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    Magic Circle Trainee after PhD

    Hello, I am considering undertaking a PhD in Law and then to pursue a position as a trainee solicitor at a Magic Circle law firm. I have seen quite a few people on LinkedIn who after doing a PhD have gone onto become trainee solicitors at Clifford Chance, Allen & Overy etc. Does anybody know...
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    Too late to apply for magic circle / vac schemes

    Hello, I am 25 years old. I graduated top of my class (LL.B.) from a low-ranking UK institution from 2016-2019 I then attended a Russell Group university for my first LL.M. and graduated with a Distinction 2019-2020. After, mainly due to COVID-19 restrictions I decided to take a further...

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