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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 5527" data-attributes="member: 1">I'd put it like this. Generally speaking, and this is very simplified, to get a TC you need to:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Have pretty good grades</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Write an application that stands out</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Perform well at interview/on a vac scheme, which means:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Show you can work well with others</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Build a rapport with your interviewer</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Demonstrate writing skills/attention to detail</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Answer challenging commercial questions</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Articulate yourself clearly under pressure</li> </ul></li> </ul>A larger proportion of Oxbridge students are likely to meet these criteria. For example, they've probably got good grades and the tutorial/supervision system sets them up well for answering questions under pressure. It doesn't give them a golden ticket, but they may have an edge in some areas.People from other universities can still get there. But, they probably need to work extra extra hard to do well in some of these areas because it's not something they have practiced before.That's at least what I'd say on paper. The truth is you are right, it is a very difficult world to penetrate and it's an uphill battle. I haven't touched on the bias and the lack of diversity in law firms. I think organisations like SEO London/Rare/Aspiring Solictors are doing a great job at giving students the tools they need to better compete and the legal profession is becoming more accessible. However, there's still a long way to go.</blockquote>

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