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    Mishcon de Reya application

    I'm currently writing my application form for the Mishcon de Reya vacation scheme and would really appreciate some guidance on this question if anyone has any tips: If we were to invite you to interview, what issue would you most like to talk about and why? This can be a non-legal issue and...
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    On a recent zoom for a law firm the recruiters said a good thing to research for an application is the differences between the sectors and practices of a law firm, and why the differences might be significant. Just a bit stuck right now as to what the differences would signify? Thanks

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