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    I got a last minute interview with STB for and admin role but...

    Thanks Jessica, yh this is what I was thinking. Probably not. I will ask, and yes it's good I least have the option of OT to bump the salary up.
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    I got a last minute interview with STB for and admin role but...

    I think there's some slight room to push for a negotiation yh, so I will try and push. Oh, I should have edited to say, I'm not living at home or a new grad. I'm about to go into my postgraduate course this September.So that's the difficulty. And congrats on your progression! Thank you, yes...
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    I got a last minute interview with STB for and admin role but...

    So a couple of months ago I applied for an admin role with Simpson, Thacher and Bartlett on a whim and totally forgot about. Thursday afternoon I got a call asking if I'm still interested and if could do a zoom interview Friday . It went really well and it's a role I can definitely do. Hours...
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    PGDL/MA Law (Conversion) Providers

    Good luck ,hope you do well!
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    PGDL/MA Law (Conversion) Providers

    Thank you so much ❤️ Such a brilliant and detailed reply, you've answered everything in one go ! Call me a nerd ,but I'm actually so excited to go back to studying!
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    No idea where to begin! Help !

    Thank you so much for your helpful and very detailed reply. The last couple of days has flipped the idea of the route I thought I was going to take on its head. After my first post I found out BPPs reputation isn't that good and got swayed to enquire about Ulaw. I spoke to them as per my next...
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    Next Steps

    Thanks so much @George Maxwell ! And yes, I totally agree. I always say it's important for me to be open and transparent . I believe it can save someone's life. Aw, you're welcome, haha it always gets me through moments of self doubt ! You're so right, it's something I have to consider no...
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    Next Steps

    This is so helpful to know , Thank you! I have come across the access scheme, yes, but totally forgot about it . I'll definitely try and apply . Thanks again!
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    Next Steps

    Hey, @AvniD ! Thank you so much, Your last two responses have made me feel like I can actually do this ! I've had some very off putting responses when I've asked exactly the same on Reddit ,mainly that I haven't thought it through, I'm being too idealistic, I'll end up in debt, stressed...
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    PGDL/MA Law (Conversion) Providers

    Thank you ! I wanted to know what the work load/ commitment is like with the Online Course. And, as I'm also from a non law background, if there's any reading I could do before hand that would help?
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    PGDL/MA Law (Conversion) Providers

    Hi, @c-lear , Im just about to apply for this course starting in September. Could I ask you a couple of questions? TIA!
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    Next Steps

    Thanks so much @George Maxwell! Yes, I had one such member reply to one of my past posts, they were very inspiring and provided me with many resources. Thanks, I'll look this up!
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    Next Steps

    Hi all , Thanks for your support and advice thus far, I really appreciate it! So... After speaking with Ulaw this week, I've decided to apply for their MA Law (SQE1) course. Since it's cheaper to do online , it looks like I'll have to take that option as I'd only have to top up just over 1k...
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    Unemployment/ Career Change

    Thank you , will do ❤
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    No idea where to begin! Help !

    Oh you're a star, thanks so much !

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