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    Is it possible to get a TC with a low Trusts grade?

    Recently got rejected after the online application phase for a vacation scheme after reaching the assessment centre last application cycle for the same firm. I've asked for some feedback, but since the application was largely the same, I can only think of two reasons: 1) More applicants for...
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    Best Free Business/Commercial Law App

    Best Free Business/Commercial Law App Had Bloomberg navigating the free articles was a bit annoying. Any completely free apps out there that give a good balance of news for aspiring commercial solicitors? Thanks in advance and apologies if something similar has been posted before, couldn't see it.
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    Commercial Awareness Interview Question

    Was a bit stumped when I was asked this at interview a little while back, the question went along the lines of: 'Could you give us an example of where you used commercial awareness in a professional situation' So having thought about it, my thoughts are as follows, but I am still not sure how...
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    What counts as work experience?

    ... for applications, as some of the following advertised themselves as such but I don't feel as if they can be included? -Aspiring Solicitors workshop at Dechert LLP (it was mainly focused on applications, interviews, commercial awareness, Dragons Den type competition etc.) so I am not sure...
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    Vac Scheme with no work experience?

    Hi guys, In the midst of sending off more vac scheme applications as a second year law student. I am just wondering what the realistic possibility of me landing one is considering I have only got a 3 day regional firm administrative work experience stint a couple of years ago and a couple of...

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