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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, On the topic of resitting modules, I resat one GCSE and one A level exam, not because I had failed but because I knew I could do better. (I went from a D to an A in one.) Because I didn't have to resit these due to some failure, should I still mention them on applications where it...
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    Aspiring Solicitors - Commercial Awareness Competition 2019/2020.

    Great! What I’m currently doing is reading FT articles daily to keep on top of news. Over the next few weeks I plan to try get my head around economic and political terms/theories which I think can also be tested.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Congratulations!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Great, thank you!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Thanks Alice, So just to clarify, you would simply put the title in but not detail anything about the event other than the date? However, if it was an open day/ insight event for the firm you are applying for, you would elaborate further?
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    Aspiring Solicitors - Commercial Awareness Competition 2019/2020.

    Hi everyone, Is anyone here taking part in the competition this year? Thought we could share commercial awareness tips and tricks before it starts if people wanted to!
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    Why have you chosen to become a solicitor? - Application question.

    Thanks Jessica, I appreciate it!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Do you bullet point each event? Do you just summarise what you learnt/what it entailed?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi Maccies, Have you checked your portal? They might have replied on there.
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    Why have you chosen to become a solicitor? - Application question.

    Hi guys, I was hoping to get some clarity on this question: Why have you chosen to become a solicitor? What relevant skills do you possess? (200 words) Given this question is 200 words and wants me to cover why I want to become a solicitor AND what skills I possess, I have basically jumped...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I think AS events could be a good addition. They might not work for everyone but I’m sure enough people would find it beneficial. What do others think?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Aspiring Solicitors also have a lot of events up at the moment, including ones with A&O and BCLP. I think these are due to close soon and the events take place in October.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    A new thread sounds great!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Would you include open days/legal events as part of your answer for why commercial law? I think it gives good evidence to demonstrate where your interest stems from but I’m interested to hear what others think about!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I’d check your portal. I was rejected on there before receiving an email a few days later.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I’ll also be attending!
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    TCLA's New Podcast: Trainee Talk

    Great listen!
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    Allen & Overy app - 2018/19

    Jaysen mentioned above that’s its not compulsory but it’s the main opportunity to link to A&O. There isn’t really anywhere else in the questions to do so. Personally, I related it to A&O, but you could keep it to law firms generally.
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    Application question - experiences/commercially focused

    Thanks Jessica. I’ve focussed a lot more on how my skills, particularly commercial awareness, are relevant to the role of a commercial solicitor of the future.
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    Application question - experiences/commercially focused

    Thanks Jaysen, that’s really useful. I’m going to add a bit more detail to my answer.

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