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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Aela_Nox" data-source="post: 13255" data-attributes="member: 2141">Hi Jess,Just wondering what your thoughts would be on this. I'm currently in a position where I feel like it's too late for me to be a viable candidate for a TC and I worry that I am the only person to make such a mess of things!I graduated from a Russell Group uni in 2015, Law degree - scraped a 2:1, did well in my third year but not so great in 1st/2nd. I failed Tort Law too many times and therefore was not GLD exempt in the first place - though I resat the module and passed. Took my LPC a year later (2016 - 2017 - did some work experience in the gap year) and obtained a pass. I have resat two exams during my degree and a few more on my LPC and I'm aware that resits are very concerning to recruiters.I do have some mitigating circumstances - but as the issues are of a personal nature they've never counted at either university (I tried to prove it at university) or during my LPC although my tutor on my LPC acknowledged these. The circumstances are technically still ongoing although things have markedly improved since then. In terms of experiences, I've had a few regular jobs, volunteered at Citizens' Advice last summer, done some pro bono and had a few months experience at another law firm. I currently work at a conveyancing law firm (1 years' experience so far.) I have attended a few open days, law fairs etc over the years but have not had much success with my applications and the above is probably why.This year I really want to try and give it my all. I'm researching firms I'm interested in, I will attend the law fair at my old university and I will sign up for open days/evenings at firms I would like to know more about. Given that I'm quite a few years out of graduation/LPC with average work experience and slightly below average grades... is there really a chance for someone like me to get a TC or should I seriously be considering other options at this point? I have had mixed reactions from people, but I'm aware that competition is fierce. I would like to give it my best shot but there is no point if I don't stand a chance to begin with.In general - what kind of advice do you have for candidates who are juggling a full-time job with making applications, attending open days etc?Thank you in advance and sorry for the wall of text!</blockquote>

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