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    Feeling like I'm 'past it'/waning enthusiasm

    I completed the GDL this summer, I had one vac scheme this summer which I didn't manage to convert into a TC. I've been working full-time since August in a job that I really don't like, but I'm about to start another non-legal role, one that's a bit more of a career than a job, in January. I did...
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    Hogan Lovells vac scheme application

    Hello - I'm struggling with one of the questions on the application, mostly because of the potential breadth of it! The question is: Please detail below any further information that you would like us to consider when reviewing your application in the light of the many others we receive? What...
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    Extra curricular activities as a post-grad?

    I graduated in 2019, since then I have done the GDL and I'm now working full time. I don't have as many extra curricular activities now (or while I was doing the GDL) as I did during my undergrad. I do some volunteering, I'm learning how to code and I do a bit of writing for an online magazine...
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    Crisis of confidence + working full time while applying

    After finishing the GDL and several years of applications, I finally got a vacation scheme this year, which I was so proud of and thoroughly enjoyed. However, I got rejected from their training contract after an interview, and I can't help but feel like I'm back to square one... I've recently...
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    Waiting to apply with results...?

    So I'm very aware of the looming July 31st deadline for many TC applications! In regards to rolling applications: my GDL grades are released on July 13th, should I wait to apply with them or is it better to get my applications in ASAP? I've got strong academics for A level and undergrad, but...

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