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    Tell us about yourself

    ahh ok, is there a certain point in that list that I could do without? Thanks!
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    Tell us about yourself

    Thanks Jessica! Would this structure be suitable: 1. Snapshots of my work history up to now [the company/my role/responsibilities] - I have about 4, 3 paralegal roles and 1 retail position (is that ok?) 2. for those 'snapshots' state an achievement of mine from each 3. Tell them what I know...
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    Tell us about yourself

    Hi All! I am trying to prep for the Simmons & Simmons VI and I was wondering if anyone could give some insight as to how to answer/structure my answer to the question on "tell us about yourself"? Thanks!!!
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    Simmons & Simmons video interview

    Hi Thanks for providing the (possible) questions! I was wondering if anyone could give some night as to how to answer/structure your answer to the question on "tell us about yourself"? Thanks!!!
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    Simmons and Simmons Assessment Centre

    Hi Josie, Congrats on your first AC! Best of luck! I am in the same situation now, I have been invited to do the online test and VI (this is my first ever one!). Please could you advise/give some tips on what I should expect/prepare for? Thanks!
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    Simmons & Simmons video interview

    Hi Congrats on being successful! Please could you give more insight as to how the video interview is/online test? Also what would you recommend to prepare for this assessment/interview? Thanks! Saqibah
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    Simmons & Simmons

    Hi All, I have received my first ever interview/online test invite for a vac scheme. Woo! I would really appreciate it if anyone could give me tips/advice on how to succeed at this stage. The ability tests consist of one verbal reasoning test and one logical reasoning test and then there is...
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    Holman Fenwick Willian

    Thanks for this! Will defo reach out soon :)
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    Work experience

    Hi All! I am currently amending my work experience section and the word count/limit is 250. Most of my experiences are about 150words or under. I have tried to stay concise etc....would you advise that I add more words to reach the 250 word count? Or does it not really matter for the work...
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    Holman Fenwick Willian

    oh right, and I wouldn't be "penalised" for not reaching the word count/have 100 words less?
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    Holman Fenwick Willian

    Thanks Jessica! I think it's just that where most firms have a 250 word limit...I'm a bit concerned how to reach this 350 limit without waffling?!
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    Holman Fenwick Willian

    Hi All I'm really stuck on how to answer 'why this firm' Q....was hoping for some inspiration! Theres quite a big word count of 350 words, so don't want to end up just waffling. Thanks :)
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    Simmons SJT

    Hi, Has anyone done the Simmons SJT? Is there any way I can prep before/ any insight how it is? Thanks!
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    SJT advice??

    Thanks Jessica! This is really great advice :)
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    'Why commercial law?'

    should you also talk about the firm in a "why have you chose a career in commercial law" question? Or just discuss your experiences etc?
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    Reed Smith "what current issues do you think have an impact on the legal profession? how and why"

    I was wondering if I could discuss the 2019 general election and debate surrounding stability to the political landscape of the country.....The hope of greater stability to financial markets and investment.] But I'm not sure how to structure this into a strong answer? Help!!

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