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<blockquote data-quote="CaveCanis" data-source="post: 85281" data-attributes="member: 15402"><p>Hi Jess,</p><p></p><p>I appear to have written you an essay but my question is really two fold:</p><p></p><p>1) How can I present my diverse range of non-law related work experience positively in vac scheme/TC applications?</p><p></p><p>2) It is better to disclose or not disclose a disability in a vac scheme/TC application? </p><p></p><p></p><p>For context/further detail: </p><p></p><p>I’m a non-law graduate (2:1 History BA from RG uni with AAA at A Level) and current GDL student. I’ve taken a little while to work out what it is I want to do, and tried out a few different things here and there, as well as having a couple of hiccups a long the way, and my CV is reflective of that. </p><p></p><p>Throughout all of university I worked in various areas of the service industry, completed internships in various industries (media, engineering, research, but not law) and was very involved in lots of extra-curricular activities (sport, politics, JCR). </p><p></p><p>Since graduating I’ve worked for a fin-tech as an analyst and continued to work whilst doing my GDL. (I think my overall grade will be a commendation with some high distinction marks on my transcript). </p><p></p><p>I didn’t apply for vac schemes/training contracts this year around because I wanted to make sure that law was the right path for me first. Despite having been interested in law for a long time, I initially disregarded law as a potential career because, as a result of being neurodiverse(/being recognised as disabled under the 2010 Equality Act), I was advised against pursuing law, having been told that I would struggle to keep up with the reading whilst studying it and might not manage in the high-pressure environment in corporate law. Yet, having now worked full-time in a high-pressure corporate environment for two years, whilst also studying the GDL, I know I’m more than capable, that I love the process of applying the law, and that it’s definitely what I want to do if I can (although I’m aware it’s competitive).</p><p></p><p>I’ve now been offered an opportunity to do an MSc at a top university in a STEM subject relevant to policy making- I still want to be a solicitor, but this masters is putting something to bed that I’ve been incredibly interested in for a long time (especially given all the new data coming out of the pandemic), and if I can’t get into law I would like to work in policy.</p><p> </p><p>I’m intending on applying for vac schemes and TC’s this time around with the hope that I can start a TC the September after I graduate from the masters.</p><p> </p><p>I’m not sure how to present any of this in a vacc scheme/training contract application - I’m concerned that it will come across as if I jump around a lot and it won’t be clear why I’m pursuing a career in law. How would you approach this? Have I shot myself in the foot with the masters? </p><p></p><p>Moreover, whilst I’m aware a lot of firms are working on being more inclusive, I’m not sure how much of this is marketing and I do not wish to undermine my application - would you recommend disclosing my neurodiversity (/disability) or not?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CaveCanis, post: 85281, member: 15402"] Hi Jess, I appear to have written you an essay but my question is really two fold: 1) How can I present my diverse range of non-law related work experience positively in vac scheme/TC applications? 2) It is better to disclose or not disclose a disability in a vac scheme/TC application? For context/further detail: I’m a non-law graduate (2:1 History BA from RG uni with AAA at A Level) and current GDL student. I’ve taken a little while to work out what it is I want to do, and tried out a few different things here and there, as well as having a couple of hiccups a long the way, and my CV is reflective of that. Throughout all of university I worked in various areas of the service industry, completed internships in various industries (media, engineering, research, but not law) and was very involved in lots of extra-curricular activities (sport, politics, JCR). Since graduating I’ve worked for a fin-tech as an analyst and continued to work whilst doing my GDL. (I think my overall grade will be a commendation with some high distinction marks on my transcript). I didn’t apply for vac schemes/training contracts this year around because I wanted to make sure that law was the right path for me first. Despite having been interested in law for a long time, I initially disregarded law as a potential career because, as a result of being neurodiverse(/being recognised as disabled under the 2010 Equality Act), I was advised against pursuing law, having been told that I would struggle to keep up with the reading whilst studying it and might not manage in the high-pressure environment in corporate law. Yet, having now worked full-time in a high-pressure corporate environment for two years, whilst also studying the GDL, I know I’m more than capable, that I love the process of applying the law, and that it’s definitely what I want to do if I can (although I’m aware it’s competitive). I’ve now been offered an opportunity to do an MSc at a top university in a STEM subject relevant to policy making- I still want to be a solicitor, but this masters is putting something to bed that I’ve been incredibly interested in for a long time (especially given all the new data coming out of the pandemic), and if I can’t get into law I would like to work in policy. I’m intending on applying for vac schemes and TC’s this time around with the hope that I can start a TC the September after I graduate from the masters. I’m not sure how to present any of this in a vacc scheme/training contract application - I’m concerned that it will come across as if I jump around a lot and it won’t be clear why I’m pursuing a career in law. How would you approach this? Have I shot myself in the foot with the masters? Moreover, whilst I’m aware a lot of firms are working on being more inclusive, I’m not sure how much of this is marketing and I do not wish to undermine my application - would you recommend disclosing my neurodiversity (/disability) or not? [/QUOTE]
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