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    Hello, I have recently received my first year grades and I’m concerned about applying to vac schemes next year. I got a low 2:2 in Criminal Law, which has dragged my overall grade down to 63%. I got one 1:1 and two 2:1s in my other modules, but will having a low 2:1 overall and a 2:2 in...
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    Hello everyone, I have just finished my first year studying law and I’m hoping to gain legal experience next year. I have just discovered this forum and I look forward to talking to people here.

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