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    Capital or no Capital that is the question?

    I am currently inserting the work experience section of an application form. I don't whether my supervisor position needs be in a capital, see extract below: As the sole Paralegal, I review and advise on all commercial contracts received by the business as well as providing legal support to the...
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    Numbers or Words?

    Thank you both!
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    Numbers or Words?

    Currently, I’m redrafting an application and I don’t know whether to stick to numbers or words? I know from past application reviews, comments have been made to amend the number to words. For example, “ instead of 9 offices” amended to “ instead of nine offices”. However, where you have big...
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    What makes you particularly suited to a career at XXX than other applicants?

    What makes you particularly suited to a career at XXXX compared to other applicants? I find this question difficult to answer than those like the normal: ‘Why are you applying to XXXX?’ I know the reasons why I wish to work at XXXX but that’s different to why are you suited to the firm? My...
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    Addleshaw Goddard video interview

    Thanks, Guys, I've not heard back yet. So one can only assume it's a rejection. :(
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    Addleshaw Goddard video interview

    Mara Congrats with the AC. I’m assuming everyone on here, who have heard back and been invited to Video interviews as applied to the London office?
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    Trowers & Hamlins

    James, Thanks for the advice, it’s greatly appreciated. I’ve just finished the drafting this question today in fact, so your advice was super helpful. I will most definitely will PM you, if I have any further questions. Thanks, SJ
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    New Year, New Me?

    2018 - was a very unproductive year for me. I had a number of aspirations, but nothing came to fruition. In fact, things got worse! Hopefully, 2019 will be productive from a professional and personal standpoint. 2019 goals, in no specific order: 1) To get a Training Contract, InshaAllah...
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    Trowers & Hamlins

    Would it be worth comparing their practices areas to the office location? So if I’m applying the Birmingham office, T&H are well known for social housing in Birmingham, thus compare them to specific Birmingham firms ranked by top tier for social housing? That way, I’m tailoring my application...
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    Trowers & Hamlins

    Thanks for the thread and advice Jaysen.
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    Musician applying for vac schemes

    To add to the above post, I don’t see why you cannot apply to any of the top commercial law firms, with your grades and experiences. You would have inevitably picked up a number of transferable skills, i.e speaking in front of an audience, working under pressure, teamwork, commerciality etc In...
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    Trowers & Hamlins

    Hi All, Hope you've had a great festive period. Currently, I am preparing my application to T&H and I have found it very, very difficult to answer/ go about answering, the question below: Who are our main competitors and specifically demonstrate how we differentiate from the firms you...
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    Ask Me Anything: Future Trainee at Reed Smith

    For me the later the better - around 7 pm will be fine. I’m so looking forward to this!
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    Referencing attending open days in 2017 as a reason for applying to firm

    I attended a open day with an national law firm last year. The open day and the people I spoke to was the major factor for me applying. I got on their vac scheme, but unfortunately, I did not get the TC. I’m planning to mention I attended the open day in 2018 and did the vac scheme hence Ive...
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    Ask Me Anything: Future Trainee at Reed Smith

    Yes - please. A live session will be fantastic. Salma & Rachael, thank you for doing this.
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    Book recommendations?

    I suggest ‘The Confessions of an Economic Hitman’ by John Perkins. It’s a real eye opener and covers everything from economics, politics and the power of the coporatocracy. You will never see companies and banks the same way again. Go for it!
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    Law-firm research

    Jaysen - I think I will give PM a call to see if they do Reverse Mentoring. I will post on here what I find out? From my research so far PM are very inclusive so it seems like something they would do.
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    Law-firm research

    Jaysen - you’ve mentioned that Pinsent Masons do reverse mentoring. Do you have any evidence or can refer me to where this was researched. I’ve researched and can’t seem to find out where this is mentioned? It’s a fantastic point to insert in your application if you link it back to PMs core...
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    Want to request a law firm insight?

    The following insights please: Addleshaw Goddard; Trowers & Hamlins; Reed Smith; Gowlings. Thanks
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    Some Food for Thought

    I did any an vacation scheme in the summer. I felt so drained having to ‘artificially promote myself’ for the 2 weeks on a constant basis, to partners, associates and trainees (all the time). You just end up not being yourself and that I think that (in my opinion) affects your performance. I...

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