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    Distinguishing experiences in TC Personal Statement to those listed as'Work Experience'

    Hi I asked a similar question on here. My advice would be to focus on the skills you have picked up from your work experience/extra curricular for the personal statement part. For the Work experience section outline your role and what you achieved.There may be some overlap in what you have...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hi Madison, I know this was a while ago-but did Katten aknowledge they received your application after you had applied and how long did they take to get back to you ? Well done om thre interview
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    Cover Letter

    Many thanks this was very helpful!
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    Cover Letter

    Hi everyone, I have another more generic question. If I am going to talk about applying to a firm because of their reputation, how do I write it so I'm not just telling them all about themselves, but specifically why I want to work there?
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    Cover Letter

    Thanks Jaysen
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    Cover Letter

    Hello Everyone, I was just wondering for the "Why you should chose me" section of a cover letter, how detailed to I need to be? At the moment I have listed skills that I posses that the firm has stated they are looking for on their website. I have then stated how I have demonstrated these...
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    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Application Questions

    Thank you so much Nat, I was just wondering was the AC for the vat scheme or TC- I better get a move on with my application haha :D
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    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Application Questions

    Hi everyone, I have been thinking about question 2. I was wondering whether BCLP want you to focus on what they could be doing or does the question want you to mention what they are already doing when talking to clients and pitching for work? My understanding was that they want you to give them...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hi congrats on your success! I was just wondering was this for a vac scheme or tc?
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    Feedback on Applications

    Thank you AJ- Do you think even if they send out a general email stating feedback will not be provided, its worth talking to a member of HR about your application or emailing them?
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    Feedback on Applications

    Hi everyone, Im not sure in which thread to post this so feel free to move it if it doesn't belong here. I was just wondering which firms offer feedback on unsuccessful TC applications? This could be feedback on the application itself as well as on a critical thinking test. Im not expecting a...
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    Watson Glaser Pass Mark

    Wow thank you so much! I wish I had looked at this sooner. Currently I have been using Job test Prep and Assessment Day but I didnt think to look at the Bar's examples! Hopefully the next time I do the test Ill get an even higher score !
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    Topics in the Watson Glaser Test

    Hi everyone, I was just wondering if "Drawing conclusions" refers to making correct inferences as well as deductions for the purposes of the Pearson Talentlens Watson Glaser test? Many thanks
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    Which film character would you be and why?

    Hmm thats a difficult question- I did some quick research and the general advice is not to pick a villain or "bad guy/girl" but also to try and steer away from cliches. So try to think outside the box if you can. Also make sure the film is well known enough so that the character is relatable...
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    Firm app questions

    Thank you so much Mimi-I managed to find examples for the three skills using your advice :D
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    Firm app questions

    Hi everyone. After conducting some research on a law firm that I am applying to, I found that they require the following qualities in applicants: Independent Exercise my own judgement. Ambitious but also promotes the success of the team as a whole. For each of these skills I would love to give...
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    Firm app questions

    Thank you Jaysen !
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    Firm app questions

    Hi everyone, I am applying to a law firm for a Training contract which asks the following two separate questions: 1. Please provide your personal statement in the space below. Please outline why have you chosen to become a commercial solicitor and what relevant skills and experience you...
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