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What counts as work experience?
... for applications, as some of the following advertised themselves as such but I don't feel as if they can be included? -Aspiring Solicitors workshop at Dechert LLP (it was mainly focused on applications, interviews, commercial awareness, Dragons Den type competition etc.) so I am not sure...- Joe Pagett
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Leigh Day
Hi Guys, I was wondering if anyone has applied for Leigh Day before and also how I can answer a 'why a claimant law firm' question. Any tips and recommendations would be very much appreciated! Thanks in advance.- Maab Saifeldin
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Norton Rose Fulbright - Application question
Hi guys, Currently working on the Norton Rose application. I'm wondering what the best way is to approach this question, given the tight word limit. What issue have you been following in the press and how might this affect our global practice? (200 words) I'm not sure of what topic I'd like...- Hamilton
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Rolling Basis Recruitment Realities
I just wanted to find out the likelihood of places filling up on vac schemes at certain firms. Earlier I saw mentioned that Jones Day's Winter vac scheme fills up by mid-October. I've also experienced Shearman & Sterling fill up their training contracts (and therefore stopped recruiting for...- Hazal
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Why this firm?
I have have been having some difficulty pinning down a concrete answer as to why am I attracted to a particular firm. How or rather why are candidates attracted to firms that open new offices? How does that make that firm an attractive place? And secondly, some people say they are attracted...- Jai C.
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Do I need to tailor work experience in my applications?
I have completed a vac scheme and got interviews at some top firms however I have never done more than make my application questions or cover letter very thorough, firm specific and clear. Obviously I have had a host of rejections as well. I was thinking - do law firms want to see how your work...- Legalese
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Cover letter conundrum
Firms like Slaughter May, Jones Day and White Case are amongst the few that an applicant is required to write a cover letter as part of their application. I am just confused - Do I need to introduce myself and say what stage I am at - (I just think all my information will be present in the...- Jai C.
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- application cover letter interview magic circle slaughter may
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