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Message: <blockquote data-quote="enjcorps" data-source="post: 94606" data-attributes="member: 17457">Hi, all! So my question is probably redundant because I can't really put my applications down verbatim, but I have applied to I think 4 vac schemes/1 TC so far and all have been rejections at the application stage. I have never got past that stage to an interview or assessment centre, but have passed any relevant SJT/Watson Glasers.So I'm wondering where I'm going wrong? Why is my application being put aside at each turn before the interview stage just so I can step my game up. In terms of experiences, I'm a final year Law student and pretty much most of my Uni experience has been spent in COVID so it has been a bit difficult finding opportunities, but I have some things under my belt like working a few part-time jobs at high-end retailers, volunteering as a tutor, a few months' worth of legal experience abroad this year, and that's pretty much it. As far as grades, I don't know if GCSEs matter since I've never been asked for them but I assume not, A-levels I got ABC, currently achieving 2:1/1 in my degree, plus I've had some extenuating circumstances.When I fill out applications, for example 'why X firm?', 'what skills do you have that would make you a good lawyer?', 'what makes Y firm stand out?', my approach has always been to try and speak a bit about myself, my skills, my own knowledge and then largely link that back to the firm. So perhaps something like: 'Attention to detail is an important skill for lawyers to have, and I have demonstrated and developed this during my attachment, in which I handled a case involving XYZ, and my duties involved DEF.'So clearly there is something wrong with my approach here and I'm just wondering what that is? Sorry for the long post -- any advice offered is greatly appreciated![USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] (just @ing because I've seen your posts and you give really good advice!)</blockquote>

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