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    Common mistakes on application forms.....

    The question is written like this: What motivates you to pursue a career as a commercial Solicitor? Explain how you would add value as a Trainee. Perhaps I shouldn't copy the question
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    Common mistakes on application forms.....

    If the application question has capitalised the word "Solicitor" and "Trainee" - with a capital S and T, should I also capitalise these words in my answer? Thanks!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi Jaysen, I'm part of the TCLA Gold service and have had my applications reviewed by yourself and others outside of TCLA. I have applied to about 16 firms so far. I'm not sure where I'm going wrong??
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi All, I'm not sure where I'm going wrong?? I've been applying since January this year and have either been rejected, completed the online test and then rejected, passed an online test but then rejected or waited almost 5 months to hear back and then been rejected. I really thought that this...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi All, Has anyone heard back from Whtie & Case? I applied in June, the deadline was at the end of July, and it's almost October and still haven't heard anything? I've only received an email saying they're still going through applications.... o_O
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    Free application review opportunity

    I am interested :)
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    Three Free Application Reviews!!!

    Yes please! Many thanks :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Anyone heard from White & Case / Lathams? o_O
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Even if in the email they say they can't give feedback....could we still ask for it?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jess I've seen this on one of the firm's that I am applying to : • Apply by 31 January 2020 if you're a non-law student or graduate • Apply by 31 July 2020 if you're a law student Does this mean I'm actually not eligible to apply, even though I have done the GDL??
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    Linklaters

    I just checked their website and it's still not available to press 'apply'? Thanks for your help, perhaps wait another day or so :)
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    Linklaters

    Hi All! I'm trying to apply for the Linklaters TC, but their website doesn't seem to have the link to enter the application form/test. Please can someone let me know if there is a reason for this? Thanks :)
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    Watson Glaser Pass Mark

    Hi I just completed the test and was wondering if anyone by any chance had the answers/explanations?
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    What are you looking for?

    So basically I said that it was "great to be connected on LinkedIn and that seeing from his profile and he had a really in-depth career within the corporate industry across many great firms. It would be really great if we could meet for a coffee, depending on your schedule, to discuss your...
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    What are you looking for?

    I reached out to meet for coffee. Just an update, I answered what I was looking for (a move from my paralegal position to a triane (and beyond) and the firm would be a good fit). Surprisingly the Partner is quite interested/keen and has asked for a copy of my CV.
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    What are you looking for?

    Hi All I have been asked the above question by a Partner (that I reached out to through LinkedIn), after telling him a bit about myself, he asks: "So what are you looking for?" And my brain has frozen - how do I answer this without being so rigid?? Thanks!!!
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    Office Hours: Want to chat about your applications?

    Thanks, do you have any for the Wednesday calls?
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    Office Hours: Want to chat about your applications?

    Hi Jaysen Are you still offering these office hours? Thanks!
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    online tests

    Hi All I'm trying to practice online logical/verbal reasoning tests and came across assementdays.com - on their page they say that we can ask employers for clarification to identify which verbal/logical reasoning test will be used, and which verbal/logical reasoning skill will be tested I was...
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    Tell us about yourself

    Thank you! I will rework this!

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