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  1. Camilla Gionso

    Extra-Curriculars

    I was thinking, have you checked out any legal clinics in your area? I know they offer maybe weekend positions or just a couple of hours per week (it's all volunteer work).
  2. Camilla Gionso

    Commercial awareness or interview books?

    I was wondering if any of you had read useful books on commercial awareness, interview answers and techniques, or just generally about careers in the city? I find it hard to pick good ones just looking online.
  3. Camilla Gionso

    'Tell us about a topic you know' question

    Thank you @Harvey very very useful! And thanks so much @Hazal too :)
  4. Camilla Gionso

    'Tell us about a topic you know' question

    hi all, it is the second time I come across this type of question in an application, so I was wondering which is the best way to approach it? can I talk about literally anything? would be good to see what some of you has answered if you have had it before! thank you!
  5. Camilla Gionso

    White & Case open days application section

    Hi :) I am completing White & Case vacation scheme application, but I am a bit stuck with the section on 'career events', which basically asks to provide details of any open days, workshops or presentations I have attended. As I have attended only one open day so far, I wasn't so sure if...
  6. Camilla Gionso

    Work experience application section

    It does, thank you!
  7. Camilla Gionso

    Work experience application section

    Ok! Sorry for the many questions: so it's better to do it in prose rather than bullet points/ being very concise on what my tasks consisted of?
  8. Camilla Gionso

    Work experience application section

    Hi! I wanted to ask how do you normally approach the work experience section in an application form. Do I just need to describe what my tasks consisted of during my placement? Or can I also add what I have learned/ why this experience has reinforced my interest for commercial law, so treat it...
  9. Camilla Gionso

    Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)

    Hi everyone! My name is Camilla and I am a history and politics student at UCL. I have already undertaken some informal legal work experience, but this year I am willing to learn as much as I can about the various application processes and how to ensure vacation schemes, hence why I have just...

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