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  1. Badawy

    Non Schogger/Stoakes books that I found useful

    Thank you so much - infinitely useful. I think its quite a difficult jump to go from reading the FT to actually analysing it - I'm so used to just skimming articles and picking up 1-2 points. Your analysis is really helpful in making me realise how to actually go about it. I really appreciate it.
  2. Badawy

    Non Schogger/Stoakes books that I found useful

    Just what I was looking for! Finishing up on Stoakes and looking to learn more. I placed an order for all 3. Thank you! Does anyone have any tips for a book that may expand on Schogger's? I find it difficult to place commercial awareness in a legal context as a non-law student.
  3. Badawy

    Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

    Actually really interesting! Will definitely try this. Thank you Jessica.
  4. Badawy

    Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

    @S87 Thank you for the warm welcome! Thanks so much for taking the time to write such an insightful answer, I really appreciate it! I think I definitely agree on the point about trying to get as much in-person exposure as possible. There's only so much I can learn from reading the literature...
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    Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

    Hi Alice! Reading through your answers has been incredibly insightful! The point about spending weeks on an application is something that I am beginning to realise, especially after having gone through first-year scheme applications. As I have my first real application cycle coming up, I...

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