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<blockquote data-quote="Kubed" data-source="post: 56983" data-attributes="member: 8822">Hi everyone,A brief bit of background - I'm an early-30s ... who still works within the ... sector in a commercial role. I've completed the GDL and have a 2.1 degree (with a big range of marks - some thirds/2.2s, mainly 2.1s to some firsts) from a good Russell group uni. I did get a Distinction on the GDL if that makes any difference.I've been applying for vacation schemes and although I've a few still to hear from, it has not gone as well as I wanted. I'm planning next steps - I need to review my applications of course and see where I've gone wrong but I wanted to get some opinions on what I should do next. Although I enjoy my current role, I fear that my relative lack of legal experience (have only done week's placement and some pro bono through my GDL provider) is holding me back/shows a lack of commitment. I'm thinking of looking for a paralegal role or at least something within the field. I realise these roles are also very competitive. I guess the risk is leaving a relatively well-paid job for potentially not ending up with a TC but maybe it's a risk I've got to take. I'll try out some direct TC apps in this cycle and potentially hold out to apply for some more in the next cycle but I feel being within the industry I want to end up in will make a difference.Any thoughts or experiences would be greatly appreciated!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Kubed, post: 56983, member: 8822"] Hi everyone, A brief bit of background - I'm an early-30s ... who still works within the ... sector in a commercial role. I've completed the GDL and have a 2.1 degree (with a big range of marks - some thirds/2.2s, mainly 2.1s to some firsts) from a good Russell group uni. I did get a Distinction on the GDL if that makes any difference. I've been applying for vacation schemes and although I've a few still to hear from, it has not gone as well as I wanted. I'm planning next steps - I need to review my applications of course and see where I've gone wrong but I wanted to get some opinions on what I should do next. Although I enjoy my current role, I fear that my relative lack of legal experience (have only done week's placement and some pro bono through my GDL provider) is holding me back/shows a lack of commitment. I'm thinking of looking for a paralegal role or at least something within the field. I realise these roles are also very competitive. I guess the risk is leaving a relatively well-paid job for potentially not ending up with a TC but maybe it's a risk I've got to take. I'll try out some direct TC apps in this cycle and potentially hold out to apply for some more in the next cycle but I feel being within the industry I want to end up in will make a difference. Any thoughts or experiences would be greatly appreciated! [/QUOTE]

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