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Browne Jacobson (BJ if you like) have sent their automatic test over today
45 mins to complete the test! Only if they’ve removed the two 500 word written questions!
Honestly unless it is physically mandatory to submit the application with cover letter I wouldn’t write one. If it was mandatory I would simply not bother. This is just my opinion and experience in paralegal app process.
Yeah I'm looking to apply direct. Are the test and VI sent at the same time then - and not separate stages? I know the test sed to be WG - is this still case?
Two down votes to this. I've list as long of my arm of firms that have offered me interview where I have not submitted cover letter. All firms you will have heard of.
I understand Baker McKenzie are rolling basis. Does anyone know if rolling basis actually matters for Baker? as I know for most firms it is mostly irrelevant.
Why is everyone so fixated on London then? It seems to be London or nothing for most people.
I applied regional app previous years - but am thinking of London now purely cos that's where my mates will be.
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