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    Need advice: GDL - worth the investment?

    Thank you for your reply, @Ginevra Bizzarri! I see it as an investment too but I guess I need to sit down and really assess the pros and cons. A side note, have you decided which institution you will be studying at (i.e BPP or UoL)? I am torn between those two and the only difference I can...
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    Need advice: GDL - worth the investment?

    Firstly, thank you so much for all this incredible information! I appreciate the time you took out to reply. This makes so much more sense. I was under the impression that law firms had their own courses at BPP or UoL but in actual fact they want you to take their electives. Are the city...
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    Need advice: GDL - worth the investment?

    Hey all, From experience, I have noticed the questions I have about the GDL in other forums do not seem to attract many replies. I'm not sure why this is but I hope someone could help me? With the looming SQE and the uncertainty it brings, I'm not so sure about the GDL. There has been...
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    Law-firm research

    I like you a lot. That has really helped - thank you so much!
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    Law-firm research

    Hey all, So I've done heaps of research for a law firm and I'm currently writing the cover letter. However, I'm not sure what parts of my research I should use? I have information on their practice areas, work culture, compensation scheme, values, deals, career progression, seat information...
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    Grades

    I'd take what I say next with a pinch of salt only because I read this somewhere and I don't remember how reputable it is but: If there are terms like 'exceptional academics' or 'high 2:1', they are generally looking for good A-level grades and a high 2:1/first. Obviously, it is not limited to...
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    Dress code

    Thank you all for the replies! :) I feel more comfortable wearing a suit anyways since I wore one for two years straight at Sixth Form. BSN also replied and said either formal or smart casual. I'll post back if anything interesting comes up during the discussion.
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    Dress code

    A bit of a weird one but I'm sort of new to this so apologies. I'm attending the BSN's Big Conversation event tomorrow at Linklaters in the evening and I'm not sure if I should go formal with a suit, smart casual or casual? I've emailed BSN but not entirely sure I'll get a response before the...
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    Non-legal volunteer work

    Thank you. I have been stupidly entering them into the extra-curricular box for past applications.
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    Non-legal volunteer work

    Hey all, I know it is encouraged to include legal voluntary work in the work experience section, but could you mention non-legal voluntary work (i.e. helping in a charity or fundraising) or would you advise against it? Thanks!
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    Want to request a law firm insight?

    Thank you for this, Selma!
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    Looking for past cover letters or online forms

    Thank you so much! I am currently applying for their winter scheme so hopefully all goes well :)
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    Looking for past cover letters or online forms

    A question (sorry): If you were looking back at JD one, would you change anything?
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    Looking for past cover letters or online forms

    Thank you, Jaysen! That was very helpful :)
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