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    On CVs and Psychometric Tests

    is that for VS or TC? :)
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    the head of graduate recruitment said DLA are rolling at an event I attended in November
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    Commercial Awareness Update- December 2018

    3. The Deliveroo Judgement on Labour Rights of Riders (contributed by Sara Moon) The Story: With the rise of digital platforms and application-based companies, the “gig” economy is flourishing. According to the definition provided by Google, the gig economy is “a labour market characterised by...
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    Commercial Awareness Update- December 2018

    Hi everyone! This is our final commercial update for 2018! Hope you find this update helpful and have a lovely Christmas break J. As always please feel free to ask any questions. 12th December 1. French gilets jaunes protests and environmental reform (contributed by Shu Qin Low) The story...
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    Tell us about a recent business story that has interested you?

    do you guys think you have to link the story you choose to law firms/ a department eg restructuring/competition? Or could you just talk about what you find interesting eg more focused on business implications? Thanks in advance :)
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    Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition

    Yeah I’m still waiting...
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    Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition

    Congratulations everyone! Is anyone else still waiting to hear back?
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    Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition

    yeah probably, I'm not very hopeful to be honest!
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    Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition

    Congratulations!! I haven't heard anything yet, how did they let you know?
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    DLA Piper

    @Benjamin Cull At the London Presentation the head of GR said you could submit a cover letter if you wanted to but its not necessary. @Jaysen (and anyone else) When mentioning insight events at law firms on your cv how specific would you be about what this entailed? eg would you just mention...
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    Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition

    @Jad soubra at the end of mine they said we would probably heard next week sometime! How did you find it? The pressure of answering quickly in front of others definitely got to me :(
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    Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition

    how did it go @George? :)
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    Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition

    Good luck @George hope it goes well!
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    Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition

    @Jai C. and how is your prep going?
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    Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition

    I'm doing mine on 21st in London, when is yours?
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    Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition

    @gricole and @George sorry I missed your Skype call only just seen this! When/where are you guys doing your quarter final test?
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    Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition

    Hi George, That sounds great! :)
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    DLA Piper

    Great thank you - off to redraft my cv!
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    DLA Piper

    Thanks thats really helpful :)

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