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You're anxious because you care and want to work hard to convert it into a TC. Relax, you've done well to get that far!
Have self confidence and faith in your abilities and it will more than likely come across to the staff who are supervising you
Two weeks for an unpaid position where you may well be limited to admin is not substantial.
Get to work, if you can, and start building up genuine experience in time, and start seeing what areas you like
I would finish your TC then explore new opportunities in an NQ sphere. The majority of people have less than glamorous trainee experiences so you're not alone, me included. Don't give up!
I don't think telling a lie (even a little one) is a good look in the legal industry. Particularly when dishonesty is so frowned upon. Sadly I've been unpaid on numerous internships and disclosed that
Are you telling me that ROF's Bonkers Law Websites isn't PEAK journalism?
https://www.rollonfriday.com/news-content/firm-blesses-staff-unique-website-profiles
To be honest, I started applying for smaller/mid-size firms rather than 'BigLaw'. I did apply to the odd larger one, or a small intake US, but they weren't necessarily the typical ones we see on this forum. 9 time out of 10 my applications went past the written stage in my last 2 cycles
I also...
Sorry but the comments I'm reading here referring to grad rec as North Korea and taking a busy application season so personally is absolutely absurd.
Trust me, I get the frustration and now that I've qualified I don't ever want to look back. The most productive thing you can do is leave your...
There a way you can twist this to highlight your role, any challenges and your achievement (STAR method)? I guess you can sell the idea you've worked beyond what's typically expected at your level through example(s) rather than comparing yourself to others
But take your line manager's words as...
I’ve recently qualified and I’m working with a law firm who have a strong presence in banking, bridging finance and secured lending. I thoroughly enjoyed these transactions on my training so I’m excited to get more experience and specialise on these as a Solicitor
In terms of a longer term...
I got a low 50 in equity & trusts, graduated from Exe a few years back and am 2 months off qualifying. Nobody has ever mentioned it but instead Partners/interviewers have commented that my grades are exceptional. Also, you don't necessarily need to put all of your module marks in your CV
What I...
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