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<blockquote data-quote="LegallyBrown" data-source="post: 144442" data-attributes="member: 29628"><p>Hey Jess,</p><p></p><p>Thanks for your response.</p><p></p><p>In terms of my firm choices: these are not the ones that I am focused on. Instead, my top choice firms do not have any A-Level requirements whatsoever. However, I applied for vacation schemes with them earlier on in the year, and so have to wait until the next cycle to submit an application. Until then, I am left with these firms to apply for. My only concern is whether it is worth it, given the A-Level criteria.</p><p></p><p>That probably sounds like I have terrible motivation for these firms (and the risk that this can come through in the applications), but I have been able to research the firms and choose details about them that I can relate to and showcase my interest in. I like to think, I at least sound like each of them are my top choice.</p><p></p><p>I do understand your point surrounding my experiences, however, I am not sure how else to go about them. I tend to bring them into line with any skills that I feel are relevant e.g. as a market surveyor I learnt a great deal about communication, and composing myself even when conversations were not heading in the direction I wanted. To be honest, I don't see why this could be an issue, but if it is a case of stickability, the non-legal roles were all before I graduated/started focusing on my legal career (so I am hoping they notice the dates).</p><p></p><p>As for the self-employment, this is simply a hobby of mine.</p><p></p><p>As always, I will remain positive, and will definitely open up my firm choices. For now, I will have to stick with these few (I am not expecting much) and will keep this thread updated with my progress.</p><p></p><p>See you at the next post.</p><p></p><p>Regards,</p><p></p><p>LegallyBrown</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LegallyBrown, post: 144442, member: 29628"] Hey Jess, Thanks for your response. In terms of my firm choices: these are not the ones that I am focused on. Instead, my top choice firms do not have any A-Level requirements whatsoever. However, I applied for vacation schemes with them earlier on in the year, and so have to wait until the next cycle to submit an application. Until then, I am left with these firms to apply for. My only concern is whether it is worth it, given the A-Level criteria. That probably sounds like I have terrible motivation for these firms (and the risk that this can come through in the applications), but I have been able to research the firms and choose details about them that I can relate to and showcase my interest in. I like to think, I at least sound like each of them are my top choice. I do understand your point surrounding my experiences, however, I am not sure how else to go about them. I tend to bring them into line with any skills that I feel are relevant e.g. as a market surveyor I learnt a great deal about communication, and composing myself even when conversations were not heading in the direction I wanted. To be honest, I don't see why this could be an issue, but if it is a case of stickability, the non-legal roles were all before I graduated/started focusing on my legal career (so I am hoping they notice the dates). As for the self-employment, this is simply a hobby of mine. As always, I will remain positive, and will definitely open up my firm choices. For now, I will have to stick with these few (I am not expecting much) and will keep this thread updated with my progress. See you at the next post. Regards, LegallyBrown [/QUOTE]
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