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Recent content by Rahma

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    Government Legal Department Trainee Scheme AC

    Hi All I know this thread is really old but does anyone who was successful in securing a role with the GLD have any experience of working in their commercial law team? I am applying as a NQ and have been advised that I will be expected to complete a written exercise. I am guessing this will be...
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    Advice for interviews with two regional firms

    Hello I have applied to two regional firms - Tollers and Woodfines. I have secured an assessment centre with both. Does anyone have any experience with these two firms and can you shed any light on their assessments please. Thanks in advance
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    How to bring Lawtech into the conversation

    Hello I’m preparing for an interview and wanted some advice on how you would bring this topic up into your discussion in an interview, if not specifically asked about the future of legal services for example. The application forms often will include a question which allows you to discuss...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi I am in the same boat. I heard back from one firm yesterday with whom I was unsuccessful. I am therefore having to go back to the drawing board and will be submitting a couple more last minute applications this summer. One is due at end of July and the second is due by the end of August. I...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hello I’m looking for some advice re assessment centres and specifically how much weighting is placed on each assessment. I completed my first AC last week and whilst I thought the group exercise and interview went well, I know I have messed up my written assessment. I am absolutely gutted...

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