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    Freshfields TC app

    Hi, just a quick question. I've finished writing my PS for Freshfields and it looks decent. However, I have gone a bit over the word limit and I was wondering whether I could refer to the firm in the personal statement as "freshfields" and not mention their full name each time, as it is a waste...
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    Clifford Chance system glitch

    Hi, I think I might have broken the CC website :DD I've started two applications, one for a TC in London which is not yet submitted and one for an intern in Luxembourg (as it doesn't say that applications to different locations are prohibited.) However, now it looks like I've submitted both...
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    Linklaters Winter VS

    Hi everyone, Linklaters have launched a new platform for their applications and when I'm trying to enter my undegraduate modules, there is a search bar to type the name of the module and in theory something should come up. However, nothing pops up there and in fact I cannot enter any module...
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    Slaughter and May 2021 Training Contract

    Hello everyone, Slaughter and May has just opened applications for the 2021 TC, thus I thought it could be useful to create a new thread in order to discuss the application process. First of all, they seem to put emphasis on the CV and the cover letter. In regard to the former, what is the...

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