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Hi everyone,
I’ll make a private conversation on here tonight where I will give my number to contact. I will then start a group on WhatsApp. Does that sound good with everyone?
If you would like to join, please like this message so I can add you!
And @Jaysen you're more than welcome to join...
I’ve just seen your edit! I agree, there’s dozens of ‘test’ applications available which I don’t think I should be seeing. I think I will email recruitment just to check.
Thank you for your help as always Jessica!
Interesting. I would have thought because the main bulk of people applying are students they wouldn’t ask.
What about the other question? I usually wouldn’t say ‘apprenticeship’ is synonymous with training contract, though I suppose it could be.
There’s also not anywhere else on the...
Welcome! It’s great to have you on board.
I usually take the word count as an indication of how much detail they are looking for. I would then look to get as close to it as possible, without waffling or just writing for the sake of it.
I am also applying to Pinsent Masons. I have just had a...
Hi!
Not sure if this is the right place for this cycle but does anyone know if Pinsent Masons recruit on a rolling basis? I can see in the first post that you were unsure Jaysen but not sure if this has changed.
Their new website says both of these things:
"After the deadline, we'll review...
Where should I put it as I haven’t actually gained anything from it yet? Perhaps under the additional information question?
Maybe I’ll just leave it out for now.
Hi everyone,
I know this has been asked before but unfortunately, I couldn't find where and I can't remember what was said exactly!
Should you put upcoming events you are attending on your work experience form?
After applying, I have been invited to attend the LawCareersNetLIVE event in...
If you applied to some of the same firms, what would you say was different in your approach to these firms? I.e in your research, face to face meetings with them etc?
Thank you for this! I’ve just bought Christopher Stoakes book on the city. Have you read this and if so is it equally useful for financial terms? I haven’t had chance to look over it.
Would be great to hear more about your story on this page: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/training-contract-success-stories.1404/page-2
I know I could do with the motivation as I enter my second cycle!
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