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Law at A-level - confused

I really want to do law at A-level, but everyone says I shouldn’t.

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Is the BCL worth it?

I am a second year law student thinking of going to the bar, how important is it to do the BCL?

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Part-time masters degree during TC

I am due to start the GDL in September and am currently looking to secure a training contract. Although I am dedicated to pursuing a career in law I am still very interested in history, which is what my undergraduate degree is in, and would like to study for a masters.

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Prospects for a 2:2 degree

I am on course for a 2:2 in my law degree from a non-Russell Group University, what can I do?

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Vacation scheme clash

I begin my vacation scheme placement very soon. However, I have also been offered an interview at another law firm which is whilst I am on my first vacation scheme. I can’t change the date, what should I do?

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Pupillage application with only one mini-pupillage

I want to apply for pupillage but I have only done one mini-pupillage - what are my chances?

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Assessment centres - what role should I play?

I am going to attend my first assessment centre and I hoped someone could help me decide on the best way to behave in group exercises.

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Part-time training contracts?

I completed my legal practice course while pregnant with my first child and have just had my second and I’m thinking about my options for going back to work.

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Should I carry on with my training contract?

I am not enjoying my training contract.

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Will my degree be taken seriously?

I am starting my law degree with the Open University in April and I am worried it won’t be taken seriously by law firms.

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Do retention rates really matter?

There are a lot of stories about retention rates being up or down - but what does that really mean?

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Any hope with a 2:2 law degree?

I am going to get a lower 2nd class (2:2) law degree - what are my options?

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Commercial awareness - pot luck

Is there anything I should steer clear of when answering commercial awareness questions?

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Pupillage rejections - second time lucky?

This will be my second year of pupillage applications - is there anything I can do to improve my chances?

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Vacation schemes for non-law

I’m a third year non-law graduate struggling to get any work experience/vacation schemes.

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Last minute LNAT test tips

I will be taking the LNAT in the next couple of days and I am worried that I haven’t prepared enough - any last minute tips?

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Opportunities for Irish law graduate

I am an Irish law graduate but am considering qualifying in England and Wales - however I am just wondering would you consider this an option in this recent economic climate?

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An unorthodox training contract

I’m worried that my training contract will far from guarantee me an NQ position at any firm, what should I do?.

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Are my academics good enough?

I don’t know whether to pursue a career as a solicitor or go down a different route where academics aren’t everything.

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Not enough extra-curricular

I’m worried that I don’t have enough extra-curricular activities on my CV.

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LPC v BPTC employment prospects

I am in the final year of my law degree and am torn between the LPC and BPTC. What is the better option to take and with which am I more likely to gain employment afterwards?

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How can I get experience without previous experience?

I am a graduate applying for vacation schemes but the fact I have no previous legal work experience is making it difficult - any advice?

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UK opportunities for South African law graduate

I am close to finishing my law degree in South Africa, are there any opportunities for me in the UK legal industry?

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What's better: regional TC or magic circle paralegal?

I’ve been offered a training contract at a large regional firm and a paralegal role at a magic circle firm.

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Will travelling damage my chances of getting a training contract?

I’ve always wanted to practise law and have just graduated with an LLB from a top 20 university.

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Value of marshalling

How valuable is it for BPTC graduates to have experience marshalling with a judge?

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Will leaving my paralegal role damage my career?

I am currently working as a paralegal and am struggling to obtain a training contract despite having been assessed a couple of times.

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Training contract deferral

How should I go about asking for my training contract to be deferred?

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Training Contract v Paralegal interview

I am about to go for a paralegal interview - how will it differ from a training contract interview?

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Funding for BPTC

With the prices of studying the BPTC reaching £16,000 in some law schools, what are the options of funding the course for prospective students?