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Recent content by MrGGx

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    Application error?

    Thanks for the reply. Do you think it’d be grounds for failing attention to detail wise?
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    Application error?

    Is writing pro-bono instead of pro bono on an application a big / noticeable mistake? Thanks
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    Freshfields name on CV

    Hello, Is it ok to just have ‘Freshfields’ on CV etc instead of the full FBD? Thanks
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    S&M Conversion Rate?

    Thanks for the advice! When you did yours how did the final case study and interview work? Was it directly after the scheme or effectively similar to fast tracking?
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    S&M Conversion Rate?

    Thanks, that's really good advice. I will certainly take what you have said on board for the scheme!
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    S&M Conversion Rate?

    Thanks. I really appreciate your reply, it helps a lot!
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    S&M Conversion Rate?

    Hey, thanks for your reply I’ll be a vac schemer. I was just roughly wondering what the situation is like at Slaughter and May. I’m a non-law so will be in my final year next year, and was just thinking ahead to the next cycle!
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    S&M Conversion Rate?

    Hello, I was just wondering whether anybody has any idea of the conversion rate for summer internships at Slaughter and May? Thanks!
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    Ask a Future Magic Circle (Allen & Overy) Trainee Anything!

    Could you elaborate on technical ability please? I find it difficult to know what is expected technically as a non-law student.
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    Ask a Future Magic Circle (Allen & Overy) Trainee Anything!

    Thanks for all of your helpful comments!
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    Ask a Future Magic Circle (Allen & Overy) Trainee Anything!

    Thanks, this is really useful - I appreciate it. When it comes to leveraging experiences etc, would you say the focus should be on the skills you got from it, or the specific interests it fosterered? (I do appreciate that there can/probably should be an element of both, of course! I am just...
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    Ask a Future Magic Circle (Allen & Overy) Trainee Anything!

    Hello, Thanks for this I was just wondering if you'd have any key tips for non-law graduates when it comes to marketing yourself/standing out in cover letters and personal statements? I have a few unique non-law experiences but I'm not sure whether it should be more focused on relevant...
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    What TC applications are still open?

    As a second year non-law too, my experience is that you cannot apply for most TCs at the moment. I think that you generally apply in your final year. Some firms do allow non-law penultimates onto their vacation schemes, which of course you could try to convert. Other people might be able to tell...
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    Capitalisation in applications

    Hello, When writing cover letters etc should the practice names be capitalised? For example: "I am particularly interested in X's M&A, Banking and Litigation practices" I know that you would for IP and M&A, but not sure about the others. Thanks, MrCG
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    Best route for a non-law

    Ah ok, thanks. So if I apply to a firm that says non-law should apply in 3rd/final year via it’s VS and I converted that to a TC in spring/summer of my final year, when do you start the GDL? Can it be arranged to start in the coming September at that short notice (given I’d have graduated and...
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