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<blockquote data-quote="M&amp;A" data-source="post: 75301" data-attributes="member: 3290"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>Just a brief comment. </p><p></p><p>It can be done. I'm 36 and from abroad and secured a TC in a SC firm last year. Currently doing the GDL part-time and expecting to do the LPC full-time next academic year.</p><p></p><p>Cannot advise you on SQE as I don't know that route. However the GDL is tough and there is a lot to learn. So I would, from what you have described, enroll in a formal course to prepare for the SQE rather than self-studying. Believe me, even at a 'taught GDL' there is ample self-studying already...but I think doing it entirely by yourself might be OTT. </p><p></p><p>I don't think choice of Uni matters in terms of graduate recruitment's expectations. But some unis have better career services and probono departments than others. </p><p></p><p>I'm at BPP and I'm happy here. I found careers service great. I had several consultations, mock interviews... and they organise tons of employer events. </p><p></p><p>The probono team is superb and that is a good way of securing good legal experience. I also did this and I expect to do more next year.</p><p></p><p>A background in finance will go down well in your applications. Make sure you can demonstrate willingness to learn and team spirit. As a career changer the assumption to fight against is that you are not too experienced to be humble to learn from people younger than yourself and to start from a lesser position of responsibility. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="M&A, post: 75301, member: 3290"] Hi, Just a brief comment. It can be done. I'm 36 and from abroad and secured a TC in a SC firm last year. Currently doing the GDL part-time and expecting to do the LPC full-time next academic year. Cannot advise you on SQE as I don't know that route. However the GDL is tough and there is a lot to learn. So I would, from what you have described, enroll in a formal course to prepare for the SQE rather than self-studying. Believe me, even at a 'taught GDL' there is ample self-studying already...but I think doing it entirely by yourself might be OTT. I don't think choice of Uni matters in terms of graduate recruitment's expectations. But some unis have better career services and probono departments than others. I'm at BPP and I'm happy here. I found careers service great. I had several consultations, mock interviews... and they organise tons of employer events. The probono team is superb and that is a good way of securing good legal experience. I also did this and I expect to do more next year. A background in finance will go down well in your applications. Make sure you can demonstrate willingness to learn and team spirit. As a career changer the assumption to fight against is that you are not too experienced to be humble to learn from people younger than yourself and to start from a lesser position of responsibility. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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