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  1. Jaysen

    Penningtons Manches Cooper 1

    COVERING LETTER Covering letter - please use this opportunity to tell us about yourself and your reasons for applying to Penningtons Manches (including the relevant location). Dear Ms Vine, I wish to apply to the Penningtons Manches 2019 Vacation Scheme, as advertised on its website. I...
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    Osborne Clarke 4

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 12/30/2019 Stage reached: Training Contract Offer When did you hear back: 7/20/2020 Osborne Clarke Work experience (150 words) Shoosmiths LLP I recently began my position as a paralegal in the Real Estate department. My role involves conducting research and...
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    Osborne Clarke 3

    1. You have been approached by two prospective clients to complete two discrete projects by the same deadline. It is not possible for you and your team to complete both projects due to the complexity of the work and the tight time frame. Please outline four key pieces of information that you...
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    Osborne Clarke 2

    Core Skills Please write your answer here. I would consider the following four key pieces of information: - Each project’s core values and goals - Long-term vs. short-term business opportunity - Client’s business strategy - Our team’s role within the project First, we need to consider the...
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    Norton Rose Fulbright 6

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 11/11/2019 Stage reached: TC offer following the VS When did you hear back: 9/16/2020 In your letter you need to include responses to the following points: - Why do you think you will be a good commercial solicitor? - Why are you applying to Norton Rose...
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    Norton Rose Fulbright 4

    Dear Sir/Madam, Attending the Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) evening at Durham University has motivated me to apply for a training contract with you. I am confident that I would be a suitable fit for the firm. I want to become a solicitor as my inquisitive and analytical mindset would be...
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    Norton Rose Fulbright 5

    Describe your involvement in any extra-curricular activities, including any positions of responsibility held. (150 words – maximum) This section should be used to highlight the activities you participate in as well as your achievements. Please write in complete sentences rather than using...
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    Norton Rose Fulbright 3

    ___________________________________________________________ Cover Letter Please enter your cover letter below, in your letter you need to include why you think you will be a good commercial solicitor and why you are applying to Norton Rose Fulbright. Dear Recruitment Team, I am a law...
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    Norton Rose Fulbright 7

    750 word Cover Letter Dear Graduate Recruitment, As a law finalist at Durham University, I am writing to apply for a 2022 Training Contract at Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF). Following my customer services internship at LBS Group, I was drawn to a career with a client-centric focus. I developed...
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    Norton Rose Fulbright 2

    What issue have you been following in the press and how might this affect our global practice? (200 words max) Norton Rose Fulbright has a large practice in the energy industry. I have been following the energy developments in the Eastern Mediterranean. The quantities of hydrocarbon discoveries...
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    Norton Rose Fulbright 1

    Norton Rose Fulbright Application Questions 4 work experiences – 150 words each. Please give details of any full or part-time employment, both general and legal, you have undertaken or plan to undertake in the near future. Paralegal, Vacation Schemes, Primark, Pathways 2 Law. Other Work...
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    Morgan Lewis 1

    Why have you applied to Morgan Lewis? What do you think are the skills and attributes you possess that distinguish you from other applicants? 250 words I have applied to Morgan Lewis because of their reputation in structured transactions and litigation. My interest in the former stems from my...
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    Mishcon de Reya 2

    Work Experience Work Experience1 Employer: Dominvs Group Position: In-House Paralegal From Date: 12/11/2018 To Date: [ Not Entered ] Nature of Work: I assist in daily operations of both hospitality and residential parts of the business. By negotiating terms with suppliers, drafting...
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    Mishcon de Reya 1

    Our Core Values are the foundation of everything we do. Explain why you think values are important to an organisation. Core values support the vision of a business and shape its culture. In a competitive marketplace, core values give firms an advantage as they develop their own character that...
  16. Mayer Brown 2

    Mayer Brown 2

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 9/15/2020 Stage reached: Vacation Scheme Offer When did you hear back: 11/26/2020
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    Mayer Brown 1

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    Macfarlanes 8

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 1/31/2019 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 2/7/2019 Please provide details of any noteworthy achievements e.g. awards, prizes, positions of responsibility, particular exam marks and your position in your cohort (500 words)...
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    Macfarlanes 7

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 10/19/2017 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 1/2/2018 Macfarlanes LLP ACHIEVEMENTS: Please provide details of any noteworthy achievements e.g. awards, prizes, positions of responsibility, particular exam marks and your...
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    Macfarlanes 6

    Please give details of one area of your course which you found particularly interesting and explain why? 50 words I found transnational commercial law to be particularly interesting as I learnt about the challenges facing corporations that trade globally. It was really impressive to see how...

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