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    Advice needed on SQE and career in general

    Thanks for your reply Lisa, Just to clarify, I didn't manage to get those 2 VSs. I was rejected at the assessment centres for both. I should've been a bit clearer on that haha. Your input is very helpful though. It sounds like the uncertainty surrounding the SQE syllabus at the moment would...
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    Advice needed on SQE and career in general

    Hi Everyone, I was hoping to get some advice on what steps I should take to best advance my career. I'm a final year LLB student at a RG Uni (graduating July 2022). This application cycle I was unable to convert 2 ACs for a Vacation Scheme at two National / Mid-Market firms. The resulting...
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    How ambitious should I be with my VS applications?

    For me it's more a personal goal rather than a deadline. I know that I will have plenty of opportunities after graduation regardless of a TC. I would still want a TC secured regardless haha. I try not to give Linkedin too much thought, if any, but it can be a bit alarming sometimes haha...
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    How ambitious should I be with my VS applications?

    Thanks for your reply Matt, That was sort of my rationale behind applications last year. I will probably do a similar amount with just as much diversity this year just (hopefully) of a much higher quality. It's encouraging to hear that my grades and university are good enough provided the...
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    How ambitious should I be with my VS applications?

    Thanks for your reply Dheepa, If I was being ambitious I would mostly only apply to SC firms such as Ashurst, BCLP, Norton Rose etc. because of the work-life balance being slightly better than MC or American firms, whilst still having the satisfaction and pride of knowing you work for one of...
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    How ambitious should I be with my VS applications?

    Thanks for your reply Jessica, I'm hoping to attend many events come term time. Would you be able to point me to any threads which give information on schemes I would be disadvantaged for as a finalist? Mid-RG probably wasn't a good choice of words haha. I simply meant in comparison to...
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    How ambitious should I be with my VS applications?

    Hi all, Some background: I'm going into the final year of my LLB at a mid-RG uni (Uni of Nottingham). 2020-21 was my first application cycle; I applied unsuccessfully to ~20 firms ranging from MC to National Firms' regional offices. Having discovered the TCLA and JMR only a few weeks ago, I now...
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