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Thanks for the comprehensive reply, lots to think about there!


I hadn't fully considered the direct training contract route so I'll certainly look at that. In terms of the timing of direct applications, do you think it's best to apply as early as possible or should I wait until closer to the deadlines which seem to be around May/June? 


The reason I ask is that although I feel my CV is strong enough to apply now, there are some things which I can potentially add in the coming weeks/months that may boost my legal credentials. For example, I haven't yet had my formal module grades from semester 1 so I haven't been able to add these to applications, and I've also applied for voluntary positions with two different pro-bono organisations. One of which being the local Citizens Advice Bureau and the other a cross collaborative unit between Scottish universities which supports community groups in exercising their right to buy/lease public property. However, within the wider context of my CV I'm not sure how much these realistically add and given that it may take several weeks to hear back, and that the responses may not be positive, I'm not sure if waiting would do more to harm than to help.


In terms of yourself, did you undertake any legal work experience between 3rd and 4th year in place of a Vac scheme? As it seems unlikely that I'll secure one myself this year I'm trying to decide whether I should prioritise earning as much as possible over summer by picking up a short term contract and/or consultancy work back in the Energy sector or if I should just focus on picking up legal work, however trivial this may be.


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