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    Kennedys SQE application

    Post-SST
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    Kennedys SQE application

    I have no idea, it was for the London TC 😅 not sure if I should clarify with the grad recruitment team about this!
  3. TheArch

    Kennedys SQE application

    PFO received…
  4. TheArch

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard from Kennedys post-SST? The wait is killing me.
  5. TheArch

    Kennedys SQE application

    Oh God, let the waiting nightmare commence….
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    Kennedys SQE application

    Hi all! Completed my SST test over the weekend (definitely took me more than 1,5 hours!). Received my feedback report, thought some of you may find my results handy: Strengths: Support, Team Mentality, Flex Weakness: Initiative Not sure what to make of this, but kinda amazed my weakness...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    SST invite from Kennedys! Not sure how to approach it - anyone got any advice/tips? I'm assuming I'll need to know the firm's core values inside-out and apply them to each answer? Thanks in advance! :)
  8. TheArch

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all, Has anyone heard from Kennedys? Applied for direct Training Contract. Thank you! :)
  9. TheArch

    Non-Law job after paralegal role and LPC resits question

    Thank you for your reply, Jessica. I guess I will have to try and explain why I had to resit. I may change careers, however. I guess we shall see :)
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    Non-Law job after paralegal role and LPC resits question

    Hi all! I am again posting after several months of hibernation (exams, yay!). Hope you're all well! I have a slightly long story but will try and keep it nice and short for convenience :) I have a 2.1 Degree from City, University of London and have no resits in the degree. However, I have had...

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