u/blackcatshrine

Hi all. I've just graduated from university, but am still waiting on my grade. I am hoping to apply to a winter vac scheme this September as I'm a non-law grad, and I'm hoping to get into corporate law. I've read that vac schemes are very important and probably the best bet at getting a TC offer after.

I'm also starting my PGDL this September full-time, so it'll be 8 months.

Does anyone have any tips as to what I can be doing to increase the chances of getting a winter vac + TC offer eventually? I've not done much in law, only having done a summer course in law when I was a teenager, but otherwise I've been very busy with my studies for my undergrad.

I'm currently doing a virtual internship with A&O Shearman to get a good idea of the job and practicing my skills. I've also signed up to a few webinars and lectures. I've been working on my applications by making notes of my skills from past work experience (it's not legal experience though), and just getting a rough idea of it all. I've also subscribed to a few newspapers on the law and am making it a daily habit to keep up to date with current affairs.

Does anyone have any other tips on what I could be doing right now?

Hi all. I’m a beginner at violin, and I’d like to get more into it. As it stands, I can’t afford a teacher right now and I’m not certain when I’ll have the spare funds to get one, but I am still looking for one to see if I can find an affordable option anytime soon.

However, I’ve currently got a lot of free time since I’m in a state of transitioning between university and career, so I’ve picked up the violin again (I had briefly practiced with my ex-partner who played violin and he set everything up for me, and put tape onto my violin where needed, etc.)

I was wondering if there were any tips anyone had for my violin journey for now? I understand I’ll need a teacher eventually, but I don’t want to have to wait till then since I don’t know when it’ll be an option for me, and I’m only looking to play casually and in my free time. I would also love some tips and resources for getting into music theory for violin!

I’ve been merely practicing holding my bow for now consistently and trying to play clean A and D notes, recording myself to check my form, standing in front of the mirror, watching videos and using Tonestro, etc.

Again, I do understand a teacher will be vital eventually, but I really would like to just learn for fun now, so any help and advice will be amazing!

I’ve also got some background in piano, having self taught to grade 5 before becoming too busy with life, which makes the whole idea of “notes” and music theory slightly less puzzling. Thanks!