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Managing expectations and general advice
Hi all, I’ll be starting the MA Law Conversion course part-time at the University of Law later this year. Unfortunately, the firm I currently work for doesn’t offer funding for the course, which is a significant factor for me as I come from a lower-income background. Unfortunately, I've also...- theaspiringrealestatelawyer
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My Hopeless TC Journey :')
Hello to everyone reading this! After reading a few TC journeys, I am somewhat convinced that I should post a thread of my own. So please bear with me T_T. I have been applying for VS and TC since last fall. It was my step towards a world of struggle that I was completely unaware of at that...- optimistic_undergrad
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Drop in grades from second to third year
I am a final year law student. In my second year I got consistent firsts finishing with a year average of 75. In third year, I have been struggling in 2 modules. Whilst I am sure of a first in 2 or 3 modules, I am realistically expecting a low to mid 2:1 in a 30 credit and 15 credit module. I...- Meghna
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What do graduate career changers do for work during PGDL/SQE training before the actual training contract starts? -silly beginner question
Hi all, please can you help me answer a potentially silly and obvious question but I cannot find the answer anywhere - IF (big if) I were to be successful for a training contract ( for example, Chance & Clifford etc), they say you have to have the PGDL and SQE finished before the Training...- katya007
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A Guide to Building a Winning Application Strategy
Introduction This post is meant to serve you as a definitive guide to crafting your optimal application strategy. As it is quite lengthy, I have divided it into five subsections for you to navigate according to your interests: Why do you need an application strategy? How many law firms should...- Andrei Radu
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Career Change - Next Steps
Hi, I am at a cross-roads in my legal career and I would appreciate people's thoughts on the next logical step! I am a non-RG graduate with a 1st class degree in law (I ranked 11th in my cohort) who then went to do an LLM at a RG Uni where I gained a Merit (70%). I then accepted a place on a...- icharl19
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Career change: Teacher to law
This is my first post on here. I've read through some threads on here and I've been taken back by how supportive this forum is. A brief history of me, I am 29 years old and currently a Head of subject at a secondary school. Before teaching, I did a years research after achieving a first class...- Rebeccal
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Can I still get a training contract?
Hi everyone, I've recently been worrying about whether I can obtain a TC, as my grades are not appealing. I got a B C C in my A levels and will get a 2:1 (65%) in my law degree from a non-Russell group university this year. I know my portfolio is not good, but I really enjoy learning law and...- WannabeALawyer
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TC Advice Resources
Hello there everyone! I'm a final year LLB Law student and I'm the first in my family to go to university. I'm struggling with TC applications and I'm finding it extremely difficult to access any kind of help (most being geared towards first and second years). If anyone knows of any TC...- lawpanda
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Job conundrum
Hi all, I have a conundrum, and it would be great to hear your thoughts on this. I recently started working for a legal tech company specializing in derivatives and contract automation. As a company, we normally work in investment banks and there is an opportunity for lots of exposure to...- lpcstudent2021
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Worried about academics
Hi all, I just graduated from a RG University with a low 2.1 overall in history and politics. I worked as an estate agent during the second half of my second year and the first half of my third year. Since this February, I have been working at a top 35 firm as an admin in the commercial real...- theaspiringrealestatelawyer
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Postgrad student here having an existential crisis upon failing to convert all VS
Hi everyone. This is quite nerve-wracking for me to post, but I genuinely feel like I am out of options and would love to hear if other people have been in similar positions/can empathize and give me advice. Long story short, I've been fortunate to have quite a few successes legal-wise in the...- summerlee780
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5 Minute Presentation - Assessment Centre
Hi all, I have an assessment centre for a regional law firm coming up and we have been asked to: "Prepare a 5-minute presentation on any subject of your choice – no slides or visuals to be used" So, am I being an idiot if I don't pick something law-related to discuss? And if so, what on earth...- Splarah
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How important are LPC grades?
Hey, So i started the LPC in 2022 (self funded). My whole year has been miserable for personal reasons (poor physical health, mental health, parents’ seperation, not being able to attend 70% of my SGSs). So i did the exams for my electives and a few core modules and for the first time in my...- Sayeema_k
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Non-law Conversion and SQE1 within one year?
Hello everyone! I am a non-law undergraduate in my final year of study - I am due to graduate this June. I have been in conversation with a law firm who have suggested that I do a conversion course and SQE1 within one year, despite all other law firms leaving two years for conversion and...- lowen13
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Irwin Mitchell VI question help
Hello After years of applying I finally got my first Video interview. Please could anyone who has completed it let me know what kind of questions they ask. I applied for direct TC. Thanks- Lawyersoontobe
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My TC Journey (with many fingers crossed) (UPDATE: 2 TC offers)
Hi all, This is my second cycle so I am quite late to this accountability thread, but the best time to start is now. I am currently a Paralegal in-house, looking to secure a Training Contract in private practice. So far: I have managed to reach 2 assessment centers, and 1 interview for...- ScoUting
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Seeking career advice - lost hope for TC
Hello everyone, I'm looking for some general career/prospectus advice. For the background: I'm foreign so I studied abroad up until my first degree which I did in UK. I got weak grades in secondary school and high school and got a 2:2 in my first undergrad. However, then I went on to work in...- aspirationforlaw
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Scared to apply to TC
Hi, So I am new on this forum. I just thought I come on here and share how I am feeling at the moment. I genuinely am scared of applying to Training Contract's in fear of rejection and not getting anywhere. But more so afraid of that I am not clever enough and lack confidence. I am a shy...- Natasha82
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Didn't secure a TC/backup plans?
Apologies if this type of post comes up often, but I am looking for some advice on my current situation (which I'm sure many others have also experienced!). I'm a career changer (approaching 30) and I am entering my last year of an accelerated LLB at a non-London based Russell Group uni. I am...- hiremeplz
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