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    LPC ULaw How To Study

    Hi Guys, I've just started the LPc at ULaw and am struggling to get into a rhythm of how to make notes/study/organise all the study material - does anyone have any tips on this? I always see loads of people online using tabs to mark important places in the text book but not sure what they are...
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    Some advice for my next steps (after GDL)

    Hi there! I was wanting to get some advice and other people's perspectives on my options after the GDL which I will be finishing in April this year. I know that the SQE is being introduced which I feel complicates things as I now feel pressure to start the LPC but obviously this is v expensive...
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    Direct TC without previous VS/experience

    I was wondering how feasable a direct TC application to firms that offer it would be if I haven't had any previous VS experience or legal work experience. I did however gain a place on a summer VS for a silver circle firm but it was cancelled with no online replacement but I was unable to get a...
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    Winter Vacation Schemes during the GDL

    Hi, I'm starting the PGDL in sept at BPP and have not yet secured a training contract so will need to be applying to places next cycle. I was wondering how doable a winter VS is during the gdl, is there enough time? does it clash with winter exams? I'm concerned as the timetable, I have seen...
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    How to structure answer to 'Discuss a recent business story'

    Many applications ask questions similar to 'discuss a business story that you are interested in' I was wondering how best to structure the answer and what aspects to discuss and what would count as going off topic? For example, I'm looking at a story concerning a certain retailer and why its...
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    Scenario Based Assessment

    I have an interview coming up that is based around scenario assessments and was wondering if anyone has any sample questions or tips for these types of interview? I usually struggle to think of innovative answers and also worry that some of my answers are a little silly because a trainee would...

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