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    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Interviews! *Monday Article Series*

    Hey! Thanks for this very helpful article! I'm not sure this is the right thread to ask this but thought I would give it a shot. If a firm asks me during an interview how do they operate as a business within the legal market, how should I approach the question? I feel it's very broad and I could...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone been invited to an AC with Stephenson Harwood? I still haven't heard back after completing the written case study in July.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica! I've been invited to a first stage interview with graduate recruitment and they asked me to send them a headshot/photo of myself for "reviewing purposes". I thought this was weird since it had never happened to me before. Do you know why they would need a picture of me at this stage...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey everyone! I was wondering if it's normal for a firm to give out TCs offers to VS participants before they get back to direct TC applicants? I completed a written case study for a firm last Friday and still have not heard back from them. I know their summer VS is happening right now so I'm...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    My status is also "finished". I would try not to read too much into this though. I'm sure you have given your best and that we will hear back soon!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    It hasn't elapsed. The deadline is today by midnight. The GMT+1:00 on the e-mail is referring to the time zone.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    It does! The email says the invitation will expire on the 28th.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Macfarlanes, HL and BCLP are rolling! W&C is not according to their graduate brochure (:
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica! I am in the process of completing the Baker McKenzie training contract application and on the work experience section there's a space where they tell us to "list other work experience or career events you have attended (this can include open days)". I am wondering if it's okay to add...
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    Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

    Thank you, @Jaysen and @Alice G !! I'm no longer at uni but will definitely give toastmasters a go and apply these other tips!
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    Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

    Hi Alice! Would you mind sharing which steps you took to improve your presentation skills? I feel like I could improve this and would appreciate any tips and recommendations.

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