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Freshfields Personal statement
I'm skeptical about the worth of that. I think most firms require you to do a dispute resolution seat. Even firms that are Corp / Fin focused. This is generally because of regulation. I'm doubly skeptical you really know what you want to do (I mean that in the nicest way possible), since...- Romiras
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Freshfields Personal statement
The personal statement is similar to a Cover Letter. The really difference is that you don't have to adhere to all the formalities of a cover letter (like the kind you'd see with Slaughter and May). Furthermore, you get a lot more words, often being able to write up to a page and a half. The...- Romiras
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Slaughter and May 2021 Training Contract
I think, as with many other 'top' city firms, there is a lower representation of Non-RG Universities. However, I recall meeting a trainee from Hull University. I don't think any firm has a blanket policy to preclude certain backgrounds, or otherwise. Although, Slaughter and May (at least in the...- Romiras
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Leveraging Another Law Firm
It's possible. It all comes down to whether you're able to come across (ideally over the phone) as genuine, and not heavy handed or calculated. The best thing you could do is to communicate that your current Brand Ambassador offer has a time frame in which you must accept, and therefore you...- Romiras
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Slaughter and May 2021 Training Contract
I include it because it's part of a normal CV format and because it's easier to cite academic awards (and feels more like its natural placement) in that section.- Romiras
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Slaughter and May 2021 Training Contract
The CV should be concise. You do not need an introduction paragraph (or any type of prose to introduce yourself, anywhere). Your CV should generally have these headings: Education-Legal Work Experience-Non Legal Work Experience-Extracurricular Activities. You can have a 2 page CV. Unless you...- Romiras
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