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    application prospects post-second year improvement

    Hi TCLA, Just wanted to get a quick outlook on my application prospects this year. I go to a RG uni and had a blip in first year for two of my modules. Got a third for 2 them while still getting a good 2:1 for the other 2. I do have and applied with extenuating circumstances- but saw little...
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    Vac scheme no of times you can apply

    Hi- I just wanted to know- can you only apply to either a winter or a summer scheme for the same firm? Or is it only either for the application cycle
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    Adivce on first year grades and future applications

    Got my grades for first and I'm seriously feeling concerned about Vac schemes. I scored 2:1's and high 2:2's(58-60%) consitently through all my internal assements in uni. But ended up scoring 44% in Criminal and 48% in Public Law. Property and Contract are better with 65% and 61% so 2:1's. But I...

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