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    Lewis Silkin Application

    Am also interested in advice for this question.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    That’s useful, thanks.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, How would you recommend broaching the subject of a criminal record on an application? I was convicted of dr10 (drink driving essentially) and got a driving ban. It’s a long story but there were mitigating circumstances, hence I ended up with a lower ban than I should’ve received...
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    Career changer - straight to TC?

    Great - thanks for your help.
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    Career changer - straight to TC?

    That’s really useful, thanks! Which section of the application would you suggest I am explicit about that? The section usually reserved for mitigating circumstances etc.? Thanks.
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    Career changer - straight to TC?

    HI all, Have been lurking for a while, great forum. Has been really useful for research. In short I'm a career changer in my early 30s looking to switch to commercial law at a City firm. I have no formal law work experience and my job precludes me from doing Vacation Schemes (can't do other...

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