PPC 1 - 2019 Blackhall

vid36 wrote: »

I believe that is correct. I am also considering the Hybrid course and from the information contained in the pack ,it appears to be correct.

Good to know I am not the only one who read it that way. Will you work full time while on the course do you think? I am slightly concerned by the workload but at least if its only 15 months it might make it more manageable than the full 2 years.

Has anyone got a list of the documents required to be sent in with the application form for PPC?

Has anyone who applied for the Hybrid got a reply yet?

cblack18 wrote: »

Does the timetable say what date it starts back after Christmas? I heard last year it started back on the 2nd of Jan so I was curious if it was the same this year! Haven't got my login yet to access the timetable.

Yeah the master timetable indicates the 2nd of January too for this year.

Anyone know their core number yet

lawless11 wrote: »

Yep, just looked it out! I'm in the early group yaaaay. Was so hoping for that as I took an accommodation close to Blackhall .

Yes see it’s up I’m early one too

amkeane81 wrote: »

Where is it posted?

It’s up on the law society page you need to know your number

Does anyone know what’s mandatory attendance and what’s not? It’s hard to read

Those that have applied to the Hybrid, have you received anything yet?

Got an email today confirming receipt of my application. Has anyone here been called to an interview in relation to their application form? Just wondering how often this happens?

Me too.

My application was submitted just on the deadline.

vid36 wrote: »

How long did it take?

I got an email in early September telling me it would take six weeks but it came through in five.

Can someone list what documents we are required to provide for PPC or PPC Hybrid please? What education details to you need to provide and which original documents do we need to provide?

If you provided our original degree certificate, did they send it back to you?

Scarymary13 wrote: »

You can provide certified copies of all documents. You don't need to give breakdown of subject, just you GPA and points for leaving.

Need proof of being able to enter ie passed FE1, prep course etc.

Two references (excluding the solicitor taking you on as a trainee).

Thanks a million for your help

vid36 wrote: »

I got a provisional offer today.See you in December.

Congratulations

Hi Leraf, I have signed up to it. Thought it would be good to ask any final questions and get shown the campus. Are you going?

They emailed me directly about the Open Day but I am assuming that if they are having an open day, then they likely have room for more applicants.

vid36 wrote: »

I am going too.I think there are some places left, I applied just before the deadline and I was applicant number 25

I only applied last week and heard that there was a waiting list but suspect that they will let late applicants in. I know of people who applied just before the normal PPC 1 was starting and got in.

Yohnathan wrote: »

I only applied last week and heard that there was a waiting list but suspect that they will let late applicants in. I know of people who applied just before the normal PPC 1 was starting and got in.

They said in the email there are places left and I believe there were 35 spots released. Open to correction though.

Hi everyone, I'm looking to start PPC1 in September 2020 so trying to secure a training contract. I want a career in general practice, criminal, basically anything other than corporate really. I have good experience and I think I would get called for corporate contract interviews. I'm 34 so eager to start ASAP but equally eager not to go down a road I don't want to. My question is am I limiting myself too much if I don't apply for the corparte trainee contracts? Should I just apply for everything and take a corporate contract if that's all that is on the table and transition after my trainee is complete? Any advice appreciated

Coleman101 wrote: »

Hi Guys, I’m aware this thread is more so in relation to the hybrid, but I was wondering could someone help me out.. Question: Does my firm have to pay my wages while I attend PPC1 (September start)? Any help appreciated! Thanks

Hi there! If I remember correctly from one of our trainee lectures, the firm doesn't have to pay your wages if you start in September unfortunately . It is at their discretion.

lawless11 wrote: »

Hi there! If I remember correctly from one of our trainee lectures, the firm doesn't have to pay your wages if you start in September unfortunately . It is at their discretion.

Entitled to a living wage while at PPC

As I said, I'm pretty sure that if you didn't work prior in the law firm, the firm does NOT have to pay you while you're in Blackhall. It's at their discretion from what I remember from the PPC1 lecture on traineeships.

https://www.lawsociety.ie/globalassets/documents/education/trainees/mintraineesalaries.pdf

"A trainee solicitor who works in his/her training solicitor’s office before commencing on the PPC I, is, in accordance with the NWMA2000, entitled to be paid a salary while on the PPC I. "