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Message: <blockquote data-quote="M777" data-source="post: 13224" data-attributes="member: 2524">Hi,I have just finished my first year and I'm in a similar position to you when it comes to my first year grades, and my overall academic record- especially when it comes to contract law. I've received a lot of advice in respect of my first year grades (including from Jaysen and from the former president of my own university's Law Society), so I thought it'd be helpful to pass this advice on. Out of simple curiosity, what firms are you considering applying for? Have you applied for any vacation schemes this year?The straight-forward answer is no. Your desired firms won't reject you instantly because of your first year grades. At the very worst, they'll want you to explain at interview why your first year grades (including contract) stand out as anomaly. You've already got a solid explanation for this (and it's pretty similar to my own reasons for getting disappointing marks in first year!), and you've taken clear steps to improve on your first year grades. Your second year grades (paired with your GCSEs and A Levels) will convince firms that your first year was an anomaly, provided that you keep up the momentum in third year. 64% average in second year is an excellent position to be in, and you've got a first on your record. Your grades demonstrate that you're on track for a good 2.1 and that's what firms want to see. Stay focused on your grades in 3rd year and keep up your extra-curricular activities.In my opinion, you are in a pretty good starting position to get on vacation schemes next year. Make sure that you draw out and analyse all the transferable skills that you've picked up during your extracurricular activities, and link them back to the firms you're applying for and how those skills would make you a good trainee. Tailor your applications to your chosen firms as much as possible, and keep up your commercial awareness. I'd also draw on your insight schemes/open days where relevant. I know this is all obvious, but you'll want to make your written application as strong as possible. TCLA has been a life-saver for me, and I've recently upgraded to Premium- it's definitely worth considering the investment. Alternatively, websites such as Lex100 and Chambers Student have some really detailed information about each firm. If I remember correctly, TCLA and Bright Network both provide regular commercial news updates to your email.I wouldn't just limit yourself to vacation schemes either- it's definitely worth considering applying directly for training contracts.I hope this is somewhat helpful!</blockquote>

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