Thanks pd1598, thats what I think as well :'(
Im just hoping that a distinction and work exp will help. Anyone with similar background got funded offer?

Hi everyone I'm planning to apply for PhD this year...and am wondering what my chances are. I graduated from a top Asian university but with a 3rd hon (I was suffering from depression and a drinking prob, but of cos, I was lazy as well, cudnt blame anyone), and then while I was working I did a part-time LLB, this time with a 2:2 (but close to 2:1). I'm now doing LLM at a top UK uni, currently completing my disso, but there's a very good chance that I will end up with a distinction, a pretty high one even.

I've always been a top student until I became depressed in college - I also have a pretty good work resume, as a political commentator/ writer I was already pretty well-known where I came from, published books, appeared on TV and talked at unis etc. I heard it would help in my application for a PhD but I'm not too sure. After all my academic CV isnt as pretty as I want it to be. I'm not too worried about a PhD offer but I'm worried about funding.

So I'd appreciate if you can gimme some advice on this...btw, I'm looking to do a PhD in politics/sociology field. I know I'm doing a LLM but I've always been a "politics" kinda girl. Thanks so much in advance!