“I currently work as an information assistant in library and research at a magic circle firm in the City. I have a solid career of library experience behind me, a strong 2:1 degree (non-law), and I am seriously considering retraining to become a lawyer.
“I know proving my worth will be difficult among people who have studied law all their academic lives, but how you think I would fare changing career – especially with a non-law degree…? Will my experience of dealing with legal content give me an advantage over other candidates trying to start a career as a lawyer?
