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    Firms that don't have high academic requirments

    Hi Everyone, I finished A levels with BBBB (I'm eligible for contextual offers due to caring responsibilities) and just finished my first year at a RG university with a 2:2 which was very surprising and disheartening. My question are as follows: Does anyone know what top firms dont have high...
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    Growing concerns about a career in Law

    I'm hoping for some practical advice for anyone who's either been in a similar position to me, or can provide me with some inspiration, as I have a few concerns about a future career in Law. When I first sat my A-Levels, my school tutors had not detected that I had a learning difficulty. I...
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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...

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