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    Commercial Awareness Videos

    PS Bright Network also has some video lessons to get you started, with Christopher Stoakes presenting. A little dry perhaps but very clear explanations of how the City works https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/academy/course/commercial-awareness/
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    Career changer - self-funding GDL to keep momentum whilst applying for TCs next cycle

    Hi @chromaticaqueen Please be clear, there is nothing "old" about 25. No, not even those tiny smile lines. The AVERAGE age of qualification is c 30. So if doing the GDL full time is going to enable you to show commitment and basically be in the same place as current law grads, and you can...
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    Confused and scared

    Hi - I'd second @Daniel Boden above, and also note that UWE is well-regarded for Law I believe. And maybe check out Denis Viskovich and the work he has done setting up BIUCAC for non-Russell Group candidates. He believes in you for sure, eg...
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    Commercial Awareness Videos

    I'd recommend the webinar portal on Lexology - but it's more of an effort! https://www.lexology.com/learn/webinars/all And you can always resort to films and TV series - The Firm, Billions, (even Suits....) and this was a Shearman blog post not so long ago. Hey, if it has the Shearman stamp...
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    Career changer - strategy

    Hi Kubed I too am a former (primary) teacher, though I stuck at it rather longer. I have found the legal industry quite as impenetrable as you are finding, but I am beginning to be clearer about which firms might value a non-traditional candidate. In terms of diversity and inclusion, though...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Firstly, I'm so sorry to hear that it didn't work out. But good for you for asking for support, and learning that way too. Not sure if you have premium access to TCLA but the overriding view is that it all works out in the end. There was a seminar given with Paul Gascoyne, Shearman & Sterling...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Look at what you've written - you are making an active choice to take a year out, it's the opposite of not being proactive! (Hope you can follow the double negative...) And you know what? Even if you end up doing a non-law job, that will be incredibly valuable world experience. The job market...
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    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    I do but I'm imagining this information is more mainstream by now? DM me if you still need this.
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    Moving from Magic Circle to US firms

    I am wondering if this is something that you need to go through to convince yourself? Maybe you are one of the fortunate and blessed people who easily access what they want in life and more. On the other hand, you may find that applying to US firms is neither as pleasant nor as easy as you're...
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    Spelling mistake in application... help

    Um, possibly not more 'vigilante', but rather, more vigilant! Vigilantes are people who take the law into their own hands on a rather drastic basis - think spaghetti westerns - not a good look for a solicitor, for sure... "noun a member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law...
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    Tired of Rejection

    PS check out the current TCLA scholarship program. You apply, and if you win one it gives you access to all the amazing resources. And a badge! You'd have a scholarship, albeit maybe not a purely academic one. If you aren't awarded one, consider taking premium membership for a short time and...
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    Tired of Rejection

    Being bilingual and living independently away from your home country, even in non-pandemic times would be courageous and noteworthy. This alone marks you out as exceptional. Many of us on here would never have been able to make a success of that at your age. As you will notice when you consider...
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    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    I think that a lot of employees will be happier with their work-life balance if they are allowed to continue working from home several days per week. Obviously, for the new intake of trainees, this will be all they have ever known. This will impact the economics of running expensive offices, and...
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    I'm having a meltdown

    Hi hi - I know exactly where you are coming from, from my own GDL experiences. Let's just say that I felt that the teaching wouldn't be getting an OFSTED 'outstanding' any time soon - not because it's bad but because there is such a disconnect between the classes and the exams. The tutors are...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi - sorry, missed your reply. And I can't see the original question, but my suspicion is they don't want you to gush - nor to tell them stuff they already know about themselves. The more you can find out what D&I they are doing, and why that appeals to YOU, great. But this is also a question...
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    How to become a better critical thinker

    I used a Stella Cottrell book which has some helpful examples; she has some online resources which some of the universities buy into covering that ground too. There are also some free courses on FutureLearn at certain times of the year. But I agree, it's far from easy to gain these skills...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi Tanvi, I'm no expert, but I'd guess this is a chance to state the general approaches of a number of firms, including WHY you know it to be key to long-term success for a firm. Plus if you can include initiatives they are involved in/introducing/implementing, that will gain you some points...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hmm, I see the dilemma. I'd still do the research, and I guess I'd do some lists - pros/cons, etc. This is a marathon, not a sprint, and you could even consider the SQE instead. Some firms (eg Mishcon de Reya) are already embracing it, and it is coming whether we like it or not! Would you be...
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    GDL Grade - Desperate Call For Help!

    Ruby, I think you are being a bit hard on yourself. I think that employers recognise that this is a tough exam. But the marks you quote, while in the 2:2 range, are not exactly 'completely messed up'. I speak as a career changer, but these exams are very formulaic, and the formula is extremely...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    That's right but if there is already £10k on offer then the loan could be a way to go? That was my thinking based on the query.

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