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  1. SpaceGirl

    'Underrepresented'

    Hi all, I can never seem to write anything for applications where the purpose it is to provide a scheme/award 'to encourage able students from disadvantaged and/or underrepresented backgrounds' How in the world do you answer 1. Why you're applying? (because I'm underrepresented!) 2. What...
  2. SpaceGirl

    Applying to Middle Temple Access Scheme

    Hi everyone, hopefully someone will have some advice on this(?) 1. How in the world do you place a tick in the box on a .docx in Google Docs? why can't these forms just be simple to edit! *argh!* The tick box disappears when I attempt to insert a symbol to suggest a tick. 2. The application...
  3. SpaceGirl

    Freshfields Diversity Access Scheme

    Hi all, Has anyone previously applied for this? simply asked to send in a CV and cover letter. No application form. How best should I go about doing this in terms of the content? there are no guidelines from freshfields and it feels bizarre that there is no application form to fill in.
  4. SpaceGirl

    Assessments: Legal Essay Writing

    .....any tips for the GDL people amongst us?
  5. SpaceGirl

    Feeling such a wreck

    Officially started the GDL today and I have to say, I'm feeling do deflated. we had prep to do for the workshops today and i was up until 5am today making sure everything was done. got to WS and it seemed the people who said they haven't done it are the ones who were so much more understanding...
  6. SpaceGirl

    Advice for GDL students

    The time is nearing for the start of the GDL course (next weekend) and I'm a mixed bag of nerves and excitement. I'm terrified of the Legal Exam because there are no past papers and I'm anxious to meet the other students and be placed in groups because I don't know of group members will be the...
  7. SpaceGirl

    GDL Exam and Coursework Advice

    Do any current or veteran GDL-ers have any advice on Exam and Coursework advice? I've read the student handbook and feel so ridiculously nervous! Please share your experiences!
  8. SpaceGirl

    Past Exam Papers GDL

    Can any suggest where these can be found for the GDL? Thanks!
  9. SpaceGirl

    The Ideal Suitcase

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for the ideal suitcase to carry law books. Any suggestions?
  10. SpaceGirl

    ULaw?

    Are you studying at Ulaw? Let me know below! :D
  11. SpaceGirl

    Any Solicitor-Advocates?

    Hey, I hope this is in the right place. Just wanted to know if there are any solicitor-advocates here?
  12. SpaceGirl

    Kennedy's Application Questions

    Hi everyone, How best do I answer the following questions, are there any keywords I should include? 1. What key skills do you believe are necessary to become a successful lawyer at Kennedys? (250 words max)* 2. Please give an example of a situation where you were required to work in a team to...

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