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  1. James Kitching

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

    Did you have solid answers to the questions?
  2. James Kitching

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

    How many firms did you apply to? And is there a specific theme amongst those you chose, like a strong specific sector presence etc? Just curious :)
  3. James Kitching

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

    "Eligible candidates will need to be in the first year (or second year of a four-year course) of a law degree, or the second year of a non-law degree” What about 3rd year of a 4 year non-law course, would that count?! Someone help! :) :)
  4. James Kitching

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

    I’ve just read this, and am wondering if someone can clarify it for me: "with magic circle-style backstabbing notably absent among the trainees” Is that saying very few trainees ditch the firm post-qualification for an NQ role at a MC place? Much love as always :)
  5. James Kitching

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

    Ooh look what’s arrived, how2become Critical Thinking Tests book! I had to join the crew, I hope it’s good :)
  6. James Kitching

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

    Anyone heard back from Bristows regarding vac scheme?
  7. James Kitching

    MSci Biochemist pursuing commercial law.

    MSci Biochemist pursuing commercial law.
  8. James Kitching

    STEM Applicants - Patent Attorney vs Solicitor.

    Massive shot in the dark here; are there any scientists on this forum who are also considering being a Patent Attorney and are torn between pursuing litigation or patents? I personally do not know which one I prefer, and would love to hear from someone in a similar position.
  9. James Kitching

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

    Thank you for the insight, could you suggest some places to go to learn the fundamentals? Any sites/videos you used in particular? I refuse to let ACs go badly if all it takes is a couple weeks work!
  10. James Kitching

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

    I feel exactly the same, I’m a penultimate year biochemist and managed to get an AC with HSF, was really passionate about working for a prestigious firm with a strong pharmaceutical IP team, got rejected because I wasn’t as strong on clauses and economical impacts of the contract. Beyond gutted...
  11. James Kitching

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

    Have Travers accidentally deleted everyones applications or something? :D
  12. James Kitching

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

    Anyone know of any other firms that are still taking penultimate year non law applications? Much love :)
  13. James Kitching

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

    give us a shout when you hear back, taking their time aren’t they
  14. James Kitching

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

    The wait for Travers Smith is haunting me...plus I’ve got a HSF AC tomorrow and I’m stressing out my mind (I’m non law)

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