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Which law firms recruit on a rolling basis? 2018-2019

Alice G

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Makes sense. With that in mind, would you suggest taking a shot at the application? Considering Irwin Mitchell opened the applications in November and the deadline is just three weeks away.
If you have the time, I would always say it is worth a shot. I have applied to firms who are rolling a week before apps close and still got the ACs so you never know unless you try. You have to be in it to win it as they say :D
 
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    If you have the time, I would always say it is worth a shot. I have applied to firms who are rolling a week before apps close and still got the ACs so you never know unless you try. You have to be in it to win it as they say :D
    Totally agree with Alice - you lose absolutely nothing by sending in an application!
     
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