motivation

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    Overanalysing an AC or VI?

    I thought to leave some advice which I found helped me stop overanalysing or stressing over a completed VI or Assessment centre: 1) Allow yourself to feel disappointed after a bad experience: It’s okay to feel negative feelings when you feel things didn't go to plan. This is much better than...
  2. G

    Demotivation

    First year LLB student here. I feel like I'm aiming too high given my circumstances. I did not score well in my A-levels (BCC final grade and A*A*C in AS) and my GCSEs weren't anything amazing either (4Cs, 3Bs, 1A* and a distinction in spoken English). I obviously don't come from a RG university...
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    LPC Exams - Resits

    Hi guys, I’m just helping a friend of mine. He studied the LPC in September 2018 at Ulaw. He managed to pass all his subjects at 1st attempt with distinctions. Unfortunately, he failed two of his elective modules. During those exams he went through a lot due to funeral/bereavement. However, he...
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    Motivation for those without stellar academics

    Hi guys A few months ago, I successfully applied for TCLA's premium scholarship and meant to begin documenting my application cycle on here. As I'm currently working as a paralegal and applying for TCs at the same time, I didn't really get chance! A couple of days ago I was finally offered a...
  5. gricole

    LLB/GDL Revision Thread

    As we all know, excellent academics build the foundation of an impressive application. With exams coming up, I thought that it is a good idea to have a revision thread to help us get through these two/three months and provide support to each other. I always find contributions from friends at...
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    Confidence boost

    Hey family, I trust you are all prepping for apps and interviews. I thought I should share some posts that really helped build my confidence when I was applying and interviewing. I should say that you should start by reading @Lottie and @SarahYRQ posts on their experience applying and other...
  7. Hazal

    Thinking about what type of law firm is right for you

    Hello everyone! Have you ever been asked the question: which other firms are you applying to? Of course, whoever is asking this question knows they're not the only firm you're interested in. Instead, it's a way of finding out whether you know what you're looking for or whether you're shooting...

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