Thread: Training Contract Applications - Advice needed plz

Does anyone have any advice for someone who, unfortunately, has had to repeat a year on the degree?
Im in my final year and am wondering how to approach this when applying for training contracts

I am going into my 3rd year of my LLB and have been reading as much as possible as to what are acceptable circumstances for a graduate to find his or herself in.

From what I gather, the trick is to really just push on no matter what set backs. You may have failed a year but if you are dedicated and really want the placement then you will eventually succeed.

Just keep positive and grab every opportunity which knocks!

Law firms are actually not as evil as many people make them out to be...
If you have a genuine reason for why you have had to retake a year or drop-out for a year they will look into your circumstances.
The best way to catch their attention however is to do fantastically well when you're up and running again. Law firms love people who have taken a fall and fought they're way back...In fact if you manage this-it may even push you ahead of others in the que...

Employers love people who refuse to give up, as long as you can give a solid explanation and demonstrate that you are focused and determined.....which obviously you are as you're still here!
I recently came across a site where you can download a great free guide that has various tips that should help you to get a good grade. Also there is a resource that helps applicants to understand what a recruiter is looking for and how to deliver during the assessment process-whether it be a job, training contract, pupillage etc the site address is:
Help For Full and Part-Time Students
The recruitment resource is on their 'careers' page
Good Luck!

You really would be surprised how competitive it is. Due to the number of applicants, they may well refuse you for fairly arbitrary reasons. Having great grades (even from Oxbridge), great extramural and a huge application form are NOT enough to guarantee you an interview at top firms - as I have found out. This is why you need to make a number of applications.