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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you for your response to my post and anyone else that did too. I graduated in 2016 and have been a paralegal ever since outside of London so i have the experience but i wanted to have a backup plan in case i couldn't secure another paralegal role in the city! I asked between that pay range...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Does anyone have any interesting job areas outside of law that they are working in in London? Will be looking for a decently paid job (£30k-£40k) soon that isn't paralegalling (too competitive). Thanks for the help in advance :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Announcements made that law firms are now putting their employees on furlough leave. My friend at Shoosmiths just told me they are asking for volunteers! I wonder if they will pay for the 20% shortfalls...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    If we are hit by a recession, do you think paralegals/legal assistants will be the first to be let go? How did law firms respond in 2008?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    AG VS rejection post AC :(
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Nope not yet, but i feel like the rejection is coming haha!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    BLS, what about you? It is indeed!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Literally nothing from them!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Would love to know what firm this was if you feel comfortable saying?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Congrats on the AC invite woohoo! When did you hear back?? and is this for the London office?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Same but i'm thinking it was because their AC for London is literally tomorrow. And i'm not sure if they are hosting any more....
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Is this for the London office guys? Haven't even been progressed past the application stage yet!!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    How did you go about answering the "what skills are necessary to be a successful commercial lawyer" ? Your answer will ultimately be time restricted to 1 minute or so, so would you explain each skill and give examples where you have demonstrated/developed those skills? I always get confused as...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Is anyone struggling to put in their answers on the Addleshaw Goddard app? It says 300 words max but is only letting me put in 260 words??? help needed please! (why can't every firm just use the "applyforlaw" app???)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Pls teach us the ways wise one.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Ooo i just received the SST test for Reed Smith! You’ll probably hear back soon too :)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Has anyone heard from Reed Smith yet for the TC app?
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    STAR method

    That seems like a better approach! I shall try this out, thank you John. :)
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    STAR method

    Hi guys, What's everyone's approach to answering face-to-face interview questions? I know the STAR method is encouraged but I find it too artificial especially when the interview is treated as conversation-like. Thanks!
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    UCAS points

    Now i'm confused even further... I'll email one of the law firms and ask them.

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