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    Hey guys! Please could someone help me with this question- Please outline the reasons why you wish to pursue a career in commercial law at Osborne Clarke. Within your answer you should also include details of how you have developed your skills through your hobbies and interests. (500 words...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hey @Jessica Booker, Please could you help me with this Osborne Clarke question? Please outline the reasons why you wish to pursue a career in commercial law at Osborne Clarke. Within your answer you should also include details of how you have developed your skills through your hobbies and...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone applying to Osborne Clarke? I’m struggling with this question- Please outline the reasons why you wish to pursue a career in commercial law at Osborne Clarke. Within your answer you should also include details of how you have developed your skills through your hobbies and interests. (500...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hey @Jacob Miller For the Travers Smith Vacation Scheme applicants have to submit a cover letter. I have read that cover letters should be one-page long, but as there are no questions in the application about Why Commercial Law or Why Travers (which in other applications are usually expected to...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker For the Travers Smith Vacation Scheme applicants have to submit a cover letter. I have read that cover letters should be one-page long, but as there are no questions in the application about Why Commercial Law or Why Travers (which in other applications are usually expected...
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    Help with our A-Z of Bookmarks and TCLA content

    I had a question concerning the law profiles under the premium subscription- do TCLA intend to add any additional firm profiles to the one that are listed (I’ve noticed that there isn’t one for Bird & Bird and Pinsent Masons). thanks!
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    New to The Corporate Law Academy? Start Here

    Hey Jaysen, great introductory post! I had a question concerning the law profiles under the premium subscription- do TCLA intend to add any additional firm profiles to the one that are listed (I’ve noticed that there isn’t one for Bird & Bird and Pinsent Masons). Thanks!

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