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Referencing Sources in Applications
If I'm referencing a source in an application, would it be fine to place that source in brackets? For instance, "the firm works with more than 200 law firms across 100 countries annually (Law Careers Net)". Or is it better to just write it out, "I read on Law Careers Net..." Or alternatively...- laby201
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Taylor Wessing Application
In the process of doing Taylor Wessing's VS application and I am completely lost at the following question: "What motivates you for a career in Law at Taylor Wessing and what key skills would you bring?" It's standard enough and know what I would put but they've only given 1000 characters or...- laby201
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Work Experience Section Word Count
I'm currently in the process of filling in the work experience section for a firm, and they give a 250 max word limit for each one. I have 9 experiences. Most of them are around the 120-150 word count, while others are in the 75-100 range. Will firms look negatively on not using up as much of...- laby201
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Work Experience Section Query
Hey there, Currently in the process of filling out the work experience section for a VS application and wanted to clarify the scope of “work experience”. Other than of course paid employment and voluntary work, what else would I include here? I’ve been a part of my university’s pro bono clinic...- laby201
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Becoming more and more worried about commercial awareness
Hi all! As a background, I'm about to begin my third cycle to try and secure a VS. I generally do fine in the written application stages but fall short after that, which I think is predominately down to my commercial awareness. I've started to read the news frequently, am trying to wrap my...- laby201
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Being a Paralegal and Vacation Schemes
Hi! I have recently graduated and have managed to secure a position as a paralegal in a decently sized international firm in my hometown. I know I'm very fortunate to secure a paralegal job so soon after graduating, but I am also not sure I want to practice at this firm long-term and am still...- laby201
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