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Do law firms have a preference re: the GDL or an MA Law ?

Ah I see, that makes a lot of sense
- Daniel Boden
- Post #15
- Mar 27, 2020
- Forum: General Discussion
Do law firms have a preference re: the GDL or an MA Law ?

How come you did the MA Law then Beth if you don't mind me asking? It sounds like you have to do more work, pay more and yet you still get the same qualification as the GDL or is that too simplistic a view?
- Daniel Boden
- Post #13
- Mar 27, 2020
- Forum: General Discussion
Inspiration!

Are you sure amazon isn't delivering? They have a message on their site saying they are and I'm still able to order and receive things from them...
- Daniel Boden
- Post #24
- Mar 27, 2020
- Forum: General Discussion
Do law firms have a preference re: the GDL or an MA Law ?

Yes this is the last cycle
- Daniel Boden
- Post #7
- Mar 26, 2020
- Forum: General Discussion
Do law firms have a preference re: the GDL or an MA Law ?

Absolutely no preference at all as ultimately both allow you to study the LPC after a year. I don't think but most will assume people will do the GDL! That's the route they tend to fund but with the SQE coming in that could change
- Daniel Boden
- Post #4
- Mar 26, 2020
- Forum: General Discussion
Do law firms have a preference re: the GDL or an MA Law ?

I think for one the MA Law is harder than the GDL? The pass mark for the MA Law is 50% average and only is 40% for the GDL so that's probably a reason... also as you say the GDL is quite a bit cheaper and arguably gives you a more rounded year of study than the MA Law but I'm not certain on that
- Daniel Boden
- Post #2
- Mar 26, 2020
- Forum: General Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

A good one I like to ask recruiters if the firm has done a number of lateral hires over recent years is 'how do you ensure that the firm's culture is maintained and not perhaps diluted with new lawyers coming into the firm?' or words to that effect. To gradrec particularly, asking them about...
- Daniel Boden
- Post #1,104
- Mar 24, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Helena I'm so so terribly sorry to hear about the bad news regarding your health! News like that really puts getting a TC into perspective... I wish you nothing but the best and am sending so many positive prayers your way! You will beat this - I have no doubt! I think I can speak for everyone...
- Daniel Boden
- Post #1,052
- Mar 22, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Well done guys! Do either of you know when the scheme is supposed to take place? Have they given the dates?
- Daniel Boden
- Post #931
- Mar 16, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
IF WE DONT HAVE THE GRADES...

I didn't see the note about the ext circs - fair enough then! If that's the case, my advice still applies really re university - the more consistent your module grades are the better!
- Daniel Boden
- Post #8
- Mar 15, 2020
- Forum: General Discussion
IF WE DONT HAVE THE GRADES...

Sort of agree here I hate to say. You'd probably need a first-class degree and some consistently high 2.1s across the board to make up for your inconsistency thus far
- Daniel Boden
- Post #6
- Mar 15, 2020
- Forum: General Discussion
Post your vacation scheme here

Have they moved you to a direct TC application?
- Daniel Boden
- Post #45
- Mar 14, 2020
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
Post your vacation scheme here

If you don't mind sharing, who did you reject out of interest?
- Daniel Boden
- Post #43
- Mar 13, 2020
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
Post your vacation scheme here

5?!?!?!?!?
- Daniel Boden
- Post #37
- Mar 13, 2020
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
Post your vacation scheme here

Gibson Dunn - summer scheme :)
- Daniel Boden
- Post #35
- Mar 13, 2020
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Thanks a lot mate! I sent mine in end of November :)
- Daniel Boden
- Post #789
- Mar 11, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

If you accept the TC you cannot complete the vac schemes. Yes, whilst a little unethical you can renege on an offer should you choose to! @Jessica Booker will be able to answer this better than I can
- Daniel Boden
- Post #750
- Mar 11, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

I'm absolutely delighted to announce I've just been offered a place on Gibson Dunn's summer vacation scheme! After 3 rejections post-AC this cycle, this really is the confidence boost I've needed :D Hope others have similarly good news this week!
- Daniel Boden
- Post #712
- Mar 11, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

So unbelievably thrilled for you Alice! No one deserves it more - enjoy the celebrations :D
- Daniel Boden
- Post #669
- Mar 10, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Sorry to hear :( was this post-app or interview?
- Daniel Boden
- Post #664
- Mar 10, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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