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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Did anyone find out their Watson Glaser Test result after completing that part of the assessment? I did not - will we find it out?
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    Region-specific Interview Prep?

    I agree, thanks that is helpful :)
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    Region-specific Interview Prep?

    I have an interview at CMS's Bristol office coming up. For the previous application stages I just wrote about why CMS as a firm generally appeals to me, but in the interview should I be making my answers specific to the work that the Bristol office does? For example, I get the impression that...
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    CMS Video Interview

    Hi Harvey, I recently did a CMS video interview for the CMS First Steps programme (for first years). These were the questions I remember they asked me (not exact wording just something along these lines) 1) Something general about what would you do when confronted with a difficulty in your...
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    Question on firm's alignment with training contract aspirations

    @Helena That gives me a much better idea of how to approach it, thank you very much :)
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    Question on firm's alignment with training contract aspirations

    Hi all, For a first year scheme I am applying for at BCLP, the only question the application form asks is "How does does BCLP align with your training contract aspirations?" (250 words) Whilst this is clearly mainly a question about your research into the firm, is it also space where I should...

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