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    Travers Smith Interview

    I applied late October for a direct TC and not heard a peep so far. I do wonder if they get the VCs out first?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I heard back from Eversheds re their open day (Cardiff) next week. Mine was confirmed but I don’t actually think I can go now
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    @Jessica Booker it would be great to hear your thoughts on this!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I applied for a direct TC. I’m a bit worried I’m going to get lost in the pile with the VCs prioritised first.
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    Common mistakes on application forms.....

    What are some common mistakes or gripes you find with CVs?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Anyone heard from Travers?
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    Positions of responsibility question - new role

    Fantastic - thank you Jessica!
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    Positions of responsibility question - new role

    Hi everyone, I'm doing an application where the question is: Please highlight roles and positions of responsibility; this can include volunteering, employment, work experience, sports teams, interests and society positions. Please include what you have gained from each experience. (150 words)...
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    Aspiring Solicitors - Commercial Awareness Competition 2019/2020.

    Hi Laurence, Not at all - if you just drop me a private message with your contact details I can add you to the chat. Callum
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    Travers Smith questions

    Brilliant, thank you so much for this!
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    Travers Smith questions

    Hi everyone, The TC application for Travers Smith asks for a cover letter, but also these questions: 1.Please give details of your main extra-curricular activities and leisure interests. * 2.Please give details of any positions of responsibility and achievements or awards at school...
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    Law Fair/Legal Events

    I am going to a law fair at the end of the month and I’ve been planning some general questions that I want to ask the firms I’m interested in. What I’ve tried to do is ask about something I’m interested in, then make it more personable. For example, the culture of the firm is an important...
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    Happy World Mental Health Day!

    I can definitely vouch for this book. Well written, engaging, and it tells you why you really should be getting your 8 hours!
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    Travers Smith Cover Letter

    Good plan - thank you Jessica.
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    Travers Smith Cover Letter

    How are people tackling this? There’s no word limit so it’s hard to know what to aim for. Would just writing as concisely as possible, but finishing when I feel I’ve covered what I want to, be a good approach?
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    TCLA's New Podcast: Trainee Talk

    Another great podcast! This one particularly resonated with me as a competitor in the AS competition - the insight was brilliant. Like Arun, I’ve also struggled to find people applying to the same firms as me. It was great to hear how he shaped his own path and made his own connections. It’s...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thanks Jessica, that’s reassuring.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I averaged a high 2:2 in my first and second year and averaged a mid 2:1 in my final year, finishing with a low 2:1. I know my grades aren’t the best, but I do have a lot of extra-curriculars and I currently work in a commercial law firm (which in itself is not a major factor -...
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    Aspiring Solicitors - Commercial Awareness Competition 2019/2020.

    Thank you so much for this insight!
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    Aspiring Solicitors - Commercial Awareness Competition 2019/2020.

    Hi everyone, I’ve made the group now but people are still welcome to join! Just to make it easier, if you private message your number and name I will add you to the chat.

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