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Do we need to put our GDL results down if we have taken it but it is no longer required (SQE only is required now)? E.g. if GDL results were not beneficial to application @Jessica Booker
Yes, you should include any academic results. For instance, you’d be expected to provide LLM grades even though an LLM is not necessary for the career.
 

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