Law School journey

I DID IT, finally completed my LPC.

Yes, I struggled A TONNE, BUT it is finally complete.

Here is my story:
In 2018 I graduated with my LLB, September 2018 I started the LPC full-time at BPP (London). I was so mesmerised with the idea of studying my 'Post-grad Law degree' in London, and that is when things hit the rock.

I knew the LPC was going to be tough, in fact, it was TRIPLE TOUGH, the tutors and everyone expect you to know everyyyyything from the start. - Even if you attend classes (SGS'), that is all you have, which means it is the only time you can personally ask a question and go through that specific topic.

Anywaysss, exams came round, I had to defer a few, and re-sit a fair share due to personal circumstances (the procedure was NEVERRRRR explained to us) = extra unnecessary stress. You do not have any allocated reading time, for exams. Our exams this year were virtual, given the pandemic it was deemed safer. The uni put us through a system where exams were highly proctored (video recorded, sound, movement detected, and time-restricted as usual). 

From this, it took me an extra year to complete my exams, and thankfully I actually smashed them (92.11% in Litigation) - THAT'S MEEEEEE. 

        

I used to be the girl who was told I'm not going to pass my GCSEs, I was predicted Cs and Ds, however, I did not let that define my ability during exams and actually did really well in them; A*s, As, Bs and yes a few Cs LOL. In my opinion, grades do not define your ability as a person, you are capable of way more than you know. I was told at 'target setting day' that I did not have the ability to continue into our sixth-form... but you know what I DID IT. 
- Shout out to Robert Vardaniyan and the tutors who sat and helped me through my revision during breaks and lunchtimes, I literally had no friends because I spent all my time in lunchtime classes. Miss Nelson and Mrs. Roberts if you ever come across this blog, a MASSIVE MASSIVE shout out to you for helping me at school and getting me through my A-Levels too. 

As I said above, I DID IT, I got into sixth-form and finally addressed my dyslexia. On the first day of sixth-form I met Charlotte Hibbert, my posh best friend. I cannot thank this one enough for endlessly supporting me with my Business exams. Once again the same tutor who doubted my ability for GCSE's told me I would not even pass my exams for sixthform.. little does he know I DID IT and went to uni, graduated uni, and have now completed my LPC. 
(Thank you to Shriya, Priya Sharma, Sophia, Mohit, Caroline, Karan and Alia, Candy, Samka, Megha, Aaron and many more for being my support system, getting me through the LPC).

Overall, yes the LPC is tough so please make sure you are ready and get the help you need, do not 'suffer in silence' because it is something I did, I was so hooked on the idea of 'omg I want to study in London and work with a city firm' = that has not happened. Completing my LPC was something I did not think I would be able to achieve. I started to give up but thought of my parents and Grandma who really wanted me to pursue a legal career and become their 'Vakeel' (Lawyer in Punjabi)

Finally, just a week into graduating I managed to secure a position as an In-House Corporate Paralegal within days of applying (you know, like Rachel from Suits). Next Chapter, securing a training contract. 

This position took countless applications and at least +150 silent rejections between 2018 - 2020. Given the pandemic and economic uncertainty I put a post up on Linkedin asking for a mentor to review my CV and applications (bare in mind I do have a fair amount of followers) BUT, only 2, YES TWO people responded to me. On 6th May, MY MENTOR, SHASHI was the only one who went forward with helping me, he is a Family Law Solicitor, a field I wanted to get into and practice along with property law because I have such a sentimental side. Although, I had near to no experience in this field.
SHASHI, if you are reading this, thank you very much for all the CV reviews/ amendments, countless phone calls, and most importantly for reminding me that everything takes time. Everything falls into place and never ever rush, always think before I answer questions and never to panic. Following these reviews, I took part in a Virtual Commercial Internship with Bright Network, to gain practical insight on Private Acquisitions. After this experience, my mentor allowed me to virtually participate in work experience with his firm. (Again another grateful opportunity). Here I was provided with tasks to hand which I had never even heard of before, deadlines, and LOADS of case readings as well as finding the correct procedures and formats. After this, we went through improvements because there is always room to advance our skills.

I am forever appreciative of my journey and those who helped me throughout, just know that struggle is only temporary if we did not struggle to get to where we want to be, it'll come too easy and would not feel like half of the achievement that it is. 

LESSON: Do not be shy, always try your best and remember that when the time is right things will work out.