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    Application opening dates

    It opens today (1st August!) I've always been fearful to apply to magic circle firms. I don't have stellar academic records (I still have what they're asking for though) and I am the first in my family to go to university and I went to a state school. However, I might just go for it! I've...
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    Application question

    Thanks Alice, I appreciate it!
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    Application question

    It was! Sorry to hear you had the same luck but I’m also glad we’re in the same boat! Was very fast. Best of luck for your other applications
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    Application opening dates

    Hi guys, Forgive me if this sounds pre-emptive, but with the deadline for most applications tomorrow, I was curious when most firms welcome applications again for 2022? Couldn’t find much with a simple google so thought I’d ask those with some experience!
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    Application question

    Rejected in less than 24 hours! Very disheartening. Onwards and upwards I suppose!
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    Application question

    Hi both, There wasn't any other question that let me elaborate on why I want to become a commercial solicitor. There were questions on my interests, and also a question on why I want to join the firm and why they should choose me (in 300 words!) Rather than spend time on that question about...
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    Application question

    Hi Jaysen, Thanks for your reply. I actually went with when I started my new job in the end. I felt this was quite important as it was my first real taste of commercial work. In turn, this solidified my desire to become a commercial solicitor. Hopefully, this is ok! My only reservation is I...
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    Application question

    Hi guys, I'm applying for a firm and this is one of the questions: Describe an important event in your life. Why have you chosen this particular event? I'm a bit stumped with this one. Any tips for how you might approach this one? I'm not sure if I should talk about a personal or...
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    'How did you hear about X firm?'

    Hi guys, Quick question. On application forms, one of the very first questions is 'How did you hear about X firm?' and it gives you options to tick LCN, career fairs, Legal 500 etc. I tend to use this section to just tick everything I used to do my research. However, I wanted to know if you...
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    Work experience part of applications

    Hey guys, I'm new here but I've been watching the threads for quite a while, trying to gather what tips and tricks I can for applications. Whilst I am yet to land a TC, the tips have certainly got me closer! There is, however, one thing I haven't seen much on here, and I was hoping you would...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Did they say anything about encouraging you to apply for a training contract? I can’t tell if it’s generic or not..

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