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<blockquote data-quote="Casual" data-source="post: 17733" data-attributes="member: 3660"><p>Hello and Happy New Year!</p><p>I'm currently in my final year doing Economics & Business at UCL. As I recently got my first application rejection I feel slightly demotivated and decided to re-evaluate my current situation.</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">As of now, my average is at 59 with a predicted 2:1 upon graduation.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">My module grades so far are as follows: one first, eight 2:1s, three 2:2s and 2 marks in their 40s.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The only work experience I have is a one-month internship at EY over the last summer in the assurance team.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Extra-curricular wise I was heavily involved in dance society and took second place as a choreographer for a team competition last year. Choreographing for a big show this year too.</li> </ul><p>Based on the above, could you please advise me on what would be the most optimal thing to do in my current situation? </p><p>Should I continue applying for law firms vac schemes? Or is it not worth it and I'd be better off prioritising my academics, securing 2:1 and applying during GDL instead? If so I'd imagine I will still need to compensate for my poor university academic performance and attain distinction at GDL - is it realistic while also submitting quality applications?</p><p>I was also considering doing pro bono in the second term to build up legal work experience. If there's anything else I could do, would so much appreciate your advice. </p><p>Thank you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Casual, post: 17733, member: 3660"] Hello and Happy New Year! I'm currently in my final year doing Economics & Business at UCL. As I recently got my first application rejection I feel slightly demotivated and decided to re-evaluate my current situation. [LIST] [*]As of now, my average is at 59 with a predicted 2:1 upon graduation. [*]My module grades so far are as follows: one first, eight 2:1s, three 2:2s and 2 marks in their 40s. [*]The only work experience I have is a one-month internship at EY over the last summer in the assurance team. [*]Extra-curricular wise I was heavily involved in dance society and took second place as a choreographer for a team competition last year. Choreographing for a big show this year too. [/LIST] Based on the above, could you please advise me on what would be the most optimal thing to do in my current situation? Should I continue applying for law firms vac schemes? Or is it not worth it and I'd be better off prioritising my academics, securing 2:1 and applying during GDL instead? If so I'd imagine I will still need to compensate for my poor university academic performance and attain distinction at GDL - is it realistic while also submitting quality applications? I was also considering doing pro bono in the second term to build up legal work experience. If there's anything else I could do, would so much appreciate your advice. Thank you. [/QUOTE]
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