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<blockquote data-quote="Shiv Lawy" data-source="post: 229455" data-attributes="member: 43475"><p>I'm halfway through my applications and feeling demotivated so I'll stop being a lurker and share my progress. </p><p></p><p>I'm almost 27, with a troubled educational history but lots of 'client-side' finance experience. I've also built a consulting business in a niche area and freelance for Private Equity and other startups. </p><p>Switching to law now as it was a long-time dream, I almost did the PGDL in 2020 but COVID + securing a decent finance job changed my path. Now I've come full circle because I love doing client advisory, working with funds and asset managers more strategically and enjoy the legal aspects of running my business. </p><p></p><p>A-levels: ABB (STEM +General Studies A ) (Had ECs but hard to prove)</p><p></p><p>Undergrad: Physics BSc @ KCL (RG) - 2:1 (barely- but had very serious ECs second year)</p><p></p><p>Postgrad: MBA (concentration in finance) with Merit (68%), Passed CFA level 1</p><p></p><p>Professional Experience:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">3 Years at a top 5 US Investment Manager, technology + operations (lots of dealing with client proposals, data, and ensuring investment compliance)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">1 Year in UK House of Commons working as MP staffer (Drafting policy/casework/helping with progression of bills)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">1.5 Years founding a niche consultancy business while doing a full-time MBA (All the legal business admin)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Half a year ish as a PE/VC consultant advising fund managers (fund-of-funds/advisory/evaluating LPAs etc)</li> </ul><p>Law Experience:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Mini-pupillage at a Civil law Chambers (as a third year undergrad)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Accredited mediation training </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A couple of Moots</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">VP KCL Bar and mooting society</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shadowing a startup solicitor</li> </ul><p>I'm aiming for firms with a large Fund/Investment and Private Equity practise, and thinking US firms because they value entrepreneurship and care less about grades...</p><p>I'm worried that my A-levels will come back to bite me- so I'm not applying to MC.</p><p>I interview well and have lots of commercial awareness from finance but feel like I can never outrun my grades.</p><p></p><p>Any feedback or tips would be appreciated!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shiv Lawy, post: 229455, member: 43475"] I'm halfway through my applications and feeling demotivated so I'll stop being a lurker and share my progress. I'm almost 27, with a troubled educational history but lots of 'client-side' finance experience. I've also built a consulting business in a niche area and freelance for Private Equity and other startups. Switching to law now as it was a long-time dream, I almost did the PGDL in 2020 but COVID + securing a decent finance job changed my path. Now I've come full circle because I love doing client advisory, working with funds and asset managers more strategically and enjoy the legal aspects of running my business. A-levels: ABB (STEM +General Studies A ) (Had ECs but hard to prove) Undergrad: Physics BSc @ KCL (RG) - 2:1 (barely- but had very serious ECs second year) Postgrad: MBA (concentration in finance) with Merit (68%), Passed CFA level 1 Professional Experience: [LIST] [*]3 Years at a top 5 US Investment Manager, technology + operations (lots of dealing with client proposals, data, and ensuring investment compliance) [*]1 Year in UK House of Commons working as MP staffer (Drafting policy/casework/helping with progression of bills) [*]1.5 Years founding a niche consultancy business while doing a full-time MBA (All the legal business admin) [*]Half a year ish as a PE/VC consultant advising fund managers (fund-of-funds/advisory/evaluating LPAs etc) [/LIST] Law Experience: [LIST] [*]Mini-pupillage at a Civil law Chambers (as a third year undergrad) [*]Accredited mediation training [*]A couple of Moots [*]VP KCL Bar and mooting society [*]Shadowing a startup solicitor [/LIST] I'm aiming for firms with a large Fund/Investment and Private Equity practise, and thinking US firms because they value entrepreneurship and care less about grades... I'm worried that my A-levels will come back to bite me- so I'm not applying to MC. I interview well and have lots of commercial awareness from finance but feel like I can never outrun my grades. Any feedback or tips would be appreciated! [/QUOTE]
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