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    Video interviews - tips and tricks

    My 2 cents on this: 1) Prepare well but not be obsessed. Typical questions are: why law (which is why commercial law) why this firm?, what are your skills (star method), why do you want to take part in this open day? Also, there might be strange questions like if you had a superpower..:) 2)...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    It is not percentage..it is percentile
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    You need to show your ability to evaluate your tasks and multitask multiple deadlines. In the workplace you will be requested to carry out many tasks at the same time. Check your deadlines, check what has priority, is there an imminent hearing, is there an imminent signing or disclosure? Can you...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    1) I woud contact BPP university, the head of the course is very active on Linkedin. You could ask him to give you his bpp email and start from there. 2) Many firms have introduced virtual internships, check Insidesherpa and there are free courses on Coursera which will good look on your cv and app.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi guys, did anyone pass pinsent’s app stage? Could you give me some advice?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you, I am going to write my role as a litigation paralegal specifically my tasks and what I have learnt.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Are you applying to H&L? @Alice G so would you focus on quality rather than quantity? Would you mention skills acquired as a paralegal? @Jessica Booker what do you think?] I have just finished to amend my answer to this question :)
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    Upcoming 2022 TCs [Success]

    Guys, This is the link to know the deadline for direct 2022 tc apps https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/law-firms/training-contract-deadlines
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    Upcoming 2022 TCs [Success]

    I mean guys you should really know which firms hire only through vs and those who also offer direct tc app. I understand why firms hire mostly through vs..they invest a lot of money on us so they need to be sure
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    Upcoming 2022 TCs [Success]

    Just simply check their websites. It is the first thing you should consider when applying for a tc
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    Upcoming 2022 TCs [Success]

    Travers is also accepting direct tc app but reading TCLA forums they seem to have far too many candidates lined up. Make your time worth and be strategic!!
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    Upcoming 2022 TCs [Success]

    The lawyer, their graduate website and personal experience. It is easy to check
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    Upcoming 2022 TCs [Success]

    Travers Smith LLP Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy:closed Baker McKenzie LLP: only graduates Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner: They having some management issues and would consider this aspect Latham & Watkins: do not bother mostly VS Trowers & Hamlins LLP: direct TC app Burges Salmon LLP: they accept...
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    Inspiration!

    Sorry guys, I have Covid-19 symptoms but today I am starting to slowly recover. I am not out of the woods yet..but I want to be positive!! Yesterday I managed to do some yoga and slept a bit better. I have now 3 applications which need to be reviewed in detail and sent. I have received a...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    So, I like your strategy but take into account two elements. 1) most of the jobs advertised require the LPC which makes sense. So in order to overcome this hurdle, I would consider taking part in various projects with companies like Epiq Global, KLDiscovery. These are companies to whom law...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I did receive it but went into my spam folder. Thanks for informing us
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Last week..
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Guys, Those who applied to Dentons, how long after did you receive the WG test?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey can I ask you when did you apply?
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    Inspiration!

    It is just to say that we need to keep going and fighting!! I do not know the financial impact of Covid19 but we need to work on ourselves and achieve our dreams.

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