5 days of joining they used to mail me every week for 5 continuous weeks and asked me every time for previous organisation relieving letter.
But they themselves don’t share it and delay a lot.


Anyone please advise.

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