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lawnoodle reacted to Jessica Booker's post in the thread 2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion with
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How they are taken into consideration will vary by firm. Some still want a prestigious university, but the vast majority have realised... -
lawnoodle reacted to Nadine_Alleear's post in the thread 2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion with Like.
I wasn’t implying anything either just stating how I feel as someone who was not very privileged. Not everyone’s journey is smooth and...
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lawnoodle reacted to LS12's post in the thread 2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion with
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i don’t think the poster was suggesting they should I think they were saying there are so many variables, it’s hard for candidates who... -
lawnoodle replied to the thread 2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion.I don't agree that they should be, but I think it's a sad reality that for *some* firms...they definitely are 😒. There are definitely...
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lawnoodle reacted to Nadine_Alleear's post in the thread 2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion with Like.
I don’t agree that candidates should be judged based on which uni they attend. I am a First Class law student and also a barrister in...
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lawnoodle reacted to LawGrad2019's post in the thread 2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion with
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Haha! I'd probably say that most people who thrive in private client enjoyed Trusts at undergrad/GDL, but I could be wrong about that... -
lawnoodle reacted to Melissa2196's post in the thread 2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion with Sad.
I work in the family court and I don't think I could work in family. Just having to listen to children give evidence or hear the...
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lawnoodle reacted to Daniel Boden's post in the thread 2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion with Agree.
This is why I could never do family law tbh, I'd really struggle to avoid bringing the work home with me as I can imagine some of those...
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lawnoodle reacted to LawGrad2019's post in the thread 2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion with Agree.
Thank you :) Ahh that must have been such a great insight! I can definitely relate - I worked as a secretary in Wills & Probate and...
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lawnoodle replied to the thread 2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion.I second that. It was extremely emotionally draining some days. I would have meetings or calls that lasted like 3-4 hours - because of...
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lawnoodle reacted to Matt_96's post in the thread 2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion with Agree.
I don't know what OP finds interesting about it, but I've always liked the human element of it as I have volunteered in a law clinic for...
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lawnoodle reacted to LawGrad2019's post in the thread 2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion with Agree.
Thank you so much! So there's 'private client' in the technical sense - meaning mainly tax and wealth planning, and then there is...
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lawnoodle replied to the thread 2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion.Massive congratulations! Although I can't say it's an area of law I want to practice in, I agree with lots of things you've said. I...
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lawnoodle reacted to l0133's post in the thread 2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion with Winner.
Reed smith interview - would be really grateful if any has any general advice/tips for the process! 😊
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lawnoodle reacted to HopefulApplicant's post in the thread 2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion with Like.
Reed Smith interview invite!