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    LLM - Personal Statement

    Hi! I am currently in the process of applying to LSE and UCL in their LLM programmes. If you don’t mind, do you have any tips regarding the personal statement? What did you include? What was the structure you used? Also, LSE does not have a fixed word limit but they don’t expect statements to be...
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    LLM - Personal Statement

    Hi! I know this is an old thread but I am currently in the process of applying to LSE and UCL in their LLM programmes. If you could share your Personal Statement with me it would be greatly appreciated.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know when Slaughter and May will start accepting applications for the September 2024 TC from law finalists? I was looking at their vacancies and they are currently only accepting applications for the March 2024 TC from law finalists.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I was thinking of using this example in my cover letter to show why I am suitable for a vacation scheme at Travers Smith. If someone has the time, how can I improve my answer? I believe that a commercial mindset as well as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are necessary...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    The question “tell me about yourself” confuses me. I don’t want to mention why law/why commercial law because it will probably come up later in the interview but I can’t mention anything personal. So what I am supposed to discuss?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    For the Travers Smith application these are the questions: Please copy and paste your cover letter into the space provided below (there is no word limit). Is it necessary to include my address and the firm's address in the cover letter? If I was going to upload a separate file I would include...

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