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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    still in the process of writing it actually! This is something I’m struggling with - I’m writing that it was enjoyable because we all learnt something new in terms of processes/different jurisdictions etc as well as getting to know each other as a team etc. It still does feel a bit waffly on my...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi, to anyone who got to the next stage of hogan Lovells - how did you go about answering the question about an enjoyable experience where you worked with people from different backgrounds/cultures/personalities? Mine was using an example during a “high stress” time where we all worked together...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, Just a quick question about the extra-curricular section of the application form. For context, I graduated from university just over two years ago. My approach is typically to touch on the voluntary work I did throughout university and then discuss how I've continued this into...
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    Hogan Lovells question

    Hi everyone, I’d just wondered how people approached the question about describing a time where you enjoyed working with people from different cultures, backgrounds and/or personalities etc.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I’m expecting to hear end of this week - so just over a week but I know of others who had a longer wait! (
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I really relate this! I left one feeling very positive, aware of a few things that I’d like to change if I did it again. Hours later..days later... pulling apart of everything in my head hahaha
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    ah thanks! I’m expecting to hear end of this week - fingers crossed...!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I’m waiting on an outcome from A&O and am feeling restless (and overthinking as always)! Do grad recruitment typically send out rejections before offers etc. Are these done by email or by phone call?
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    Allen & Overy app - 2018/19

    Did anyone get an email from grad recruitment to fill out a survey after attending the assessment day?
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    Allen & Overy app - 2018/19

    Hi everyone, I’ve had my AC and just waiting on the outcome now :) I suppose it’s not too important as I’ll find out one way or another but how do they relay the results? Call if successful, email if unsuccessful?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica. With regard to case studies in assessment centres, would you be able to give any tips (if any) on how you'd recommend preparing? I know its hard to prepare for these exercises but would like to do the most that I can before my AC. Also, from previous feedback, I understand that...
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    Pinsent Masons Application 2019/20

    How much did everyone end up writing in their app (in terms of meeting the word limit of 4000 characters/650 words approx.)? I'm putting a draft together and its roughly 350 words per question (this is below the limit but I can't seem to reach the limit without it coming across as "waffling".
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    Allen & Overy app - 2018/19

    Hi Judy, I got the email v shortly after completing the test!

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