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    2nd Year of UG affecting applications?

    Hello! I did an LLB and LLM from diff RG unis and got a 2.1 in both overall (first in PG dissertation). I’ve had no luck securing VS and TCs since. Might it be because my grades dipped in Y2 of UG? Pretty badly - a 2.2 and Third in two modules which brought me down to a 2.2 overall that year...
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    Which secondary school qualification to indicate on applications?

    Hi, I'm new to this forum :) I'm an international student from Canada about to enter my second year in LLB at a RG uni. I unfortunately ended my first year with a 2:2 and I'm not sure if my circumstances would be considered extenuating (Taking care of a sick family member during exam seasons...
    • melonpan
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    • a level grades application application advice extenuating circumstances grade requirements grades international student vacation scheme vacation scheme application
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Applications
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    Managing expectations and general advice

    Hi all, I’ll be starting the MA Law Conversion course part-time at the University of Law later this year. Unfortunately, the firm I currently work for doesn’t offer funding for the course, which is a significant factor for me as I come from a lower-income background. Unfortunately, I've also...
    • theaspiringrealestatelawyer
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    • application application advice application help law cv law firm trainee solicitor training contract training contract advice training contract application
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General Discussion
  4. Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner

    Applying for TC with no legal work experience and no previous VS

    Hello all, Now, don't boo me for this thread but I did want to ask this question about my specific situation. I am doing a PGDL currently and I am applying to TCs but without any previous legal work experience to back it up. I just got a rejection for the Shoosmiths VS and I have a sinking...
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    When to submit vac scheme application for rolling deadlines

    Is end of November too late if the final deadline is early January?
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    Watson Glaser test question

    Hi, can any Watson Glaser gods out here explain how and why the approach to these 2 questions should differ? Why should I infer the statement in Q1 but cannot infer the same in Q2? With the logic of Q1 I can equally say that the Q2 statement can be inferred because the Belgian public model...
    • papermonkey
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    • app application critical firm glaser law test watson watson glaser test wgt
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Applications
  7. addy2004

    Creating my 'story' in applications

    Hey everyone, I'm starting to gather all my experiences/skills and how I can write about them in applications. I have been told previously that stronger applications often tell a 'story' - basically meaning all their experiences link together and have a unique angle on why that individual is...
  8. rainleste

    Worried about university grade requirements

    I am currently a non-law first year university student. I found out that i got 35% on an assignment that I completed in the first semester. However, I have passed that module with a 2.2 overall. In every other assignments I have gotten high 2.1s and 1st. Can that one assignment hinder my...
    • rainleste
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    • application ask a graduate recruiter first year grade requirements non law
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Applications
  9. tatianavlt

    Qualifying as a solicitor in London as an international student ?

    Hello everyone! I'm an international student, who will graduate this September from a university outside the UK. I have studied an LLB and Master's degree in law from a top University in France. I have significant experience in common law, having completing a 2 year Diploma on the topic during...
    • tatianavlt
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    • advice application international student legal assistant london paralegal training contract visa sponsorship
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Student Journeys
  10. Peter Hsu

    Application for tc/ vs as an international

    Hi folks. I am an international who is now doing a pgdl in London. I previously attended an RG uni in London and got a first in classics. I am on track to secure a tc. But the thing is, I haven't got anything at all yet - no vs let alone tc. I believe I have a good background, a first in...
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    Applications to Stephenson Harwood VS - A-Levels

    Hi everyone, Thought I'd pose a question here, hoping for some answers from anyone who has applied to SH (or any other firm). I noticed that SH does not specify a minimum requirement for A-levels on Legal Cheek. However, I'm curious if this holds true based on the experiences of those who have...
    • R-0
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    • a level application application advice bad a levels law firms stephenson harwood
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Applications
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    Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer - As a non law student with no legal experience/ events/ opportunities

    Hey everyone! I just wanted to post a new thread since I am struggling with the question, "why do you want to study commercial law?" As a non-law student, this question is much harder than expected. I do not have any legal experience that could have sparked the interest. I am struggling to...
  13. SebJames01

    Open Days

    Hi! I’m looking to apply for the vacation schemes this time round. I have two questions about the impact of Open Days on applications: 1) Am I disadvantaged majorly by not going to any Open Days? I know they’re a big help, but I couldn’t do them in the last round of them. 2) Would it be...
    • SebJames01
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    • application open days training contract vacation scheme
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Applications
  14. sumi-na

    Who to ask to be a personal reference?

    Hi All, The Stephenson Harwood TC application asks for 3 references, academic, work and personal references. For the first two, I think I'm fine. But I don't know what kind of relationship is best to ask for a personal reference. I don't think I want to ask a friend. And my colleagues at my...
    • sumi-na
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    • application reference stephenson harwood
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Applications
  15. mark34

    Chances of securing a vacation scheme

    Hi, I am a second-year undergraduate at a decent Russel group seeking advice on my chances for a vac scheme next year. I have decent pre-university grades, with A*A*A*A. I have a few spring weeks in banking, accounting and multiple open days + a first-year law scheme in my second year of...
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    Is it worth self-funding SQE1+2 after GDL? / please help me figure out a strategy

    Hi, if anyone can help me, I would be very grateful. I just finished my PGDL last month, which was entirely self-funded as I didn’t apply for VS/TC during undergrad. I also made a terrible mistake by not applying for VS during my GDL year because I didn’t feel “ready”. (I have a 1:1 Oxbridge...
    • eclectic04
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    • application application advice gdl sqe training contract vacation scheme
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Applications
  17. sumi-na

    RPC Virtual Insight Day

    The question was: What are your reasons for applying to the RPC Virtual Bristol Insight? I aimed to hit all the major points: why law? how law would build on my previous experiences how I'd fit into the firm what areas I'm interested in, why why the firm specifically what I'd gain from the...
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    SQE resit or low score

    Hi @Jessica Booker , I really appreciate your many excellent reply about SQE as they are really helpful. I am wondering whether I can ask you some further questions about SQE? I am an international student and now graduated and applying for TC. In order to improve my competitive in applying I...
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    Do Magic Circle law firms care about work experience if it's at a small local law firm?

    Hi all, I am going to be applying for vacation schemes this year but unfortunately I do not have any legal work experience; I wasn't sure about becoming a solicitor until recently so didn't do the research and didn't know about first year schemes and open days. I have managed to get two weeks...
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    Should I accept the TC…

    Hi everyone! I really need some advice… I’m a career changer who has done the GDL. I (now I think naively) applied to two firms in this cycle, being certain of the firms I thought I wanted. My application for one of the firms was successful, for which I am really grateful, considering how...
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